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Marion set to host top-ranked Powers Central in semis
by Ben MurphySports Writer Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Marion is set to play number one ranked Powers North Central on Saturday in the Division 2 8-man state semi-finals. Sound familiar? That’s because this exact match-up has…
Obituary: Barbara Ann Richards
Barbara Ann Richards, age 80, of Harrison passed away surrounded by family on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Woodland Hospice House in Mt Pleasant.Barbara was born on December 16, 1941, in Bay City, daughter of Clarence and Beatrice (Voss)…
Obituary: Robert D. Mercer
Farwell, Michigan Bob passed away on November 3, 2022 at the age of 64. He was born on June 30, 1958 to the late Dale and Elaine (Scott) Mercer. He enjoyed farming and spending time with family and friends after his…
Obituary: Denise Marie Roe
Denise Marie Roe, 79, of Clare MI, passed away on November 4, 2022 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Denise was born on July 5, 1943 to Esther and Joe Rose in Cambridge, MA.She married John Arthur Roe in 1962,…
Mike’s Musings: Daylight saving time makes no sense
In the immortalized words of David Coverdale, lead singer of Whitesnake, “here I go again.” It’s another year and another rant as to why daylight saving time should go the way of video stores and Oldsmobile.As you can probably tell…
Community urges single school bond proposal
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following a community bond forum, the Clare Board of Education discussed the upcoming bond project at their regular October meeting.At the board’s July meeting, representatives from Wolgast Derek Rickett and Joe Powers and Steven H. Hoekzema of…
Candidate challenges, proposals on Tuesday’s ballot
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Tuesday will be an interesting day for voters.At the State level, Democrats Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Garlin D. Gilchrist II are facing a challenge in a particularly “muddy” campaign from Republicans Tudor M. Dixon and Shane Hernandez.…
NMC soccer season ends at regional finals
by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain Northern Michigan Christian soccer team certainly had a memorable season. Their impressive campaign came to an end on Saturday however, when the Comets lost a Division 4 regional championship game at Big Rapids, 2-0…
Lady Pioneers destroy Shepherd in district opener
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare volleyball team was able to get a home win in Division 2 district action on Monday. The Lady Pioneers were taking on Shepherd in both team’s district opener, and Clare was able to extend…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Nefarious November has arrived
When it comes to the weather around mid-Michigan, November is definitely nefarious (wicked).Typically, it’s cold nights and cold days, windy, cloudy weather, rain, and sometimes snow (which can arrive any time after November shows up).The sun peeks out just to…
Obituary: Sharon Mae Jackson
Sharon Mae Jackson, age 80, of Clare, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant. She was born the daughter of William Henry and Aletha Mae (McLaughlin) Jackson on June 4, 1942, in Clare. Sharon lived most…
Obituary: Vernon “Vern” L. Hart
Vernon “Vern” L. Hart, age 80, formerly of Oscoda passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Schnepp Senior Care Center in St. Louis. Vernon was born the son of the late Richard “Dick” and Jennie (Heizer) Hart on April 14,…
Obituary: Phyllis Jean Cowles Richardson Ellison
Phyllis Jean Cowles Richardson Ellison.Heaven gained a new citizen on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Phyllis went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Phyllis was born in as the 11th child of Maud and Ralph Cowles, on June 3, 1930.…
Obituary: Marcia Ann Powell
Marcia Ann Powell age 76 of Clare, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Marcia was born March 28, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Orville Murphy and Gladys (Dingman) Murphy. Marcia was united in…
Obituary: Robert Glenn Krabill
Robert Glenn Krabill – Age 91 of Lake, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022. He was born to parents Abraham and Mamie (Curre) Krabill in Toledo, Ohio on February 14, 1931. He joined the US Navy and served his…
Obituary: Fredrick A. Rohrabacher
Fredrick A. Rohrabacher, age 83 of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Woodland Hospice House of Mt. Pleasant. On August 19, 1939, Fred was born the son of George and Alma (Hyatt) Rohrabacher in Lansing, Michigan. Shortly…
Postcard from the Pines: More Library Noise
Unbelievably, November came in like a lamb, but hang on to your mittens because much like unpredictable March, it could very well go raging into December like a lion in search of holiday mayhem. That scenario doesn’t even seem possible…
Branimal’s expands with move to new store
By Aaron Michell Late this summer, Branimal’s Party Store moved from their location on the northeast corner of M-115 and 20 Mile to their new bigger location just across the road. And the move to a bigger location was just…
Marion council members running unopposed
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Nov. 8 general election ballot for Marion voters will include officers for the village council.None of the races are contested. Incumbent Flora A. Grundy is running unopposed for another term as resident of the…
Missaukee voters have choices to make on Tuesday
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – Missaukee County will be having various candidates on the ballot for offices during the Nov. 8 election.For Missaukee County Commission, Republican Lan Bridson is the only candidate in District 1 and Frank Vanderwal the lone…
