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Clare, MI 48617
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Farwell football wins against Breckenridge
By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Farwell football team won their game against Breckenridge on Oct. 20 with a final score of 26-12. The team ended the season with a 1-8 record.The Eagles started off the scoring in the game with a 40-yard…
May I Walk with You? EXPERIENCING HOLINESS
Many of us who are older often begin to lose our sense of closeness to God. Some of usbegin to question if God exist, and if he does, why do I not feel his presence as I once did? Whyis…
Postcard from the Pines: A Happy Trick or Treat Birthday
This is the weekend of ghoulies and ghosties and things that go bump on Halloween night. It is also for all the little football players, princesses, circus performers, cowboys and miniature movie characters out there with a bag and trick…
Clare Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week with youngsters
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent October 9th marked the first day of Fire Prevention Week and the Clare Fire Department celebrated with Clare and Amish students as usual.Once again, the kindergarten classes of Clare Primary School walked down to the station where…
Halloween Happeningsaround the Area
By Pat Maurer In addition to Trick or Treat in Clare and surrounding communities on Halloween (see times in Halloween Trick or Treat article), there’s plenty of activity planned for this weekend right through October 31.October 28: Clare Pumpkin 5K…
Lake man arrested following fatal crash in Isabella County
A crash that killed a 29-year-old Lake man who was riding a dirt bike, allegedly on the property of the 54-year-old neighbor who is now jailed for reckless driving causing death, is being investigated by Isabella County Sheriff’s officers.Deputies were…
Clare woman facing federal charges for sexually abusing toddler
By Kaitlyn Campbell A Clare woman is facing federal charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a toddler while babysitting them. 27-year-old Isabella Cloud was left in charge of two children in Isabella County on Oct. 15, according to an…
Trick or Treat hours around the area
For the area youngsters, Tuesday, October 31st will be the big day for Trick or Treating this year.The event, now just 4 days away in Clare and the four communities around Clare, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 pm…
Missaukee County Administrator resigns
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Chairman Dean Smallegan of the Missakee County Board of Commissioners at a recent meeting read a letter of resignation from Administrator Liz Vogel, stating that her last day as County Administrator would be December 1,…
Middle Branch agrees to replace hall flooring
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Middle Branch Township Board took action on several items at its most recent meeting.Board members approved a motion to submit a quote to replace the flooring in the hall.A motion was also made to have…
Faces in the Crowd: In Memory of Don Gilmore
Faces in the Crowd: In Memory of Don GilmoreThe community of Marion has lost a number of good people in 2023, Don Gilmore being one of them.Many locals remember Don from his time as Village President; others remember him as…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Color Tour weekend!
Sunday was our day! According to our fall color sources, color was at “peak” around here and “just past peak” around Roscommon. It was a perfect day for our annual “leaf peeping” trip and probably one of the best displays…
Obituary: Jane Alden Bowman
Jane Alden Bowman, age 86 of McBain passed away on October 22, 2023 at Quiet Creek Assisted Living in Falmouth. Jane was born on February 17, 1937 in Union City, Tennessee to Ray Richard and Anna Laura (Blanton) Wheeler. She…
Obituary: Wanda Mae Terrill
Wanda Mae Terrill, age 83 of Clare passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Medilodge of Clare. Wanda was born the daughter of the late George and Bessie (Clark) Elmer on September 19, 1940 in Mesa, AZ. She was united in marriage…
Obituary: Joy Louise Harding
Joy Louise Harding, of Grand Blanc and formerly of Marion, passed away on October 24, 2023 at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc. She was 80. Joy was born on January 16, 1943 to Paul and Alice (Vanderhoef) Beebe in…
Obituary: Glenna Mae Haring
Glenna Mae Haring, age 77 of Clare, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home. Glenna was born the daughter of the late John Edward and Edna Irene (Forney) Griffith on July 6, 1946 in Savanna, Illinois. She was…
Obituary: Donald Lee Bay
Donald Lee Bay, age 85, of Clare, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. He was born the son of Clarence and Elizabeth (Allen) Bay on Sept. 28, 1938, in Sheridan Township. He married Betty J. Swartz on…
Mike’s Musings: EV’s may be the future, but they aren’t the present
I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type,…
Special ceremony honors last two Civil War Vets in Clare County
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard reported a very special ceremony in Clare’s Cherry Grove Cemetery recently during his report to the City Commission.“Sunday, October 7 at 2 pm, the last Civil War Veterans of Clare County Ceremony…
Halloween Happenings around the Area
By Pat Maurer October 21: Harrison: Deadwood Grove Haunted Trail at Mid Michigan College: 7 to 10 pm, Purchase Your Tickets Online via PayPal. October 21: 5 pm Trunk or Treat at the Harrison Sportsman’s Club. October 21: 6 pm…
