By Pat MaurerCorrespondent 2022 arrives tomorrow, hopefully marking the last of a horrific two years plagued by a pandemic of epic proportions as COVID-19 and its variants raged across the planet.But it isn’t looking good for this week between Christmas and New Year’s weekends.As of Wednesday afternoon, the two-day average of new cases in Michigan Read More…
Clare County Review & Marion Press
Two more houses demolished in drain project
The last two buildings, 102-106 (a duplex) and 112, both on First Street in Clare, were demolished Wednesday as part of the Little Tobacco Drain Renovation project.Accordig to Clare Public Works Director Luke Potter, who is the City’s liaison with the Drain board, Both structures just demolished were in the flood plain. They were purchased Read More…
County residents can still schedule vaccination appointments
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – The Clare County Website has posted that due to technical difficulties, some of the court’s communication and scheduling abilities are limited.The website further states, “while this issue should be temporary, if you have any questions or concerns regarding any upcoming cases or claims, you can reach a department other than Read More…
Osceola Board takes action on EMS matter
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday and voted to approve up to $500 to update the Emergency Operation Center to make a 911 back-up console for dispatch capabilities.Commissioners also voted to recommend the countyadopt the Osceola County Security Treat Levels Policy with the full board to review Read More…
Osceola commissioners approve MERS plans
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A MERS DC plan for all new hires after Jan. 1, 2022 was approved 5-1 by the Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting earlier this week.MERS is the Municipal Employees Retirement System.Commissioner Tim Mitchell of Middle Branch Township voted against the motion.“The county is switching all new hires Read More…
Mike’s Musings: The true meaning of Christmas more than presents
I always felt guilty as a child on Christmas morning, when I opened a treasure trove of presents. I say guilty because I knew next door or down the road, my friends were nearly bare under their Christmas tree.Although Christmas is a lot about giving and receiving gifts, and family get togethers, sometimes the true Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: It’s Christmas!
Well almost…The big day is Saturday (tomorrow!) and believe it or not, I am actually ready this year. All of the presents are bought, wrapped and under the tree ready for the annual “free for all.”My annual batches of goodies are made and given, or ready to be given to the family.We will be celebrating Read More…
May I Walk With You? Merry Christmas
It’s Christmas again! It seems like only yesterday that we celebrated this wonderful season last year. Wow! A lot has changed since this time last year. Schools were closed and kids went to school at home. When schools opened, some chose to remain home. COVID-19 made many of us sick and most of us got Read More…
Letter to the Editor: More gun control, not more guns
Dear Editor:Thank you for mentioning European countries in your research, specifically Switzerland. I think that we can learn and adopt many solutions for our political issues from a well-established socialist country. Gun control is one of them. The reason why Switzerland has one of the highest rates of gun ownership, yet few mass shootings have Read More…
Letter to the Editor-Gun column is dangerous perspective
Dear Mike,Your son did not offer a “unique perspective” as you described it on gun violence. He offered the same old worn out talking points that those on the right use time and time again to allow the increased availability in gun ownership. it’s a dangerous perspective. what we need is gun control, not an Read More…