By Grace DavisSports WriterWednesday night the Clare Girls Soccer team kicked off their season against Mount Pleasant. The girls fell short to the Oilers, 8-0, but Captain Bella Smylie still has strong hopes for the next few months.Some of the…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Northern Michigan Christian School has Diane Eisenga and Mark Bonnes as varsity co-head coaches.“We are returning three seniors who competed at the state finals last year. Isaac Bowden placed third in the Pole Vault and…

Dan Williams, a 1963 Marion graduate, has lived an extraordinary life.The son of Marjorie and Harold Williams, Dan’s seen his share of adventures, trials, and tribulations.And joys.Growing up on the Williams farm on 20th Avenue south of Marion, Dan learned…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Meceola Central Dispatch on March 16 receive a call at 7:52 a.m. received a call regarding a Pine River School bus accident located on 18 Mile Road and 185th Avenue in Burdell Township.First units on…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted at its Monday meeting to approve the Building Department Permit Inspection fees paid to the Trades Inspectors as presented. “It’s for plumbing, electrical and mechanical,” commissioner Tim Michell…

By John RaffelCorrespondent EVART – On Thursday March 16, Evart High School Staff were made aware of a threat involving a weapon in the building around 10:30 a.m. The school was placed in lock down per its policy.“The subject was…

As any business owner will tell you, employees make a business successful. I couldn’t agree more, and I’m here to tell you I am fortunate enough to have one of the best groups of employees an employer could ever wish…

The Old Farmer’s Almanac says March is the most changeable month. I tend to agree with that, especially in this part of Michigan, where in just the past week we have had sunny springlike weather sprinkled with snow flurries. In…

By Pat Maurer Correspondent Attendees went all out at the annual Big Brothers-Big Sisters Auction Wednesday evening at the Doherty Hotel during Clare’s Irish Festival and raised just over $51,000 for the program this year. The Auction was sponsored by…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The 48th Clare Irish Festival is in full swing this week.The festival officially began Wednesday afternoon with the Irish Pet Photo Contest deadline. Winners will be announced on the Parks and Recreation website or at the Clare…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Everyone is a little bit Irish around St. Patrick’s Day, particularly in Clare, named after Clare County Ireland. Along with the Irish events planned, the whole town’s businesses plan something special for the weekend.For an actual taste…

The Oscar Award show Sunday night was good entertainment, considering last years’ unsettling events. One popular movie sweeping seven top Oscars reminded us of other big winners like Gone with the Wind, Cleopatra, Jaws, Star Wars, and Silence of the…

Jack Lynn Lansing, of Hartland, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023. He was 77 years old. Born on September 14, 1945 in the big town of Clare, Mi, Jack Lynn Lansing started bringing joy to everyone around him. His…

Jack L. Haring, age 80 of Clare, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023 at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland following a valiant fight against his extended illness with his family at his side.  Jack was born the son of…

Helen “Connie” Kirk, age 94 of Clare, passed away Saturday. March 11, 2023 at Medilodge of Clare. Helen was born the daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine (Lucas) Fiffick on November 10, 1928 in Chestnut Ridge, PA. She was…

Gary L. McPhall, age 69 of Clare passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home.  Gary was born the son of Francis “Frank” and Margaret (Ackerman) McPhall on April 5, 1953 in Clare.  He proposed to Tina Mogg while stationed with…

DANIEL LLOYD RISCH AUGUST 29, 1948 – MARCH 8, 2023                 Daniel Lloyd Risch, age 74 of Midland passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Daniel was born August 29, 1948 in Waukesha, Wisconsin the son of…

Barbie passed away peacefully at her home in Clare surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born in Flint, MI on April 7, 1973. She was a loving friend, daughter, sister, wife and mother. She lived…

Marion – Joyce Anne Salisbury, longtime resident of Marion, Michigan was welcomed into her heavenly home on Sunday, March 12, 2023 while residing at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Marion.  She was 85. Joyce was born on February 14, 1938 in…

By Grace Davis Sports Writer Monday, March 13 the boys golf teams officially started practices for the 2023 season. Farwell has 8 boys on the roster this year, 3 freshmen, 1 sophomore, 2 juniors, and 2 seniors, Keaton Allbee and…