Marion, Michigan – David Paul Grose (Age 79) was born February 21st, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 with his loved ones by his side. Survived by David are his daughters Suzanne (Urs) Schaffluetzel, Carolyn Martinson, Beverly Grose, Heidi (Charles) Wilson, Natalie (Jeff) Dennings, and siblings, Dawn Whelpley and Donna (Carl) Read More…
Clare County Review & Marion Press
It’s official April 1, Saad is police chief, two others promoted
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Commissioners unanimously approved a new contract for David Saad who will take over as Clare’s new Police Chief April 1st.He replaces Chief Brian Gregory who is retiring from the position he has held for the last nine years.Captain, soon to be Chief Saad attended advanced supervision school at the Michigan Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Sue Weisburg
Sarah Genereaux-Maddox grew up in Morley, reading and writing and going on adventures – book in hand.These days, you can still find Sarah with a book in hand – or five or ten – as the new librarian at the Marion Public Library.And she’s incredibly excited for this new adventure with the Marion Library.With a Read More…
Marion prepares for annual audit
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Village Council president Flora Grundy said the March monthly meeting was basically “business as usual,” but the village did handle various items of importance, she pointed out.Among the key items covered was a financial one.“We have our annual audit coming up on May 16-20,” she said.Grundy added the village Read More…
LARA suspends Osceola childcare facility
The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB), has summarily suspended and issued a notice of intent to revoke the family child care home license of Janet Holmes, located at 14928 200th Avenue, in LeRoy.The complaint investigation that concluded on March 15, 2022, found violations of the Child Care Organizations Read More…
Mill Pond questions persist, Village provides answers
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion mayor Flora Grundy noted the village has been getting plenty of questions about the mill pond project and wanted to address various issues.“The Marion Mill Pond began as a lifeline for this community many years ago when Marion was a logging community,” Grundy said in a statement. “Since then, Read More…
Inflation, Ukraine situations hurt
By Mike WilcoxPublisherMost of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house with something to eat, free from worry and stress.Peace is not always easy. This winter, chances are your heating bill was chomping on your checking account and taking a huge bite out Read More…
Irish Fest begins, Big Brothers – Big Sisters Auction nets over $59K
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Clare, dubbed the “city of festivals,” is holding the biggest festival of the year, the 47th annual Irish Festival, all this weekend!The weekend festival events officially began Wednesday evening with the traditional Business After Hours sponsored by Mercantile Bank with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Auction right after. The BBBS event Read More…
Postcard from the Pines: Spring is Knocking on the Door
What a glorious week this has been to celebrate St. Pat’s. It’s also grand that the Irish Festival has returned to Clare after a two year absence. The luck of the Irish has been rewarded. After a wee bit ‘o rough weather, we all have been rewarded with a taste of spring and temperatures above Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Sue Weisburg
Faces in the Crowd: Sue WeisburgCraft shows on Saturdays, church on Sundays.With spring just around the corner, that’s where you’ll find Sue Weisburg for the foreseeable future.As a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, faith is a big part of Sue’s life. It’s kept her grounded, and inspired her to look out for others. She Read More…