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Postcard from the Pines: $50 Cars and Petunias
Back in the days of Berry’s Sinclair Service, located at the corner of Main and Mill in Marion, Michigan, my dad was the chief mechanic as well as the proprietor. For fourteen years, he greeted customers at the pump, changed…
McBain volleyball team set to contend for title
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Shaun Murphy is expecting to have a very strong McBain volleyball team this season.He will be assisted by Dawn VerBerkmos.Seniors on the team are Katelyn Krick at outside hitter, Chloe Johnson at defensive specialist, Karsyn…
May I Walk with You? Today
I often remind myself and my clients that the only day we have is today. Our goal is to make today a good day. If we can make today a good day, and the next, and the next, soon we…
Author to appear at Marion Library
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Michigan Humanities announces the Fall 2023 author tour dates for the 2023-24 Great Michigan Read author, Angeline Boulley.She will be at the Marion Library next month.Boulley’s book, Firekeeper’s Daughter, was named the 2023-24 Great Michigan…
Faces in the Crowd: Three Birds Coffee and Tea
7 years ago, Jason and Stephani Keeler weren’t the least bit interested in coffee.But their oldest son, Josh, was. A student at Central Michigan at the time, Josh had brought his coffee habit home with him, and eventually, his dad,…
Osceola Board approves health care quote
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting this week, approve the Jail InmateHealthcare BCBS Quote as presented with a one-year contract.“We anticipate possibly up to 25 percent savings,” commissioner Tim Michell of Marion…
Obituary: Tom Wayne Bailey Jr.
Tom Wayne Bailey, Jr. – Age 60 of Harrison, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Tom was born to parents Robert and Norma Jean (Robison) Bailey on January 20, 1963, in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He served…
Obituary: Bonna Lou Nuckles
Bonna Lou Nuckles, age 90 of Clare, gained her wings peacefully at home on Monday, July 17, 2023. Bonna was born on May 2, 1933 in Athens, Ohio. She was the soulmate of Delmore Nuckles who she was united in…
Obituary: Charles “Chuck” F. Tucker Jr.
Charles “Chuck” F. Tucker, Jr., of Lake, passed away August 7, 2023 at the age of 70. He was born on September 10, 1952 to the late Charles and Minnie Tucker. He enjoyed fishing, tree work, welding and spending time…
Obituary: James “Jim” Duane Shuster
MARCH 2, 1943 – AUGUST 11, 2023 James “Jim” Duane Shuster age 80 of Farwell passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at McLaren Central Michigan, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. James was born March 2, 1943 in Alma, Michigan the son…
Obituary: Shandra Eisenga
Our beloved Shandra Kay Eisenga went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2023. Our warrior fought the hard fight in life and battled courageously until the end. Shandra was born on May 13, 1966, to Jerry…
Mike’s Musings: Raid on newspaper office tramples first amendment rights
I received a phone call a couple days ago about the Marion MI newspaper office having been raided by police. Being the owner, I was a bit perplexed, because I knew of no such raid. The caller, however, was adamant…
A closer look at Marion’s Old-Fashion Day celebration
By Aaron Michell Old Fashioned Days is always a big deal around Marion, but this year’s celebration was perhaps the biggest and best in quite some time. Perfect weather, combined with an increase in events, vendors, and visitors, and the…
Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour to drive through Clare, Harrison
By Kaitlyn Campbell The Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour is coming back for its 17th year, and it’s going to be making stops in Clare and Harrison.The motor tour is going to be starting in Coldwater and ending in Cheboygan,…
Sen. Debbie Stabenow visits Dairy Phil in Clare for its 70th birthday
The iconic Dairy Phil in Clare had its 70th birthday last Friday, and a former employee and special guest joined in on the celebration.United States Senator Debbie Stabenow took a visit to Clare and Dairy Phil, allowing her to think…
Charges filed in GOP lawmaker altercations at Doherty Hotel
By Kaitlyn Campbell In April and July of this year, Clare County made national news when two different altercations between Michigan Republican Party lawmakers occurred at the Doherty Hotel. Now, on August 9, Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis filed several criminal charges…
Marion school millage passes
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION –The Marion Village Council had a meeting on Monday night and president Flora Grundy said the village is in the process of hiring an ordinance enforcement officer, and several tickets have been issued for blight in…
Marion hiring ordinance enforcement officer
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – At last week’s Board of Commissioners meeting, the board approved the Prosecutor’srequest for an Intern Assistant Prosecutor.Commissioners approved the EMT Class at Pine River High School for the 2023/2024 school year. The board approved the…
May I Walk with You? SATAN
It is common in our culture today to think of Satan as a mythological creature that doesn’t really exist. We tend to think of angels and demons as projections of our own selves, kind of a yin and yang…
Postcard from the Pines: Rummage at the Methodist Church
Old Fashioned Days 2023 was a resounding success! There were lots of events and lots of folks in the Village to enjoy them. The weather behaved itself and the highway department allowed the parade to cross M-66 for the first…
