Alma Minzey Wyckoff celebrated her 90th birthday by riding her motorcycle to her party at the Marion VFW. The band, “The Country Express” performed and over 200 family and friends were invited to share her day. Great food and fun…

By Grace Davis Sports Writer Clare Softball made the trip to Gladstone this past weekend to compete in a round-robin tournament. The first game did not go as well as hoped, falling to Grass Lake 16-3. However, the girls showed…

By John Raffel Correspondent MARION – The Marion track and field girls hosted the regional meet on May 19 and finished fifth among 14 teams. For Marion, Selena Quintero was seventh (2:53.02) in the 800 meters and fourth in the…

Is anyone concerned about artificial intelligence as I am?You know the technology is growing at such a rapid rate that humans might be subservient to robots soon. Or so say a few prognosticators.Being somewhat a libertarian, I do not favor…

Thomas Alan Dreyer, born April 25, 1952 in Madison, Wisconsin.  Died May 12, 2023 in Farwell, Michigan.  Son of Avon and Bertha (Bennett) Dreyer.  Survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Aleta I. (Adams) Dreyer, Farwell, MI;  three…

Heaven gained a new citizen on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Phyllis went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Phyllis was born in as the 11th child of Maud and Ralph Cowles, on June 3, 1930. She was…

Mavis Ann Lyon, age 68 of Clare, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility.  Mavis was born the daughter of the late Richard and Sally (Mavis) Lyon on May 7, 1954, in Gladwin.  She…

Lorna Jean Miller age 96 of Marion, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on May 12, 2023. Lorna was born on November 15, 1926 to Ralph and Elma (Britton) Bates in Lansing. Lorna had worked as a…

JUNE 14, 1935 – MAY 12, 2023                 John Howard Scherrer age 87 of Harrison passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023 at The Horizon Senior Living II-Clare. John was born June 14, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan the son…

John William “Bill” White, age 86 of Clare, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by his family.  On March 27, 1937, Bill was born the son of Thomas and Alice (Postma) White in Clare,…

Susan D. Hochstetler, 25, of 11777 South Rogers Ave., Clare, Michigan 48617 passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023 at her home.  She was born on April 1, 1998 to Daniel and May Ann Hochstetler.  Susan was born with a genetic disorder…

By John Raffel McBain Northern Michigan Christian’s golf team played in the Missaukee Cup at the Missaukee Golf Club on Wednesday.Scorers for NMC were Titus Best (41), Cam Baas (42), Ty Vab Haitsma (46), Blair DeZeeuw (47) and Jino Kumkanab…

A Season RecapThe Farwell Eagles have been soaring through this year’s track season!! Here’s a look at recent events as the team heads into Regional competition this month.Gladwin Frozen FeetMens: 400 Meters: Rylee Carncross (4th); Shot Put: Calvin Linton (5th);…

Carlos Goodrich Church Bridge ca 1910 We took a drive around Winterfield this week. The roads are dry, the countryside has greened, and almost every flowering tree and lilac in the township is blooming. Winterfield is showing off nicely this…

Jean and her granddaughters Jean crossing the Mackinaw Bridge on her 90th birthday along with her daughter Mary [Original article in its entirety, as it appeared in the Marion Press, January 18th, 2019]Jean Bates was born on a farm near…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County commissioners, at their meeting earlier this week, approved the Resolution presented by the Equalization Director to levy and collect 2023 allocated property taxes.Commissioners voted to approve the non-contractual (bad debt) write-offs as presented…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola Board of Commisioners voted at Tuesday’s meeting to approve Kram Construction and Design for the proposed design to be released for bidding for the E.M.S. Station in Evart.“We approved this two weeks ago…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion and McBain graduations have both been set for May 26.For Marion:Co- Valedictorians: Nicholas Ryan Neuman, Edward Weston Cox, Elizabeth Anna-May FouchSalutatorian: Mason Drew Salisbury.Colors: Maroon and SilverFlower: DahliaSong: “I Lived” by One RepublicMotto: “If…

Jack says we are both hoarders. I wouldn’t go that far, you can make your way through our home pretty easily, but we do tend to save things that we should probably throw out. I guess that’s why it was…

Emergency and HazMat teams were on the scene of the mercury spill at the Lake Post Office Monday morning. (courtesy photo) By Pat MaurerCorrespondentThe Lake Post Office remained closed Tuesday morning after a package containing what now has been identified…