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Obituary: Kenneth (Kenny) Mitchell Brooker
Kenneth (Kenny) Mitchell Brooker, age 93 left his earthly body to be with our Lord and Savior and his beloved Ruth. Ken passed away at Autumnwood Nursing Care Center in McBain, MI on Thursday, February 16, 2023 with his only…
Obituary: Lois “Marie” Petri Ferguson
Lois “Marie” Petri Ferguson, of Taylors, SC, passed away on January 21, 2023, at the age of 88 at home after a long illness. She was born on December 01, 1934, in Nashville, TN. Most of her life she was…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: I can’t help it, I’m an optimist
Although I get discouraged as much as the next person, at heart I am an incurable optimist. My glass is almost always half-full.While sitting here at the computer in the office with the electric heater aimed at my feet, I…
Postcards from the Pines: Vote for the Marion Press Now!!!
It’s time for some local talk this week. We have some news that’s urgent and some thoughts in retrospect on some recent Passing’s. It’s not often that we have some of both here on the quiet banks of the Middle…
Missaukee cuts services offered
Effective March 17, 2023, Missaukee Conservation District will no longer serve as the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) County Enforcing Agency (CEA) for Missaukee County after serving in this capacity since 1994. In a resolution passed by the Missaukee…
Evart entrepreneur featured in “The Blox” reality show
When Evart real estate broker Ashlee Flachs started Dreams Realty in April of 2019, she knew her life was going to change. However, she had no idea that – less than 4 years later – she’d be starring in a…
Mike’s Musings: Release January 6 tapes, Epstein list
Our government seems to enjoy keeping sensitive information from you and I, even though we pay their salaries and place them in the positions they are in. I believe the people have a right to know. It is not up…
Some Township residents say Surrey board should be more ‘transparent’
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent It was standing room only at the Surrey Township board meeting Tuesday evening.Several residents in the crowd said they were “not told” about a change in management at the Transfer station, specifically about a new contract with…
Harrison Hoedown Frostbite Festival is here
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The middle of February is here, but winter is still in full swing with “Hoedown Frostbite Fun” on tap for this weekend, so dress in warm clothes and get ready for some great events!Harrison’s 35th annual Hoedown…
Farwell fire destroys Village home
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Surrey Township firefighters, assisted by Clare Fire Department personnel and Mobile Medical Ambulance Service, fought a structure fire at 296 North Hall Street in the Village of Farwell for four early morning hours last Saturday.The call came…
McBain boys pick up two more wins
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain’s boys basketball team continues to head toward clinching the Highland Conferene title.The Ramblers added two more wins to their overall record this week with 52-24 and 61-50 wins over Kingsley and Maple City Glen…
Comet boys pick up three wins
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain NMC has enjoyed three Highland Conference wins the past several days.On Feb. 9, the Comets beat Evart 56-50.Evart led 17-9 after the first quarter, 30-25 and halftime and then NMC led 39-38 after the…
Obituary: Bess A Bazuin (Weller)
Bess A Bazuin (Weller), aged 85 of Marion passed away in her home, Monday, February 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by many who loved her, parents, siblings and many other family and friends. She survived by her children,…
Obituary: Nancy Ann Dempsey
Nancy Ann Dempsey– age 83 passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home in Farwell. Nancy was born on July 1, 1939 in Waterford NY to parents John and Virginia (Bishop) O’Brien, Sr. , one…
Obituary: Edward Ervin Nowland Jr.
Marion – Edward Ervin Nowland Jr., longtime resident of Marion passed away, with family by his side, on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. He was 71. Ed was born on April 2, 1951, in Reed City, to…
Obituary: Michael Wade Overholt Ashby
Monroe – Michael Wade Overholt Ashby, of Monroe passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was 48. Michael was born on March 17, 1974, in San Diego, CA, to Michael and Brenda (Mcbrian) Ashby. He is survived by…
Postcard from the Pines: Fresh Paint
Ultimately, my Valentine’s Day gift to the Gardner was a fresh, neutral coat of gray paint on the walls in his bathroom. This may sound a bit odd, but it made perfect sense to us…and ended somewhat of a decorating…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Fake spring in February? A very late January thaw?
It’s Wednesday and I’m not sure what is going on.I know, I know, it is still officially winter, but we did have almost a whole week with temperatures above the freezing mark, the snow is nearly all gone again, and…
Eagle Spirit soars for Snowcoming 2023
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION — Stacy Baker, Marion MPACT co-adviser and MHS Spanish/English Teacher, reportedlast week, Marion Junior-Senior High School showed its Marion Eagle spirit for Snowcoming 2023.“ In addition to competing in their regular schedule of sporting events and…
