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McBain bond issue passes by wide margin
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The McBain School bond issue passed on Tuesday.In Missaukee County, the bond issue passed 695-463. The sinking fund issue passed 614-546.The county reported 26.8 percent of the eligible voters participated.“We are all very thankful for…
Passage allows schools to start making improvements
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain schools will be making various upgrades and maintaining facilities as a result of appove by voters on Tuesday of a bond issue and sinking fund.“The middle school gym floor replacement, would also include asbestos abatement (mastic…
Rootz Studio Grand Reopening May 12th
It’s been a crazy couple of years for Tammy Hamilton and her salon, Rootz Studio.In late 2021, Tammy moved her Main St. studio into her new location at 108 Milll St – the former building of Dr. Vomastek and Farm…
192 participate in Freedom 5k run/walk
Over 190 Runners charge off the line to start the 2023 Freedom 5K Run / Walk in Memory of Spc. Robert Friese. Tyler Sobleskey #3231 (Right) held off the competition to become this year’s top overall finisher followed by Phillip Hale…
Clare Police called to alleged assault at Doherty April 14
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In what seems to be a “sign of the times,” an alleged assault April 14th at a Republican Party on the evening before a leadership meeting at the Doherty Hotel led to the Clare Police becoming involved.No…
Clare voters say ‘no’ to $68 Million bond
The old building, built in 1922, will remain the home of Clare’s Middle School for now. By Pat MaurerCorrespondentIt looks like Clare students will continue to be housed in the 100-year-old Middle School building for the foreseeable future after voters…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: All about May days…
Why is it that warmer weather makes the clock go faster? In February, the days always seem twice as long.It just doesn’t seem fair that January, February and March and most of April seem to last twice as long as…
Obituary: Dennis Gunderman
Dennis Gunderman, of Clare, Michigan passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Dennis will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Beth, and his children, Stacey McWethy, and Matthew (Michelle)…
Obituary: Dale Jay Smith
Dale Jay Smith, age 72 of Rosebush, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center in St. Louis. He was born the son of Don D. and Ruth W. (Varney) Smith on June 30, 1950…
By John Raffel
Correspondent MCBAIN – “We had an amazing meet last Friday at the Clare invitational. The girls won the small school division and came in 4th overall out of 16 teams,”McBain coach Susan Maloney said. “We had a great day as…
Clare soccer continues to fight through bad weather
By Grace Davis Sports Writer Clare’s Girls Soccer team showed their resilience and determination in their last two games, playing through tough weather and injuries to earn two hard-fought victories. On Monday, they traveled to Brethren and emerged victorious with…
Mike’s Musings: A proud father offers praise to graduating son
I apologize in advance because some of you think I pontificate too much on my personal life, but I gotta reach out one more time and congratulate my son on earning his BA degree in political science from Eastern Michigan…
Questions swirl around proposed $25 million ‘Complete Health Park’
The only visible evididence of a new ‘Complete Health Park’ in Clare is this signon property behind Perterbuilt on the north side of theCity. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The question around town has been, “When will we find out more about…
Clare Bond on the ballot Tuesday
Architectural drawing of proposed layout for a new Clare Schools campus By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare School District voters are facing an important question next Tuesday.They will go to the polls May 2nd to vote on a bond proposal that would…
Good-bye to April Foolishness
Yes indeed, April has been a trickster for its entire run. Thirty days of extreme spring weather is more than anyone needs or wants to deal with. Mom Nature needs to get on with the business of spring before the…
Marion boys track team wins jamboree
By John Raffel Correspondent MARION – Marion boys track team hosted the first West Michigan D League on Wednesday and won it. Marion had 189 points to win the nine-team meet. Mesick had 92 for second place. “Winning the first…
Farwell baseball falls to Evart
By Grace Davis Sports Writer Farwell Eagles Baseball lost to Evart 11-7 on Monday, despite out-hitting them. Kole Ingraham scored the first runs for Farwell in the first inning. Shayn Cutchall then singled and scored two runs in the third.…
Obituary: Orley “Big O” Sharp
Orley “Big O” Sharp, 94 of Harrison passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24th at Gladwin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gladwin. Orley was born September 5th, 1928, in Harrison, Michigan, the son of Wallace “Wally” Sharp and Nada (Stockwell)…
Obituary: Kinne, Patricia Irene
Kinne, Patricia Irene, age 71, of Chippewa Township, passed away April 17, 2023. Services for Patricia will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Craig Clark officiating. The family will…
Obituary: Janet Ann Shippee
Janet Ann Shippee, age 80, born and raised in Owosso, died on April 20, 2023 in her home in Clare. Born on July 7th, 1942, she was the second eldest of eight children. She was proceeded into Heaven by her mother and…
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