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Postcard from the Pines: Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Stars
Christmas is approaching quickly and this week’s snow seems to have made folks realize how little time we have. So in December, we’ll share some Marion Christmas memories and stroll along a very different Main Street than what we know…
Wildlife Restoration Project Underway north of Marion
If you’ve taken a drive north of Marion on M-66 lately, you’ve probably noticed some trucks and heavy equipment out on the state game area between 23 Mile and County Line Road.“We have two parts of the same project that…
Township board tables floor project
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Middle Branch Townsihp Board dealt with various items at its meeting in November and voted to table the floor project until the January meeting.It was reported limestone is completed at the end of pavilion…
Commissioners OK broadband service
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last week, approved a three-year contract with Point Broadband Service for Internet Services at the new E.M.S. Station in Evart and for the Board Chair to…
Marion High School hosted blood drive, plans sock fundraiser
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion High School was scheduled to host a blood drive earlier this week from 10:30 am to 4 p.m. The drive was held in the high school media center. Ages 16 (with parent’s permission) and…
Mike’s Musings: Are we in Danger of losing Free Speech?
All I want for Christmas is the return of free speech to America and the rest of the world. Free speech, long a credo of Democracy, has been hijacked by those that can’t stand others having a differing opinion. Thus,…
Postcard from the Pines: Never Forgotten
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of the 35th President of the United States, John F, Kennedy, in Dallas, Texas. If you remember this, it is likely a vivid memory. We do not have to stop and…
Clare set to approve new Treasurer/ Finance Director
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Although she hasn’t been named yet, the Clare City Commission has made a choice for a new Treasurer/Finance Director to replace Shannon Sirpilla who left recently to take a position as the new manager of Beaverton.Mayor Pat…
Lansing man facing 13 felonies for shooting at police
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Dustin Sweet, 24 of Lansing, is in the Isabella County Jail after a November 13 incident that turned into a police chase that led from Clare into Rosebush at 3:43 pm Monday and ended with the apprehension…
Clare Small Business Saturday ® tomorrow
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Interested in a traditional small town holiday shopping experience?Shop small!Just think: twinkling Christmas lights, sipping on hot cocoa, munching on Christmassy treats and visiting local shops offering one-of-a-kind gifts and favorite brands. The Clare area is a…
Clare girls basketball returns key players
By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare girls basketball team is looking to give it their all after having a record of 14-10 last season.The girls were competitive last year, and for this season, head coach Shane Kelly, who came over from the…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving was Thursday (yesterday), although I am writing this column early due to the holiday.It will be a quiet one for us, as Jack is currently fighting Covid, poor guy. He isn’t feeling too good. So far, I have escaped…
May I Walk with You? Giving Thanks
Sometimes when I go to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Eucharist), I take the time to recall in this special presence of Jesus the many wonderful and holy blessings I have been given. The Jewish people have a special prayer…
Obituary: Mary Lou (Hubbard) Bueker
Our beloved and treasured Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Sister, and Aunt, Mary Lou (Hubbard) Bueker, age 89, of Ludington, went to heaven on November 17, 2023. She was born the third child (after one sister and one brother) of the late…
Obituary: Denise Cameron Bouchey
Denise Cameron Bouchey, age 66 of Clare, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Denise was born the daughter of Barbara (Poquette) Hilyard and Duncan Cameron on December 13, 1956 in Midland. She was united…
Marion football crowned state runner-up
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion finished its season at 11-1 and state runners-up in the Division 2 eight-player football game at the Northern Michigan University Superior Dome in Marquette with a 36-18 loss to Adrian Lenawee Christian (13-0) on…
Man in ditch arrested for drugs
An Osceola County man was taken to jail after he was found in a ditch with drugs in his vehicle.At around 2:10 a.m. on Nov. 15, Michigan State Police say a trooper with the Cadillac Post stopped to investigate a…
Osceola BOC refuses to approve two recommendation
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its recent meeting, turned down two recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole prior to its meeting.The committee had voted to approve the Clerk to advertise and…
Mike’s Musings: Holidays are here, enjoy your family
As we partake in a Thanksgiving feast, watch football, and enjoy time with our relatives, I harken back to these words from Apple founder, Steve Jobs, who died at the age of 56, and lamented about his lack of time…
McBain linebacker reflects on memorable Season
By John Raffel Correspondent MCBAIN – Caleb Miller had a memorable season as a receiver and linebacker for a McBain team which won a district title. “I believed our team did pretty well in and out of our conference,” Miller…
