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Obituary: Dale J. Meister
Dale J. Meister, age 59, of Farwell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 4, 1964, to Keith and Della Meister. In 1982, he graduated from Grand Ledge…
May I Walk with You? FIRST RESPONDERS
Recently, I had the wonderful experience of participating in a class that prepared me to carry a concealed pistol. During the class I not only learned the laws concerning carrying a concealed weapon, but also learned the appropriate way to…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: A Day at the Office
Well February over a week old already. Only 19 more days to go…I haven’t had time to complain about my least favorite month much though. I’ve been pretty sick with a reaction to an antibiotic.One more allergic reaction to add…
Faces in the Crowd: Mark Hammar
This week’s interview is with Mark Hammar who was featured a couple of years ago with his wife Deb. In that feature part of the article centered on their retirement from Michigan Gas Company and their traveling. I would like…
Osceola sheriff responds to 485 calls in January
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – January was an active month for local law enforcement officials.The Osceola County sheriff’s Office took 485 calls for service for the month of January.The corrections staff booked 71 subjects into the jail between Jan. 1-31.…
McBain man arrested on meth charges
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Michigan State Police has arrested a McBain man for possession of methamphetamine.Troopers report that on Sunday Feb. 4, at around 1:50 a.m, they stopped a vehicle on Burlingame Street near 13th St. in Cadillac.A…
Missaukee woman injured in head-on crash
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A Missaukee County woman suffered minor injuries from a crash on southbound US 131 near Mile Marker 177 in Clam Lake Township on Sunday.Michigan State police troopers report that according to witnesses, a GMC Terrain…
Frostbite Magical Winter Festival is here!
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 36th annual Frostbite Winter Festival with a “Magical” theme started Thursday and will run through Saturday evening. The festival, underway next week February 8th through the 10th and is guaranteed to put some winter fun…
GOP activist to represent himself on fight charges
By Kaitlyn Campbell A GOP activist will be representing himself in court on charges that are involved with a fight with another Republican at the Doherty Hotel on July 8.James F. Chapman, 63, appeared in the Clare County District Court…
City approves property transfer for Tractor Supply
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A property transfer was approved at Monday’s City Commission meeting.Through the Urban Cooperation Agreement (UCA) with Grant Township, a request from Dillon Properties Management, LLC (Tractor Supply Company), to transfer approximately 3.25 acres located at 10600 South…
Mike’s Musings: Close the Border no, not later
I don’t understand why we can’t close off the border and allow legal immigration to take place.In the last three years, over 5,000,000 illegals have crossed into the United States. That’s 5,000,000 people taxpayers are housing, feeding and transporting all…
36th Annual Frostbite Winter Festival starts next Thursday!
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 36th annual Frostbite Winter Festival with a “Magical” theme is underway next week February 8th through the 10th and is guaranteed to put some winter fun into your February, snow or no snow!Keep in mind…
Harrison man sentenced in three separate files
By Kaitlyn CampbellA Harrison man has been sentenced after being found guilty of six criminal sexual conduct related offences across three separate files back on Nov. 30, 2023. He was sentenced on Jan. 23 by Judge Mienk to serve consecutive…
What to expect when you vote in 2024- with election art
By Clare County Clerk Lori Mott The Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 and only takes place once every 4-years. This Primary Election is held so that the voters can narrow the Republican and Democratic…
Postcard from the Pines: Up, up and away
February has arrived. It’s the month of hearts and flowers, presidential birthdays and often cold and snow. It is the shortest month, preceding March, which many consider one of the longest. March is all that stands between us and the…
Marion boys sneak past Pentwater
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion’s boys basketball team got the job done on Tuesday with a 54-44 West Michigan D League victory over Pentwater.The game was tied 11-11 after the first quarter and Marion led 18-13 at halftime and…
Clare boys basketball bounced by Meridian, take down Shepherd
The Clare boys basketball team lost their game against Sanford Meridian on Jan. 25 with a final score of 55-30. They also won their game against Shepherd on Jan. 30 with a final score of 56-44.In a Hudl highlights video…
Obituary: Ronald “Ron” Stephen Mitchell
Ronald “Ron” Stephen Mitchell age 90 of rural Harrison passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. Ronald was born January 12, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan the son of Arthur J. Kmieciak (Mitchell) and…
Obituary: Sandra L. Dewey
Sandra L. Dewey, age 64, of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1959, to Harvey and Dorothy (Robertson) Miller in Greenville, South Carolina.Sandra dedicated several years of her life to Adult Foster…
Obituary: Danielle Joyce Slanker
Danielle Joyce Slanker- Our Queen, Tootie, Little momma, went to tend the gardens in heaven on January 26, 2024. She lived in Farwell with her husband Darrel Slanker. They married on June 14, 1980. He was the love of her…