Truman O. Hale, age 87, of Clare, passed away peacefully in the company of his wife, Barb Smock at their home on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born the son of Orville and Dorothy Hale on January 13, 1936, in Milford, Michigan. He had worked for General Motors as a Materials Handler with Oldsmobile until Read More…
The new year is here and already the middle of January is already past – last Monday actually.We’ve had some bone chilling cold, lots of snow and wind to greet it, along with the local TV weatherman’s promise of some (very) slightly warmer days on the way.Already I am looking forward to the annual “January Read More…
Recently, I was gently lectured by one of my clients. She was putting a special emphasis on one of the psalms that I often sing and pray. “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad.” She changed it slightly, and shifted its meaning and gave it a different slant. Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent Last week’s winter storms, which included nearly a foot of snow on the area over the weekend, interrupted school schedules.Classes and extra-curricular activities were canceled throughout the week because of the weather.“So far this year, McBain Schools has had two snow days,” superintendent Scott Akom said. “We could attend school this past Read More…
Carl Elwood has lived in places near and far. Carl has lived in Marion, where he presently resides, in Minnesota, Chicago, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and many other places. His father was a US Navy Chaplain, which resulted in the family moving many times. His siblings were all born in different states. Carl followed in the Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain superintendent Scott Akom recently explained in a correspondence to area residents what is being done about the vacant McBain principal’s job.“I am sure many of you have heard that Mr. Biller has resigned as McBain’s High School Principal” Akom wrote. “He has accepted a superintendent position with (Howard City) Read More…
By Kaitlyn Campbell A man accused of running over a dirt biker in Lake in October will face trial for murder and other charges in Mount Pleasant.On Jan. 10, Judge Sara Spencer-Noggle ordered Allen Leroy Sprague to face trial on an open court for murder, failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent “December was a busy month,” Clare Fire Chief Jim Chapman said in his report to the City Commission Monday evening. He said, we responded to five vehicle accidents, three with no injuries and two with injuries.” He said there were also two other fires in December, one that started in a camper Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In his report to the board regarding options for another bond issue, Superintendent Jim Walter said, “Conducting a community survey via EPIC MRA or Perspectives remains an option this winter.” He continued, “I have interviewed both survey businesses this past December for potential use.”He said, “Surveys would take one to three months Read More…
The Saugatuck-Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has hired long-time Saugatuck resident April Gundy as event coordinator. Her first day was Jan. 10. Gundy, a personal trainer and fitness instructor who owns Encompass Wellness Fitness Center in Douglas, will oversee an array of local events, including ones formerly conducted by the Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association. Read More…