Summer, according to the Maurer calendar, is now half over again.I know, it is only July 15, but you know there’s only a few weeks left until school starts again, and then this year it will be Labor Day weekend.You know what that means – fall!The Maurer calendar isn’t quite the same as the ones Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion’s new DPW truck, that has been on order since last year finally arrived last month, it was reported at the monthly meeting earlier this month.It will be equipped with a safety light, new plow and Village of Marion decals.“The village was contacted by the railroad and informed that two Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Village Council president Flora Grundy said the council at its monthly meeting earlier this month, amended a portion of the water policy to address and clarify nonpayment and shutoff issues.“Water bills are sent quarterly, the first of the month,” Grundy explained. “If the water bill is delinquent, the door Read More…
Editors Note: I wrote this one year ago, and now find it more relevant than it was when it was written.I’m growing more and more concerned that our republic will struggle to maintain its standing as a leader in this world. I say that because COVID and the resulting hysteria it brings, has done great Read More…
A deputy from the Isabella County Sheriff’s Office sent to a home in the 7000 block of East Grass Lake Road in Wise Township on a criminal sexual conduct investigation, didn’t find the homeowner there, but did discover “dozens of animals,” (mostly dogs) in the residence and on the property.The deputy reported that he “determined Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Harrison man, Jeremy Scott Adams, 45, claiming he was “a prisoner in his own home,” has been investigated by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) for “serious” online threats against his neighbor and Circuit Court Judge Roy Mienk.A court affidavit requesting a “criminal complaint and arrest warrant” filed by FBI Special Read More…
The Harrison Chamber has a new look after renovations were completed on the interior of their offices in the Hardy-Bonham building at 426 North Clare Avenue (Suite 103).Chamber Executive Director Susan Freeman said they moved into the renovated space May 20 and the office hours are now 10 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. Read More…
Patrick Lee Leonard, of Marion, was welcomed into the arms of his loving LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, after a long, hard fought and determined battle against cancer, he went home with family by his side. He was 73.Pat was born on March 16, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan to Kenneth Read More…
Dorothy Mae Schaar – Age 99 of Coleman, passed away at Gladwin Nursing and Rehab Center on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born to parents James and Alice (Davis) Joslin on June 17, 1923, in Sheridan Twp. in Clare County, one of fourteen children. Dorothy was united in marriage to Clarence Schaar in Loomis, Read More…
Robert “Bob” F. Taylor, Sr., age 71 of Clare, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at home. Bob was born the son of Frank and Mary (Murphy) Taylor on August 12, 1950 in Auburn. He was united in marriage to Carol Wood on July 25, 1970 in Clare. Bob had been raised in Read More…