Clare County Review & Marion Press

Man jailed after
allegedly lighting wife’s house on fire

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – James Melvin Aldridge, 42, was arraigned on Monday in the 84th district court in Missaukee for one count second degree arson, one count fourth degree arson, one count interfering with an electronic communication device and habitual fourth offender.His bond was set at $50,000 cash surety. His next scheduled court Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Fourth ranked NMC takes care of arch-rival McBain

by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team continues to meet every challenge thrown their way. On Wednesday, the Comets were finally able to defeat crosstown rival McBain, 72-44.The host Comets led just 14-12 after the first quarter, but began to take control of things in the second with a 32-18 Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Things I’ve learned – Sometimes the hard way

In a couple of weeks, I will reach the ripe old age of 76…Yup, I’m one of those dreaded ‘baby boomers!’ Now I am also one of the more “senior” seniors, another little fact I’m not overly fond of as the aches and pains of everyday life accumulate.That birthday rolling around again got me to Read More…

LaFayette Sun

Obituary: Mr. Jim Henderson

Mr. Jim Henderson, 82 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence in Lanett, AL. Public Visitation was Friday, January 28, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Funeral Service was Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EST, at New Read More…

LaFayette Sun

Obituary: Ms. Phillistine Wright

Ms. Phillistine Wright, 64 of Opelika, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Public Visitation was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside Service was Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Read More…

LaFayette Sun

Obituary: Mr. James Goodman

Mr. James Goodman, 68 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center- Lanier in Valley, AL. Public Visitation was held Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside Service was Monday, January 31, 2022, Read More…

LaFayette Sun

Obituary: Mr. Steven McCoy

Mr. Steven McCoy, 54 of Tuskegee, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at River Towne Care and Rehabilitation Center. Public Visitation was held Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside Service was Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. CST, at Friendship Read More…

LaFayette Sun

Mr. Allen Leonard

Mr. Allen Leonard, 74 of Camp Hill, AL, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence in Camp Hill, AL. Public Visitation was held Friday, January 28, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside Service was Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. Read More…

LaFayette Sun

Obituary: Mr. Michael J. Watkins

Mr. Michael J. Watkins, 61 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, GA. Public Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. CST until 3:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. An evening visitation will be Read More…