That’s it, I am not going to talk about spring anymore.That way maybe it really will finally, actually, arrive.Well maybe I will amend that “not talking about spring” to “after this week.”It snowed again (Monday) and despite the fact that there wasn’t any accumulation on the ground to speak of, some accidents were reported around Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A two-vehicle crash on M-115 near Harding Avenue last Friday claimed the life of a Clare woman.A release from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office said Central Dispatch received the 911 call around 6:56 p.m. April 15 reporting the injury crash in Surrey Township.The investigation of the crash revealed that a 2009 black Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondentA Harrison school bus that had stopped for a tree in the road last Thursday was hit from behind by a motorcycle.A release from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office said the school bus was eastbound on Townline Road and had to stop because of the tree that had fallen in the roadway.A motorcycle Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – At the school board meeting of Marion Public Schools on Tuesday there was an official recognition of the Outstanding Person in Education.Heather Deighton, Sixth grade teacher for Marion and MSEA president, pointed out the Outstanding Person in Education is a recognition that has been in place in Marion Public School Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – At the school board meeting of Marion Public Schools on Tuesday, there was an official recognition of Dan Lee and Farm Bureau Insurance as Friend of Education.Heather Deighton, sixth grade teacher for Marion and MSEA president, provided a statement that was presented for this award:“Consider a mass of elementary children Read More…
Maggie Southwick, an ’04 Lake City grad, takes great pride in knowing that she can help brighten someone’s day.After all, she’s in the flower business.And after what seems like a never-ending winter, who couldn’t use a flower or two?For the last couple of years, Maggie has owned and managed Sweet Blooms in McBain. After spending Read More…
As a frequent flyer the last two years have been trying with the mask mandate put in place by our federal government. Flying this past Sunday only exacerbated the situation.Flying out of Orlando is always a challenge but Sunday “takes the cake.” The line-up at 5 am to get through security was truly a nightmare. Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion baseball team played a pair of close contests to get the year going in Bear Lake on Monday. Fortunately for the Eagles they were able to walk away with wins in both, getting 3-2 and 10-9 wins in West Michigan ‘D’ League play.“This was a good night for us Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare track teams have annually been some of the best in the state. Their veteran head coaches expect nothing different this spring, as they look to keep the team hardware and individual accolades pouring in.The boys will be once again have Adam Burhans as head coach, as he enters his Read More…
Virginia Irene Curtiss- age 85 of Farwell, passed away on March 31,2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born on January 26, 1937, to parents Charles and Iris (Green) Brown in Farwell, Michigan. She attended Farwell Schools, graduating in 1955. Virginia married who would be the love of her life for Read More…