By Pat MaurerCorrespondent On the Clare County level, voters went to decide if they would approve millage renewals for the Senior Services Millage, a 0.27 mil request. The millage request was approved by a vote of 4,904 to 1,599.The millage helps Senior Services to continue to provide In- Home Services and Congregate Meals for seniors Read More…
Clare County Review & Marion Press
Missaukee voters make their decisions
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Missaukee County voters went for Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat) and Tudor Dixon (Republican) in Tuesday’s primary election.Whitmer was running unopposed. Dixon was running against five other GOP opponents.Jack Bergman (Republican) and Bob Lorinser (Democrat) are the Congressional first district nominees while Michele Hoitenga (Republican) and Joel Sheltrown (Democrat) were the state Read More…
Custer defeats
Elkins in county commission race
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – James Custer defeated Roger Elkins in an Osceola County Board of Commissioners battle of two Evart Republican incumbents during the Tuesday primary.Custer faces no opposition in the November election. He won over Elkins 270-222.They faced each other in the same district for the first time because of redistricting.Gretchen Whitmer didn’t Read More…
All ballot issues in Osceola County receive thumbs up
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County voters approved various ballot proposals on the Tuesday primary ballot.By a 3,371-2,183 tally, voters approved the MSU Extension & 4H services proposal.It was passed 147-81 in Highland Township, 171-147 in Marion Township and 107-87 in Middle Branch Township.Voters OKed County the SRO and sheriff general operations proposal 3,493-2,092. Read More…
Obituary: Charlotte Ruth Warner
Charlotte Ruth Warner, 78, of Clare, passed away on July 21, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland with her family by her side. Charlotte was born February 18, 1944, in Gladwin, MI, to Paul and Julia (Iutzi) Huber. She married Gerald L. Warner on February 1, 1964, in Harrison, and they made a home in Read More…
Obituary: Ardea “Dee” Gibson
Ardea “Dee” Gibson, age 87, passed away July 24, 2022 at MidMichigan Health Hospital in Midland, Michigan. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.Dee enjoyed socializing (she loved people), knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking, and occasionally “donating” to Casino!Dee was united in marriage to Jerry Gibson on February 10, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan.Surviving Dee is her Read More…
Obituary: Stanley Truman Fankhauser
Stanley Truman Fankhauser, 89, of South Boardman, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was born to the late Fred and Reba (Logan) Fankhauser on April 23, 1933 in Marion, Michigan. Stanley was married to his wife and the love of his life Gladys (Rhodes) Fankhauser for over 67 years. Read More…
Obituary: Freeda J. Brownridge
Freeda J. Brownridge, a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility in Mt Pleasant, MI on July 27, 2022. She heard Jesus call her name and took his hand and entered Heaven into the arms of Jesus and was home at last.Freeda Joann Hayes Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Munch, munch, munch – It’s summertime
Its summer in mid-Michigan: fair and festival time in and around Clare County and you know what that means.Goodies galore!I’m afraid to step on the scales lately because I’m just about positive it would be a disaster…They say people gain the most weight in the winter months.Not this Michigander though. I can gain all year Read More…
Several heated races to be decided in Tuesday Primary
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent According to a list from the Clare County Clerk’s Offices, the Republican side of Tuesday’s Primary Ballot will see the most action when voters go to the polls.Michigan Governor: Four Republicans are in the Primary seeking a slot on the November ballot against Democratic incumbent Gretchen Whitmer. They are Rallph Rebandt, Kevin Read More…