Clare County Review & Marion Press

Undefeated NMC breezes in district opener

by Ben MurphySports Writer For their standards, it was a bit of a slow start. The McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team still got going in their home Division 4 district semi-final game on Wednesday though, having little trouble with Pentwater in what was a 70-29 thumping.“We came out a bit out of sync Read More…

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Pioneers take down Chip Hills in districts

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare boys basketball team carried over their regular season success into the post-season on Wednesday. The Pioneers, taking on Division 2 district tournament host Chippewa Hills, came out of the gates a bit slow, but eventually prevailed with a 66-34 victory.“We came out flat and were undisciplined on defense in Read More…

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Mike’s Musings: Is government benefiting from war

Unlike many of us, I have a healthy distrust towards government and the media. I never ever believe what they tell us, without researching the issue or edict thoroughly. COVID in my opinion, was one of those issues that didn’t add up. The vaccine and mask mandates were ridiculous and as quickly as the were Read More…

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Pioneers capture JPC title with win over Meridian

by Ben MurphySports Writer With a Jack Pine Conference championship on their minds, the Clare boys basketball team made the trip to Meridian on Friday. The Pioneers took care of business, taking down the second place Mustangs, 66-49 and clinching the league title outright.“I can’t say enough about the energy and intensity that this group Read More…

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Undefeated NMC continues to roll with Frankfort win

by Ben MurphySports Writer The second ranked McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team continued their fantastic regular season on Saturday, defeating a solid Frankfort squad, 61-49.The host Comets led the non-league game 18-15 after the first quarter and 33-29 at the half, and pulled away to lead 49-39 entering the fourth.“The game went back Read More…

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Obituary: Helen M. Williams

Helen M. Williams age 87 of Cedar Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Williams was born September 15, 1934 in Osceola County, MI the daughter of John and Lola (McCrimmon) Robinson. She graduated from Marion High School in 1953 where she played basketball and then worked Read More…

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Obituary: Pamela Ann Enright

Enright, Pamela Ann. February 24, 2022. Age 74 of Clare. Beloved wife of the late Thomas.Loving mother of Gretchen Kramp, Nicholas and Nathaniel (Kimberly). Dearest grandmother of Sabrina, Maia, Evelyn, Phoebe and Simon. Dear daughter of Phyllis and the late Michael Haupt. Sister of Linda, David, Stephen, Catherine, Christopher, Andrew, the late Suzanne, the late Read More…

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Obituary: Frances A. Bolle

Frances A. Bolle, age 95, passed away on February 26, 2022 in Clare.  She was born in Coleman, Michigan on April 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Simon and Catherine (Mroczka) Sheredy.  She married Walter H. Bolle on June 15, 1945.  He predeceased her on January 1, 1982. Fran started working before the age of 16 at the Read More…