By Mike WilcoxPublisherIn some ways the Nov. 8 vote is more important than a presidential election. There are so many local candidates and issues on the ballot. To me, not participating in our elective process is akin to not paying…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Michigan Economic Development Corporation Community Development Block Grant, now approved, will help fund a $2.77 million project to improve Clare City’s water system.The City of Clare is one of nine Michigan communities that will share $15…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Two newcomers, Republicans David Coker and Max Shunk, will join Tm Haskin, Karen Hulliberger and former appointee, and now elected Bill Simpson on the new five-member Clare County Road Commission, barring any successful write-in candidates next Tuesday.Republican…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent On May 10th, the “Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk” opened in downtown Clare.The project was the brain child of local artist Jeff Best, whose sculpture of “The Conductor” greets visitors to the historic Clare Union Depot which…

It’s almost Halloween. Beware Marionites! The ghosties and ghoulies and all of their friends will soon be out and about! Halloween is a long awaited event for a lot of kids and many not so young kids too.My earliest recollections…

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare volleyball team welcomed Pinconning to town for a memorable Jack Pine Conference match on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The Lady Pioneers won the game in straight sets, 25-15, 25-25 and 25-22, and also created awareness…

by Ben MurphySports Writer For as storied of a football program as the one Marion has, it might be a bit surprising that they’ve never had a perfect 9-0 regular season. The third ranked Eagles, who did go 7-0 back…

Garry Lee Wills, age 75, of Clare, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022 at North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell, Michigan. Garry was born on December 17, 1946 in Reed City, Michigan. He attended Barryton Rural Agricultural School…

Marion resident Karl Bailey has always loved Halloween.And 7 years ago, he started sharing that love with the community, when he started the Haunted House at the Marion Fairgrounds.What started out as a small fundraiser to help the Marion Fair…

Myra Lee Comer, age 85, of Prudenville passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at McLaren Bay Hospital in Bay City.Funeral Services for Myra will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1125 Byfield Drive Harrison, on…

Marion – Elmer Benchley, longtime resident of the Clare and Marion area, passed away with family by his side, on Friday, October 21, 2022 at The Porches in Gaylord. He was 89.Elmer was the 8th of 16 children born to…

Marion’s Haunted House will wrap up their season this Halloween Weekend. If you’re in for a scare, be sure to head on down to the fairground and check it out!

The term “dark money” has become all too familiar to those political watchdogs who assess campaigns at the national level. One could say contributions that come from out-of-state PACs (political action committees) have hijacked our democratic elections.Just look at the…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Long time Clare Attorney Tara S. Hovey, formerly a partner at Dreyer, Hovey & Post LLP, has been sworn in as Circuit Court Judge. She was appointed earlier by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to fill the vacancy left…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Smoke spotted coming from a room at the Acorn Motel, 1306 North Clare Avenue in Harrison, and reported just before 10 am Tuesday, engulfed the room by the time Harrison firefighters arrived on the scene, said Chief…

By Pat Maurer CorrespondentThere are lots of Halloween activities planned around the area beginning this weekend! Check out our list and pick the ones you won’t want to miss, or pick up a fl yer with loads of events listed…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Lake man, 31-year-old Benjamin Sherman, died Sunday evening when he ran into the side of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by a 47-year-old Farwell man as the pickup was crossing Farwell’s Main Street from Webber.Sherman…

Jay B. Davis, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2022 at his home in Farwell, MI. Jay was born on July 5, 1938 in Harrison, MI, the son of Byrl L. and Elsie D. (Bailey) Davis. Jay was…

Benjamin Daniel Sherman – age 31 gained his angel wings on Sunday October 16th, 2022. Benjamin leaves behind many people that love him including his beloved fiancé, Carly Crawford and two beautiful children; Benjamin (2 years old) and Bentley (2…

Carrie L. Garver age 85, of Clare, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at MyMichigan Health in Clare. She was born the daughter of John and Thelma (Colmus) Bauer on January 25, 1937 in Clare, Michigan. She married Rex…