These days our travels are rather limited. We shop, we tour the local countryside to see what’s new, there usually is something, and we await warmer weather. It’s just one fun-filled, armchair adventure after another. We are more than ready to travel again. It’s too bad that safe travel isn’t ready for us. Our son Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Middle Branch Township had its annual meeting this past Monday with the focus being on wages and salaries.The board was scheduled to set wages and salaries for the following township officers: Supervisor, treasurer, deputy treasurer, clerk, deputy clerk, trustee, hall monitor, assessor, Board of Review, cemetery clerk and election workers.Wages Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent Evart Police DepartmentWeekly ReportDec. 20 to Jan. 2Dec. 21: No Ops/No Plates – While conducting a traffic stop it was determined that the driver had no driver’s license and the vehicle had no license plate. The driver was issued appearance tickets for both violations.Dec. 23: Threats – Officers were called to a local business for Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Missaukee County Board of Commissioners finance committee was set to meet this week and was ready to review several financial requests.The county has been approached by Consumers Energy to upgrade the lighting in the county buildings to lED lights. This would mean replacing all lights that have compatible ballasts Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer Sitting in first place in the Jack Pine Conference, the Clare boys basketball team wasn’t about to have a letdown at Clare County rival Harrison on Thursday. Instead quite the opposite happened, as the Pioneers had a complete performance to take down the Hornets, 82-36.“Another big win for us in Jack Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion girls basketball team played at Mesick in a key West Michigan ‘D’ League game Monday. The Lady Eagles weren’t able to get much going during the night though, falling 39-25.“We started slow and never really recovered in a very physical and emotional game,” head coach Matt Lagrow said. “Give Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer It may still only be January, but Tuesday’s 57-51 win at Lake City was certainly a big one for the McBain Northern Michigan Christian boys basketball team. With the win the Comets sit in sole possession of first place in the league; about a third of the way through the schedule.“We Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team had their defense do their part in their road Jack Pine Conference game at Meridian on Friday. The Lady Eagles’ offense was never able to get untracked though, resulting in a 32-26 loss.“Defensive struggle all game as no team scored more than 11 points in a Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer Farwell had hoped to pull off an upset over visiting Meridian on Thursday, Jan. 6. The Eagles were unable to make a serious run at the Mustangs though, dropping the Jack Pine Conference boys basketball game, 78-25.“Right now, we have a lot to work on, but we will keep improving every Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain girls basketball team left conference play to take on host Shepherd Monday night. The results were the same though, as the Lady Ramblers kept their perfect record intact with a convincing 69-32 victory.It was a slim 14-12 lead after the first quarter, but the Ramblers made it 34-19 at Read More…