Mary E. McDonald, 76, of Gladwin, passed away on December 20, 2023, in Florida. She was born on March 19, 1947, to John and Elizabeth Rodabaugh in Clare.On December 8, 1973, Mary was united in marriage to Ronald McDonald in Farwell. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and shared adventures. Mary began Read More…
Ever wonder why it is that the person who gets the last word in, wins the argument? How many times as parents we argued with our children and ended the argument by saying, “I don’t want to hear another word from you. I have spoken and that’s the end of it!”? On and on it Read More…
With temperatures hovering in the mid-twenties, I’m glad today [Wednesday] is a stay-at-home-and-work-on-the-computer day. Of course, that’s most days these days…No fireplace like on the river in our big camper, but the furnace is working hard to keep us both warmThe holidays are over once again and we are settling in for “a long winter’s Read More…
The greater Marion area has many-many favorite sons and daughters. Today’s Person in theCrowd came from humble beginnings and spent his entire career in service to his country and his state. He was destined to be a great leader and recognized as such by the Michigan State Police and the University of Michigan. Bob Pifer Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners had it organizational meeting on Wednesday and acted on various matters including appointment.David Turner, of Marion was re-elected as vice president of the board. Mark Gregory is in a two-year term as commission chairman.The board voted to approve a Resolution for Tax Deferment for Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Nikki Nash scored higher overall on her annual evaluation in 2023 than in 2022, with improvement in all but one category. Nash, the second-year full-time superintendent for TRCS, finished with a score of 3.33 on a four-point scale on her 2023 evaluation, according Read More…
OTSEGO — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team dropped its record to 1-6 with a 78-52 loss at Otsego Thursday, Dec. 21.Three Rivers led 14-12 after the first quarter, but Otsego poured on the points the rest of the game, scoring 19 in the second quarter to just five for the ‘Cats, and then proceeding to Read More…
Shaun Ashley Stanard, age 53, was born June 4th, 1970 in the Old Three Rivers Hospital. So looking forward to “The Big Fat Red Man” aka Santa Claus, Shaun was fortunate enough to spend his last Christmas with his family, before Jesus got the best Birthday gift of all, bringing Shaun to his eternal home Read More…
Arlene Mae Sorensen, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away December 26, 2023, surrounded by family.She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a daughter of Herman and Pauline (Uecker) Otte, on July 13, 1934.Arlene spent her early years in Grand Rapids before moving to Lansing, Michigan in 1966. Upon her retirement in 1996 she moved Read More…
Carl M. Bowers, age 71 of Jones, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on December 26, 2023. He was born in DeKalb, IL on November 29, 1952, the son of Robert and Lois (Morrison) Bowers. Carl attended Glenbrook North High School and was part of the 1971 graduating class. He obtained his Read More…