Life is so much better in small town America. The pace is somewhat slower and friendships much more real. I grew up in a small town and ever since have always lived the rural community life. I know nothing of the hustle and bustle of the big city, and I’m a better person, I believe, Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following is a selection of the stories I found most interesting in 2021 in the Clare County Review. January 8 –County Schools return to in-person learningAt the regular Farwell board meeting Monday evening, Superintendent Steven Scoville announced a celebration that Monday was “the first day back for Kindergarten through 12th grade for Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent “Although This year’s Christmas campaign was a bit smaller than the funds and donations raised in 2020, We were able to help about 55 area families with our Christmas Wish program this year,” Clare County Review Editor Mike Wilcox said this week. “The program raised about $10,000 and there were many, many Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent 2022 arrives tomorrow, hopefully marking the last of a horrific two years plagued by a pandemic of epic proportions as COVID-19 and its variants raged across the planet.But it isn’t looking good for this week between Christmas and New Year’s weekends.As of Wednesday afternoon, the two-day average of new cases in Michigan Read More…
The last two buildings, 102-106 (a duplex) and 112, both on First Street in Clare, were demolished Wednesday as part of the Little Tobacco Drain Renovation project.Accordig to Clare Public Works Director Luke Potter, who is the City’s liaison with the Drain board, Both structures just demolished were in the flood plain. They were purchased Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – The Clare County Website has posted that due to technical difficulties, some of the court’s communication and scheduling abilities are limited.The website further states, “while this issue should be temporary, if you have any questions or concerns regarding any upcoming cases or claims, you can reach a department other than Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and voted to approve up to $500 to update the Emergency Operation Center to make a 911 back-up console for dispatch capabilities.Commissioners also voted to recommend the countyadopt the Osceola County Security Treat Levels Policy with the full board to review Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A MERS DC plan for all new hires after Jan. 1, 2022 was approved 5-1 by the Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting earlier this week.MERS is the Municipal Employees Retirement System.Commissioner Tim Mitchell of Middle Branch Township voted against the motion.“The county is switching all new hires Read More…
I always felt guilty as a child on Christmas morning, when I opened a treasure trove of presents. I say guilty because I knew next door or down the road, my friends were nearly bare under their Christmas tree.Although Christmas is a lot about giving and receiving gifts, and family get togethers, sometimes the true Read More…
Well almost…The big day is Saturday (tomorrow!) and believe it or not, I am actually ready this year. All of the presents are bought, wrapped and under the tree ready for the annual “free for all.”My annual batches of goodies are made and given, or ready to be given to the family.We will be celebrating Read More…