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Pat’s Bits and Pieces: It’s Christmas!
Well almost…The big day is Sunday, and believe it or not, I am actually almost ready this year. Almost all of the presents are bought, made, wrapped and mailed or delivered or ready to deliver. Well except for a mail…
Faces in the Crowd: Tammi Ballew-Hoffman
Like many local Marion graduates, Tammi Ballew-Hoffman – an ’06 grad – couldn’t wait to get out of the small town of Marion and go out into the world.So that’s what she did. She went to college, found a job,…
Osceola commissioners salute football teams
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the special tribute to three high schools in the County and their successful football seasons. The high schools are Reed City, Marion and Evart.The board voted…
Commissioners act on architectural services
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted at its meeting earlier this week to solicit request for proposals for Architectural Services for an EMS Evart Base.“The base is at the Evart Fire Department,” commissioner Roger…
Mike’s Musing: The true meaning of Christmas more than presents
I always felt guilty as a child on Christmas morning, when I opened a treasure trove of presents. I say guilty because I knew next door or down the road, my friends were nearly bare under their Christmas tree.Although Christmas…
Farwell auxiliary gym gets dedicated
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent After several years of hard work, the Farwell High School hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Rededication Ceremony on Friday, December 9th to reopen the renovated “auxiliary gym” –the old gym, which is located near the Administration offices…
Bringold Ave fire destroys large pole barn
By Pat MaurerCorrespondentA fire Wednesday morning completely destroyed a 40 by 64-foot pole building, owned by Tom and Barlinba Ciesia, in the 1,300 block of North Bringold Avenue.Harrison Fire Chief Chris Damvelt said the call came in at 10 am…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Just Christmas bits –
There’s only eight days left until Christmas eve.I just have no idea where the last three months have gone…Our tree went up just before Thanksgiving and was decorated (more or less) about two weeks later, although the Angel at the…
Obituary: Marilyn Jean Walker
Marilyn Jean Walker, age 75, of Lake, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. She was born the daughter of Robert and Marguerite (Rummel) McGeorge, on January 16, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio. She married Charlie Walker in…
Obituary: Jonathan Carl Bean
Marion – Jonathan Carl Bean, of Houghton Lake, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Jonathan was born on November 18, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Clarence and Ruby (Moore) Bean.…
Obituary: Jeff Daniel Arnold
Jeff Daniel Arnold, Sr., age 99 of Clare, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the Niche Senior Care Assisted Living of Clare, with his family by his side. On March 13, 1923, Jeff was born the eldest…
Harrison girls record two lopsided wins
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Harrison girls basketball team was able to get a convincing home win on Friday. The Lady Hornets were hosting Pinconning in a Jack Pine Conference game, and won handily, by a score of 52-12.“All the…
McBain girls take down Beal City
by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain girls basketball team was able to pick up a road win in Beal City on Wednesday. The Lady Ramblers held a lead after the first quarter and never looked back, gaining a 64-27 victory.McBain…
Postcard from the Pines: Homemade Holiday Favorites
Of all the holidays, the one that has the most sentimental and long anticipated foods associated with it has to be Christmas. Everyone has a childhood favorite, and the eternal child in each of us yearns for whatever it may…
Marion Middle Schoolers win conference championship
Never give up.That was the message over the weekend for the Marion Middle School Boys Basketball teams, and it paid off.Marion’s 8th grade team – consisting of 7th and 8th graders – lost only two close games during the regular…
Osceola gas prices continue to fall
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County’s average gas prices were listed at $3.156 per gallon by AAA as of Dec. 15.The average price per gallon of other neighboring counties were:$2.989 for Clare County, 43049 for Gladwin County, $3..285 for…
Missaukee considers two new patrol cars
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Wil Yancer, Missaukee County Sheriff, reviewed a request for the purchase of two new patrol cars at the county board’s finance committee meeting last week.The request includes waiving the sealed bid requirement and approve the…
Bringold Ave fire destroys 40×64 pole building
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A fire Wednesday morning completely destroyed a 40 by 64-foot pole building, owned by Tom and Barlinba Ciesia, in the 1,300 block of North Bringold Avenue.Harrison Fire Chief Chris Damvelt said the call came in at 10…
Mike’s Musings: Here’s why your local newspaper is important
I have a confession to make. I’m a local newspaper addict. I write them, I sell them, and most importantly I read every single one I can get my hands on.Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on your viewpoint, I also…
