For years I’ve noted the anniversary of the Great Ice Storm of February 22, 1922, or 2/22/22. I never thought that Mom Nature would throw another ice storm, although nowhere near the scope of the original, on Tuesday, 2/22/22. They said that the 1922 storm was one of those once in a hundred years, or Read More…
Author: Jordan Wilcox
No injuries in Garfield Twp rollover
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A propane truck rollover closed 8 Point Lake Road for several hours Tuesday, Clare County Sheriff John Wilson said Wednesday.Garfield Fire and Rescue Chief Keven Tubbs verified that incident, saying firefighters were on the scene of the Heintz propane truck rollover on 8 Point Lake Road for five hours. The call came Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Matt and Maggie Keller
Matt and Maggie Keller live a beautiful example of small-town life.Work hard, play hard. Take care of your family and friends. Take advantage of the opportunities life gives you. And when life gives you hardships, become stronger.Matt, a 2004 Marion graduate, and Maggie, a 2011 grad, have made a life for themselves on their little Read More…
Winkel passes 1000 career points as NMC remains second in state
by Ben MurphySports Writer The second ranked Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team took a step out of league play on Friday night, taking on a solid Traverse City Christian team. The visiting Comets were up to the task though, getting a 36-31 victory.“Tough game, we had good half court defense but our shooting was Read More…
Travis reaches 1000 point mark, Farwell girls dump Shepherd
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had been off for 11 days entering Monday’s Jack Pine Conference game at Shepherd. The Lady Eagles had no trouble getting back in the swing of things though, playing their way to a 36-21 victory.“We had been off (11 days) so I was a little worried Read More…
Douglas Beach closure questioned
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Why are Douglas Beach gates locked? Some neighbors are asking Douglas City Council. The city last year spent $164,754.98 to rebuild high water-damaged stairs and stabilized the bluff leading down to Lake Michigan, yet citing nearby property owner complaints about trespassing and liability concerns about icy steps have limited access to Read More…
Drunk who rammed Douglas cruiser charged
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR A South Haven man reported driving recklessly in Saugatuck who then struck a speed limit sign, rammed a Douglas police car, crashed into another vehicle, then was found hiding in a nearby field saw a sorry end to his lively evening. Jamie Lee Schuler, 25, faces felony charges of assault with Read More…
Chambers baseball off to good start
By Katie McElvy Chambers 14, Edgewood 0The Rebels opened their season last week with a double-header against region foe Edgewood. In the first, Taylor Birmingham and Jordan Whaley were both walked, and with two outs on the board, Benjamin Caulfield hit a single and was able to send Birmingham home on the throw for the Read More…
Obituary: Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer
Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer (age 51) May 17th, 1970The Lord has received a beautiful soul in heaven. Linda, our beloved physician, mentor, friend, sister, wife, and mother, left this world a little less bright on February 15th, 2022.Linda was a compassionate and determined physician. Her patients loved her and trusted their lives to her. Linda’s Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Clover Lee Farrow
Mrs. Clover Lee Farrow Bradberry, 53 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, 2:00 PM CST at Ozias Baptist Church Cemetery in Dadeville, AL, Rev. Vincent Ellison, Pastor; Pastor Yohontas Matthews, Eulogist.Mrs. Farrow-Bradberry leaves cherished memories with her Read More…