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NMC soccer survives district opener, 5-4
by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain Northern Michigan Christian soccer team was able to play on its home field for their Division 4 district opener on Monday. The Comets were taking on Pentwater, and had what appeared to be a…
Clare soccer scores district semi-final win
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare soccer team was able to play at home against Howard City Tri-County in their Division 3 district semi-final match on Monday. The Pioneers put up two goals in each half, allowing them to continue…
Postcard from the Pines: Still Falling
The autumn colors are still glorious and the progression of the annual show is right on time. Holly berries are profuse in many swamps. We are beyond happy to have them on our new piece of paradise. Last year the…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Election Slows Down Everything
Where is this year going? Until six weeks ago, that would have been my headline for this week’s column.The midterm election, November 8, is just two weeks from Tuesday.I hate to rush time, especially at my age, but I can…
Faces in the Crowd: Danielle McKinstry
Growing up in Detroit, the farming business was a bit foreign to Danielle McKinstry.It’s not anymore.For the last ten years, Danielle has worked alongside Brad and Justin Morgan for Morgan Composting of Sears. After starting out in the retail store,…
Osceola commissioners vote to give sheriff raise
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted at its meeting this week to set the Commissioners’ per diem at $35 for a half day, up to four hours, and $70 for a full day, over…
Osceola sets per diem rate
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County Commissioners set the public hearing for the 2023 budget at 9 a.m. on Nov. 1.“We ended up with a budget and are using some fund balance on paper to balance it,” commissioner Roger…
Gas prices still above $4 gallon
By John RaffelCorrespondent Osceola County’s average gas price as of Wednesday was $4.236 per gallon, according to AAA.This is somewhat in the middle compared to other neighboring counties which are:Clare County, $4.094; Lake County, $4.318; Midland County, $4.198; Isabella County,…
Mike’s Musings: Puppies, housing scams are latest
Scammers are everywhere on social media and the internet these days. They used to pose as policemen seeking funds or IRS agents demanding the money you owe for back taxes. But lately schemes have been getting more and more sophisticated.…
Clare soccer wraps up regular season with 2-0 win
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare soccer team took on a quality squad from Newaygo at home on Monday. The Pioneers were able to pick up the win, in what was their final regular season contest of the year, by…
Lady Ramblers score straight set win over Beal City
by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain volleyball team continued its undefeated run through the Highland Conference on Tuesday. The Division 3 fourth ranked Lady Ramblers, playing at Beal City had another convincing win, 25-8, 25-11 and 25-21.“We went into the…
Obituary: Donna Jean O’Connor
DONNA JEAN (PARDO) O’CONNOR- 58 passed away unexpectedly on October 6th, 2022 at home. She was born January 9th, 1964 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Vernon Pardo and Frances Pardo. Donna graduated from Farwell High School. Occupations were a cook and…
Obituary: Janette Pearce House
Janette (Janet) Pearce House, age 102, of Clare, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. Born September 14, 1920 to Clayton and Agnes (Fuller) Pearce in Hillsdale, Michigan. Janet graduated high school early (age 16), she then attended and graduated…
Obituary: Shelby A. Estes
Shelby A. Estes, age 80 of Lake, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 in Auburn. Shelby was born the son of James Henry and Addie (McKeehan) Estes on June 26, 1942 in Kentucky. He was united in marriage to Patricia A. Moede…
Postcard from the Pines: Harvest Time
Apples. This time of year everyone loves ‘em and folks have since Adam and Eve. Such taste sensations, such versatility. McIntosh, Delicious, Gala, Empire, Cortland, Jonathan and those tasty new comers, Honey Crisp and Wolf River have devoted fans. So…
Osceola unemployment at 4.1 percent
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The unemployment figure for Osceola County in August was 4.1 percent, ranking it the 22nd lowest in the state according to recent figures announced by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.Livingston County had…
Faces in the Crowd: Nikki Vanderhoef
“For every dark night, there’s a brighter day.”That’s the mindset of 2004 Marion grad Nikki Vanderhoef. And it’s also a Tupac quote.But those words ring true for Nikki, especially in light of recent events.Nikki and I were scheduled to talk…
Missaukee Historical Society dissolves
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – Missaukee County administrator Liz Vogel told the Board of Commissioners at a reconvened meeting in late September that the Missaukee Historical Society recently dissolved and desired to turn over all remaining assets to Missaukee…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Indian Summer?
I don’t know if what we have been enjoying qualifies as Indian Summer or not, but I like it.We are now half-way through October and the weather recently has been more like September with temps around 65-70 degrees during the…
Vote, or forever hold your tongue
In less than 30 days, Americans will be asked to cast their ballots for the candidates and proposals of their choice. I am not here to write in support of any one candidate or proposal; however I am here to…
