Clare County Review & Marion Press

Farwell girls drop low scoring game at Meridian

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had their defense do their part in their road Jack Pine Conference game at Meridian on Friday. The Lady Eagles’ offense was never able to get untracked though, resulting in a 32-26 loss.“Defensive struggle all game as no team scored more than 11 points in a Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Meridian too much for Farwell in JPC battle

by Ben MurphySports Writer Farwell had hoped to pull off an upset over visiting Meridian on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Eagles were unable to make a serious run at the Mustangs though, dropping the Jack Pine Conference boys basketball game, 78-25.“Right now, we have a lot to work on, but we will keep improving every Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

McBain girls get road win at Shepherd

by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain girls basketball team left conference play to take on host Shepherd Monday night. The results were the same though, as the Lady Ramblers kept their perfect record intact with a convincing 69-32 victory.It was a slim 14-12 lead after the first quarter, but the Ramblers made it 34-19 at Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Clare wrestlers win two in JPC

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare wrestling team opened up the Jack Pine Conference portion of their schedule on Tuesday, at Gladwin. The Pioneers were able to pick up two wins, taking down Farwell 78-0 and Gladwin 47-32.Clare has a 12-3 overall team record this year to go along with their 2-0 start to JPC Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Coleman boys back on track with win

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Coleman boys basketball team snapped a four game losing streak Monday night. The Comets, playing at Merrill in a Mid-State Activities Conference game, were able to pick up a 65-50 victory.“Great team win, we dominated the entire game,” head coach Chance Wells said.Konner Carbeno had a career high 19 points Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Coleman girls win twice, now 5-1

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Coleman girls basketball team was able to put themselves right in the thick of the Mid-State Activities Conference race Monday night. The Lady Comets were able to dethrone the defending league champs, 50-45, in what certainly felt like a key game.“This was a big win for our program,” head coach Read More…

Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Blue Star event center eyes June opening

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Owners of Holland’s Port 393 plan this June to open a new Ivy House event center on the 7-acre former Bloomin’ on Blue Star garden center at 3291 Blue Star Hwy. “Ivy House,” said Candice Grant, who with her husband Brian Grant in 2020 opened the $2-million, 6,500-square-foot Port 393, “will Read More…

Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

White named Saugatuck project manager

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Deputy Clerk Kate White has a new job in Saugatuck City Hall: Project Manager. White, who started there as a graduate student and summer intern June 14, 2021, never left, advancing to deputy clerk responsible for, among other things, conducting surveys, studies and reporting results to city council and the public. Read More…