By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain High School earlier this month had a week-long homecoming celebration.McBain is unique is that it celebrates the main homecoming during winter and at a basketball game. Most schools celebrate during the fall and at a football or soccer game.“Our theme for 2024 was Tangled. The McBain student council planned Read More…
Clare County Review & Marion Press
Osceola sheriff wants you help in identifying
By John RaffelCorrespondent The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the help of the public in identifying the subject shown in these photos. If you believe you know the identity of this person, please contact Sgt. Moeggenberg at 231-832-2288 ext 712. Or Silent Observer at 800-528-8234 to submit a tip.Also, this week, SRO Douglas Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Recognizing Washington and Lincoln- two of the best
Presidents’ Day has come and gone but I can’t help but reflect on two of my favorites, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.Washington was our first president. He led an army of rag tag colonists of victory over the well-trained, formidable British redcoats. He was able to marshal Indian warriors, and the French, to join in Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Stop Electing Representative Who Have Spent Their Lives as Politicians
I’ve written about this many times, but as we prepare to vote this year, I would ask you to be mindful of this- we keep electing leaders that have long past the age where we receive social security checks. Age isn’t the only item to consider when you’re voting, but in many cases these lifers Read More…
Postcard from the Pines: Need Gas?
The history of gas stations and their owners in our little town would require a bookkeeper and true enthusiast to track. From grinding grain to changing tires, the story of the Marion Roller Mills becoming the Texaco could fill several pages alone!I know of eleven places where there were gas pumps of one kind or Read More…
Farwell girls basketball falls to Beaverton, Lakeview, wins against Harrison
The Farwell girls basketball team lost their game against Beaverton on Jan. 31 with a final score of 55-29. They also won their game against Harrison on Feb. 2 with a final score of 39-35. Lastly, they lost their game against Lakeview on Feb. 6 with a final score of 42-33.In the game against Beaverton, Read More…
Marion wins home invitational
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion hosted its final competitive cheer invitational on Feb. 6 and won its four-team division.In Division 3 for varsity Shepherd scored 600 to win. For the middle school, scores were: Shepherd 400; Marion 388.8; Evart 388.7; East Jordan 370.6 and McBain 329.4For Division 4 varsity, it was Marion 715.38; Farwell Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Carol Ann Mack
Mrs. Carol Ann Mack, 87 of Lewiston, Michigan died peacefully on February 4, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates Assisted Living in Clare. She was born on November 13, 1936, in Janseville, Wisconsin to the late Hollister and Florence (Connell) Rice. She married Lawrence Mack on April 23, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio and together the couple Read More…
Obituary: Franklin Earl England
Franklin Earl England age 81 of Marion passed away at Munson Healthcare-Cadillac Hospital on December 19, 2023. Frank was born on April 12, 1942 in Marion to Frank E. and Mary I. (Obrian) England. He married Grace Booms on June 2, 1962 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Lake City.Frank had attended the Marion Schools, Read More…
Obituary: Barbara Gibis
Barbara Gibis, age 91 of Clare, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at home. Barbara was born the daughter of Roy and Grace (Blossingham) Beck on January 11, 1933 in Detroit. She moved to Farwell where she attended school and worked at the family business. Barbara married George Gibis on December 24, 1948 in Read More…