One dies, four escape Harrison fire January 4th
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Thursday morning fire, January 4th, in a mobile home, a rental, on Ash Road in Harrison, claimed the life on one man found inside on the east end of the building, but four others who were…
First heavy winter blast blankets area
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The further north you traveled, the more snow fell, during the area’s first severe winter storm Tuesday and Wednesday. Because rain fell and froze on the roads first, travel was extremely treacherous Clare County Road Commission Manager…
Two men found dead in pickup truck in pond
Two men found dead in pickup truck in Gladwin County pondTwo men were found dead in a Gladwin County pond on Monday, Jan.7, according to the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office.At around 4 p.m., the Gladwin County Central Dispatch received a…
Preview: At least 12 music acts featured at ‘Winter Blues’ in downtown Sturgis
“Winter Blues” is set for 5:30-9 p.m. Jan. 12 in downtown Sturgis. The event is presented by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority, and opens DDA’s 2024 festival schedule. It features live music at participating businesses; trolley rides for $1 per person;…
Obituary: Gerald Lee “Jerry” Spealman
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Spealman, age 58 of Mendon, died Friday, December 29, 2023 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo on April 27, 1965 and was the son of William and Mary (McClain) Spealman. He graduated…
Partygoers in TR ring in new year with Midnight on Main
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A chilly night on Main Street did not deter the dozens that gathered in the middle of downtown Three Rivers Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. to count down the final minute of 2023…
Train hits vehicle on Fourth St., no one injured
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — No one was injured Tuesday when a pickup truck was hit by a train in Three Rivers.The incident occurred Tuesday in the afternoon hours at the railroad crossing on Fourth Street near Pleasant…
“Out and About” Water, resolutions, and self-care
“Our flag is our country’s symbol of ideals that are meant to last.” -Pam Munoz RyanWelcome to 2024. May your worst day this year outshine your best day of 2023. May we all have more love for each other and…
Wrestling roundup TR wrestling champs at Falcon Holiday Invite
FREELAND, Mich. — Three Rivers’ wrestling team finished as team champions at the Falcon Holiday Invitational in Freeland on Thursday, Dec. 28.The Wildcats finished with a score of 251 points, finishing ahead of host Freeland (235), Bay City John Glenn…
Mendon boys basketball 1-1 in Quincy tourney
QUINCY — The Mendon boys played in the Quincy Holiday Tournament prior to the new year and came away with one win and a loss. The Hornets played Vandercook Lake in the consolation game on December 29th, and defeated the…
Group explores options for community poolupgrades, possible relocation
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools and residents held “visioning sessions” in November and December to discuss the direction of Sturgis Community Pool. It was open by invitation to community members, and involved parents, students, educators and athletic department staff. At a…
City commission meeting schedule set for 2024
Sturgis City Commission has approved its meeting schedule for 2024. Kenneth Rhodes, clerk/treasurer for the city of Sturgis, presented the proposed schedule at the board’s previous meeting, and it was approved. Regular meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Wednesday each…
Graffiti a problem, says reader
A Sentinel reader submitted this photo of graffiti visible in mid-December on a truck at Boland Tire’s warehouse lot on Congress Street. Ryan Banaszak, public safety director for the city, said graffiti is encountered on occasion, but incidents have increased. “Recently, it seems…
Roundup of attractions and events in Sturgis
“Winter Blues,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. Live music at participating businesses. Trolley-car rides, $1 per person. Theme drinks at Wings Etc. Activities at Free Char Park include ice-sculpture carving. Food vendors will be on-site, free hot cocoa. Watch Sturgis Sentinel…
2023 – A Year to Remember
Following are excerpts from the front pages of the Clare County Review for July through December – Continued from last week. July7-7Fire destroys Clare home Wednesday morningFire neighboring fire departments assisted Clare in battling a fire in a home at…
Postcard from the Pines: Keeping it Simple
If you’ve read my columns for any length of time, you know that I do not care much for the hubbub of the New Year’s Eve celebration rituals. And so it was this year. Midnight came and went in these…
Marion boys defeat MCE
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION—Marion’s boys basketball team came off the holiday break on Wednesday with a 63-54 win at Mason County Eastern on West Michigan D League action.The Eagles are 3-7 overall. In their home tournament last week, they lost…
Clare girls basketball wins against Ogemaw Heights
By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare girls basketball team won their game against Ogemaw heights on Jan. 2 with a final score of 57-15.Kendra Fouts had 17 points, Tessa Kelly had nine points, Addison McMillan had nine points, Amelia Ryzyk had six…
Obituary: John Ira Miles, Jr.
John Ira Miles, Jr., age 74, of Harrison, MI, formerly of Belleville, MI, passed away early Christmas morning at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI. He was born May 27, 1949, in Trenton, MI, the son of John Ira Miles, Sr.…
Obituary: Kenneth Howard Feneley
Kenneth Howard Feneley, of Clare, Michigan, passed on peacefully December 26, 2023, at Midland Hospital’s Compassionate Care Suite surrounded and supported by his daughters.His wonderful life on earth began December 10, 1936, when he was born at home in Engadine,…
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