Will Gasper has spent an extraordinary amount of his life giving back to those in need.He’s spent the last six years working as the Grief Support Services Manager for Hospice of Michigan out of Cadillac. Along with his wife, Patti, the couple has spent much of their lives giving back to their communities through their Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Area gas prices are still above $4 per gallon but have been below the national and state averages.As of March 31, AAA reports the national average is $4.22 per gallon. The state average is $4.09 per gallon.Osceola Coutny is at $4.02 per gallon.Other neighboring counties are also posting similar averages.Mecosta Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Area school superintendents are gearing up for the final two-plus months of the 2021-22 school year.Because of snow days and other cancellations, superintendents have had to examine the number of days they will be required by the state to remain in school.“We are also being asked when our last day Read More…
Michigan really is a winter wonderland. I came to that conclusion after my girlfriend and I took a state mini-tour two weekends ago.It began and ended at Metro Airport, but the hundreds of miles we traveled in between providing breathtaking scenery and genuinely friendly people was invigorating for this soul.Our first destination was Boyne Highlands, Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Stephanie Graham found a unique way to make something good out of a horrible situation last year, and now it has blossomed into a non-profit group, 100 + Women in Clare (and surrounding area) Who Care,” that donated $43,300 to four worthy causes last year.It is all the brainchild of Graham. She Read More…
Marcy Susan Wonsey- age 47 passed away on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. Marcy was born on April 12th, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Perry and Marjorie (Phillips) Railer. Marcy grew up in Lansing until 1988 after which she moved to Clare County.She was married to Chad Wonsey on May 17th, 1996, and was a Read More…
DARELL CLINTON DUNKLESEPTEMBER 2, 1946 – JANUARY 10, 2022Darell Clinton Dunkle age 75 of Harrison, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 10, 2022. Darell was born the son of Myron “Bud” Earl Dunkle and Leone (Winchell) Dunkle on September 2, 1946, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Darell graduated from Read More…
Brenda Ann Britton of Marion passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at home with her son by her side, she was 60. Brenda was born January 28, 1962 in Flint to Ernest R. and Lottie L. (Carson) Chesser. Brenda married Kirk L. “Corky” Britton on May 12, 1990 in Flint.Brenda loved spending time with Read More…
Franklin James (Jim) Schaaf, 82, of Jupiter FL, passed away on March 21, 2022 due to complications from Covid. Jim was born on February 17, 1940 to Franklin Louis Schaaf and Phylis Iva (Godwin) Schaaf in Clare, MI. Jim graduated from Clare High School in Clare, MI. Immediately after graduation, Jim moved to Jupiter, FL Read More…