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Weekend fires keep Harrison Fire Department hopping
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Dry weather and sparks started fires over the holiday weekend that sent Harrison firefighters on three different calls, one destroying a garage, home and a truck another destroying five travel trailers and a third burning four acres…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Time flies…
“Grandma, I’m a fourth grader now.” It seems like only yesterday that Alea made that statement to me. Surprise! She’s now through school, has her bachelors and masters and is a working woman living down near Lansing. Her sister Alison…
Clare sweeps Harrison in Pre-District win
By Grace Davis Sports Writer Clare baseball dominated Harrison on Tuesday night, securing a 13-1 victory in their Pre-District game. The game started with a run from Miles Haggart in the first inning, who drew a walk to score the…
Postcard from the Pines: Visit Marion’s Attic this summer
It’s been a while since we’ve talked about Marion’s Attic, technically known as the Marion Area Historical Museum. It’s been around for longer than many realize, and still a lot of folks have yet to visit. This summer is the…
Obituary: Mary Jane Locke Anderson
Mary Jane Locke Anderson– age 75 passed away on Friday, May 26th, 2023 at her home in Farwell surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 22nd, 1948 in Owosso, Michigan. She was raised in Perry Michigan and…
Obituary: Glenn L. DeDolph
Glenn L. DeDolph, age 86, of Fenton (formerly of Flint), passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was born the son of Frederick and Bernice (Niemeyer) DeDolph, on Jan. 27, 1937, in…
Obituary: Beverly W. Diment
Age 85, of Oscoda, MI passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. She was born on March 2, 1938 in Clare, MI to the late Roland and Vera (Dietrich) Thayer. Beverly graduated from Clare…
Mike’s Musings: I’m a believer, pickleball offers fun for all ages
I couldn’t help but read with a smile when Allegan columnist E.C. Stoppel posed a question to random people (in this week’s Allegan County News) as to whether they liked pickleball or not. Some younger people answered that it was…
No tax increases, slight water/sewer increase proposed in city’s annual budget
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThree Rivers city commissioners discuss the city’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget during a budget hearing Tuesday. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers residents will see no tax increases and a slight increase in water…
Obituary: Marjory Louise Sander
Marjory Louise Sander (1928-2023) We mournfully announce the passing of Marjory Louise (Carey/Allen) Sander, of Soddy Daisy, TN. Marjory (Margie) passed away on May 18th, at home with her family at age 94. Margie was born the youngest of eight children…
Obituary: Norma Jean Densmore
Densmore, Norma Jean – age 87 of Farwell passed away surrounded by her family. Norma was born August 9, 1935 the daughter of Elmer Ray and Alma Anna (Scheele) Longstreth in Beaverton, Michigan. After graduating high school in Beaverton, she…
Obituary: Janet Kay Pauquette (Carey)
Janet Kay Pauquette (Carey) bloomed in her eternal garden on May 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters. Janet was born to Rollin Vernell Carey and Ruth Lucile Carey (Randle) on March 21, 1949, in Clare, Michigan. She is survived…
Obituary: Zoe Rita Ritzer
SEPTEMBER 19, 1928 – MAY 16, 2023 Zoe Rita Ritzer age 94 of Gladwin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at The Brook of Gladwin. Zoe was born September 19, 1928 in Wolverine, Michigan the daughter of John …
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: And so it begins…
The beginning of the summer season is this weekend.I know, I know, the calendar says summer starts June 21st, but let’s face it, the season always starts with Memorial Day weekend…Two Clare County schools have already held graduation ceremonies with…
Memorial Day Ceremonies set around Clare County
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Special Memorial Day ceremonies are going on in Harrison, Clare and Farwell Monday.In Harrison, the Veterans’ Freedom Park will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, the 29th, at 11 am. The program will include the Welcome…
Curns sentenced for multiple drug offenses
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Kristina Curns of Harrison was sentenced by Judge Roy Mienk May 15 to serve up to 40 years in prison on multiple felony convictions.According to a post by Clare County Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis, Curns “pled guilty March…
Ford driver injured in crash with log truck
Damage to a Ford Escape was severe when it collided with a log truck on Ludington last Thursday. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Lake area woman, 21, was injured May 18 when she collided with a log truck near Lake.A release…
Faber appointed as new Drain Commissioner
William (Bill) Faber was sworn in by Clare County Clerk Lori Mott last week to fill the Clare County Drain Commissioner seat. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent William (Bill) Faber has been appointed to fill the remaining four-year term of former County…
Postcard from the Pines: Here’s the church, where’s the steeple?
Latter Day Saints Church Early photo NE Corner Carland and Main This week brought some physical changes to Main Street and some fond Blevins Street memories for me.We don’t know what’s in store for the little former church-become-Community Space in…
Faces in the Crowd: Cindy Truxton
Cindy with brothers Mark and Tom Although Cindy Truxton retired from RexAir about a year ago, she never quit her favorite job:Making people smile.That’s her job, that’s her attitude, that’s her life. Making people smile. Making people laugh. Staying upbeat.…
