February has arrived. It’s the month of hearts and flowers, presidential birthdays and often cold and snow. It is the shortest month, preceding March, which many consider one of the longest. March is all that stands between us and the arrival of gentler weather. Some may be thinking of winging away to warmer climes for Read More…
Author: Jordan Wilcox
Marion boys sneak past Pentwater
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion’s boys basketball team got the job done on Tuesday with a 54-44 West Michigan D League victory over Pentwater.The game was tied 11-11 after the first quarter and Marion led 18-13 at halftime and 37-19 after the third quarter.Gavin Prielipp had 16 points for Marion, followed by Gage Baker Read More…
Clare boys basketball bounced by Meridian, take down Shepherd
The Clare boys basketball team lost their game against Sanford Meridian on Jan. 25 with a final score of 55-30. They also won their game against Shepherd on Jan. 30 with a final score of 56-44.In a Hudl highlights video of the game against Sanford Meridian, in the first quarter, Ritchie Montgomery had a three Read More…
Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Stephen Mitchell
Ronald “Ron” Stephen Mitchell age 90 of rural Harrison passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. Ronald was born January 12, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan the son of Arthur J. Kmieciak (Mitchell) and Lucille Mary (Gilling) Kmieciak. Mr. Mitchell graduated from Eastern High School in Detroit, Michigan in Read More…
Obituary: Sandra L. Dewey
Sandra L. Dewey, age 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1959, to Harvey and Dorothy (Robertson) Miller in Greenville, South Carolina.Sandra dedicated several years of her life to Adult Foster Care and later she worked as a cook at a hospital. Sandra also manages Scott’s Read More…
Obituary: Danielle Joyce Slanker
Danielle Joyce Slanker- Our Queen, Tootie, Little momma, went to tend the gardens in heaven on January 26, 2024. She lived in Farwell with her husband Darrel Slanker. They married on June 14, 1980. He was the love of her life, and the absolute best bonus Dad to her children. He was so devoted to Read More…
Proud to be a Pioneer: Parenting – the Ultimate Test
Parenting is the world’s greatest honor and its’ most difficult task…all too often we experience both in the same day! We’re grateful for all the time, energy, and lessons you invest in your kids and we’ll continue to support and complement your efforts every day.If you read or watch the news, you’re well aware that Read More…
May I Walk with You? Have we Forgotten
I’ve been doing a little reading about the Eucharist, and I came across St. Thomas Aquinas who stated that one of the reasons Jesus gave us the Eucharist is so that we would not forget him. “Do this in remembrance of me.” He explained that Jesus knew that he was about to die, rise from Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: February Again
Well, it’s here – my least favorite month of the whole year.Yesterday was Groundhog Day and after they rousted the poor critter out of his “log,” reportedly “Punxsutawney Phil” did not see his shadow. Or maybe he did since the weather is calling for sunsing.According to the famous groundhog tradition, if it is cloudy, that Read More…
Cadillac man wins $100,000 in lottery drawing
A Cadillac man said winning a $100,000 500X Money Maker Second Chance prize from the Michigan Lottery is “life-changing.”Scott Jaworski, 48, won $100,000 after he was selected in a random drawing that took place Jan. 18. He earned entries into the giveaway by scanning non-winning 500X Money Maker tickets on the Michigan Lottery app.“I’ve been Read More…