By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain traveled to Pine River on Wednesday in a battle of two undefeated boys basketball teams with the Ramblers enjoying a 77-47 victory.McBain, which had a three-point loss to Cadillac 36-33 on Monday, is 7-1.Pine River is 8-2.“First off McBain is a very good team, I certainly don’t want to Read More…
Author: Jordan Wilcox
Clare wrestling has exciting week of action
The Clare wrestling team had an exciting week of action last week, attending multiple tournaments and coming out on top.First, the team went to Ovid Elise on Jan. 3 and won both duals against OE and Potterville. While going against Ovid Elise, Byson Hernandez earned his 100th win.There was also a Girls Tournament on Jan. Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: First big snowstorm of the season
By the time this issue hits the presses, it will probably be all over, but it sure makes for pretty scenery when a winter storm actually hits the area.Unfortunately, it also a “pretty” big mess when it finally ends, and as we speak, Jack is outside in his bright orange suit cleaning it up with Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Growing old, not in the cards
After hip replacement surgery and a scheduled knee surgery, I still say I’m not getting old even though my age, and sometimes my body would disagree..Turning 30 never bothered me. Ditto when I celebrated my 40th. But now that I’m long past 60, I got to unequivocally say, 1 don’t want to get old. Or Read More…
May I Walk with You? Sinners
Every now and then I am confronted with news items and stories of people who have been sexually abused by clergy. It breaks my heart. While we wish it never happened, the truth is that sometimes it has. There is no getting around it. While research indicates that about one in three females will be Read More…
Obituary: Kenneth Feneley Postponed
Due to impending weather conditions services for Kenneth Feneley are postponed indefinitely.
Obituary: Kent Nelson Krantz
Kent Nelson Krantz, age 82, was born on June 29, 1941 and left our world peacefully January 3, 2024 in Clare. Kent, originally from Durand was an exceptional athlete and graduated from Durand High School in 1959. He moved to Clare after marrying Barbara Ann (Scheer) in 1962. Kent and Barbara celebrated 61 remarkable years Read More…
Obituary: Douglas Schumacher
Douglas Schumacher, the best of us, passed away on December 30, 2023. Born in Edmore, Michigan and raised in and around Clare, Michigan, Doug was a student and scholar of art history and classical music with advanced degrees from Ferris State University and the University of Michigan, manga cum laude. Doug was passionate about design Read More…
Obituary: Mickey Ray Beebe
Mickey Ray Beebe, age 73, passed away on December 27, 2023, at home in Marion, Michigan. He was born on October 25, 1950, to Raymond and Barbara Beebe in Cadillac Mi in Mercy Hospital. Mickey served his country in the Army, as a Medic. Mickey worked at several different factories in Cadillac throughout his life. He enjoyed Read More…
Obituary: Richard Dean Rivers
Richard Dean Rivers died Dec. 12, 2023, from the effects of cancer. He was surrounded by family members and Hospice caregivers at his home in Laurium, MI where he had lived for the past three years. Previously he had lived in Jenison, MI, Cadillac, MI and Marion, MI. He was 89. Mr. Rivers was born Read More…