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Marion has strong league race
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Coach Christopher Mayer’s cross country team team ran at the West Michigan D League race at Walkerville on Oct. 4.The high school boys took sixth place with 134 points. The high school girls and middle…
Obituary: Velvin Francis Border
Velvin Francis Border went to be with his Lord October 11, 2023 with many loved ones to send him on his way. Velvin was born in Vermontville, MI on December 24, 1942 to Velmer and Henrietta (Dunigan) Border. He was…
Obituary: Lee Schepers
Lee Schepers, age 77, of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Lee, along with Larry, his twin brother, was born on August 26, 1946, to parents George and Marian (Dieterman) Schepers in McBain, Michigan. On March 6,…
Obituary: Grover Cleveland DeForest Jr.
Grover Cleveland DeForest, Jr. – age 87 of Lake passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland. Grover was born on December 25, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Grover, Sr. and Elsie (Woodems) DeForest. He graduated…
Obituary: Ardene Rae (Walters) Wild
Ardene Rae (Walters) Wild, age 94, of Clare, passed Away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Horizons Senior Living in Clare. She was born the daughter of Arden and Vada (Brasington) Walters on July 9, 1929, in Mt. Pleasant. She married Fred…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The holidays are here?
Every year the holiday rush seems to begin a bit earlier that before.The stores are already displaying Christmas items right beside the Halloween decorations and it’s only October 13th! Christmas gift ideas are in the commercials on television.It seemed pretty…
Postcard from the Pines: Friday the 13th and other things
It’s catch up time for the odds and ends and bits and pieces that are of interest but not a whole story. Every now and then we need to tidy up some loose ends, and this is one of those…
Marion High School celebrates homecoming
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion High School had its homecoming last week and King was Tucker Sigafoose and Queen Taylor Kruse.Runner-ups were Quinn Scott and Lila Krchmar/Window and float winners were;1st place Juniors; 2nd place Seniors; 3rd place Sophomores;m4th…
Faces in the Crowd: Dave Swiler
On October 10th, Dave Swiler celebrated his 55th birthday. And for 55 years, Marion has been his home.The son of Denny and Cindy Swiler, Dave grew up helping his dad at the Martin Blackledge farm, and his family at the…
Marion announces trick or treat times
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – It was announced Trick or Treat hours for the Village of Marion will be Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.Village president Flora Grundy said the Fire Department will be hosting their annual Halloween party…
Mike’s Musings: Senate too old to lead effectively
I been on this train for several years, but I refuse to get off. My elected representatives particularly in the U.S. Senate, are generally too old, and need to retire. In fact, I believe we should have a maximum age,…
Obituary: William (Bill) Lee Evans
William (Bill) Lee Evans, age 87, of Clare, peacefully entered into God’s Kingdom on October 1, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1936, to loving parents, Edgar and Ruth Evans. Visitation will be held at the Clare Chapel of…
Obituary: Richard Kraatz
Richard Kraatz 78 Passed away 9.28.23 Married Patricia in 1965, 58 yrs. Drafted into the Army in 1966. Retired from Ford Mo.Co. in 1995 As an Army Veteran he was an active member of multiple associations such as The American…
Postcard from the Pines: Sunshine in a bowl
In two months we will be in the throes of Christmas preparations. It does not seem possible, especially after these extremely agreeable, first few days of October. Even in the evening light, the brilliant colors are visible. Between sky events,…
May I Walk with You? BEST GIFT
Ever wonder who has the best gift to give? The Bible often mentions gifts. There is the widow who gave a few pennies to temple treasury and Jesus says that she gave more than rich people who gave a lot,…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: How I spent my summer
Remember Elementary School when your return in September led off with a “How I Spent my Summer” assignment?I feel like I’m back in school again after a long hard summer away from home.I’m back after the worst (or possibly the…
Clare’s Lake Shamrock dredging progressing
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard updated the City Commission Monday evening on the progress of the dredging of Lake Shamrock which includes a project to upgrade the dam at the east end of the lake.Howard said, “Mechanical…
Clare County historian Robert Knapp passes away
Known Clare County historian and member of the Clare County Historical Society Robert Knapp passed away a couple of weeks ago.Knapp made many historical contributions to Clare County. Before that he attended Central Michigan University and then earned his Ph.D.…
Judge rules Clare health park lawsuit can move forward
By Kaitlyn Campbell Last week, a judge ruled that a lawsuit over a suspended $25 million state government grant for a new health park in Clare can move forward toward trial.The decision, made by Judge Mark Duthie from Isabella County,…
Former Clare City Clerk Burns dies unexpectedly
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Former Clare City Clerk Christine Burns, the current Village Manager of Spring Lake, died unexpectedly at her home in Spring Lake on Wednesday, September 27th. She was 54 years-old.She had a long career in local government, serving…
