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Harrison crowns homecoming royalty
The King and Queen of Harrison’s Homecoming were crowned during the halftime ceremonies at the Homecoming game last week. Homecoming King for 2022 is Nathan Mass and Homecoming Queen is Madisyn Smith.Courtesy photo
NMC bounces back with wins over Evart, Rosco
by Ben MurphySports Writer After hitting a bit of a rough patch in Highland Conference play, the McBain Northern Michigan Christian volleyball team bounced back in the last week, picking up a pair of league wins. Most recently, the Lady…
Farwell volleyball went 1-2 at Meridian quad
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell volleyball team took part in a Jack Pine Conference quad on Wednesday, Sept. 28, held at Meridian. The Lady eagles took on Pinconning, Meridian and Gladwin. They topped Pinny 26-24 and 25-20, lost to…
Obituary: Jonathan Patrick Wixson
Jonathan Patrick Wixson, age 49, of Lake, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born the son of Ned and Eleanor (Zion) Wixson on March 17, 1973, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. On August 5,…
Obituary: Larry Eugene Vanderhoef
Larry Eugene Vanderhoef, of Hartwick Township, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was 75.Larry was born on New Years Eve, December 31, 1946 in Reed City, Michigan to Clarence and…
Obituary: John Walter Laverty
John Walter Laverty – Age 81 of Farwell, passed away at his home surrounded by family and loved ones on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. John was born to parents Wilton and Olive (Smedley) Laverty on August 25, 1941 on a…
Obituary: Glenn Dee McLachlan
Glenn Dee McLachlan – Age 62, a lifelong resident of the Farwell area, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Glenn was born to parents Glenn and Joan (Eisenhauer) McLachlan on January 7, 1960.…
Obituary: Larry F. Wood
Larry F. Wood, age 73, of Clare passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. He was born the son of Edwin J. and Ione (Cottrell) Wood on July 29, 1949, in Gladwin. He married Rose Erskine on Dec.…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: You can sure tell it’s October, especially in an election year
I’ll bet you thought I was going to write about fall color… well not quite yet, although it is getter pretty colorful out there.I know it is October this year because of the television. I am talking about television commercials.…
Postcard from the Pines: It’s time for fall stuff
October is here accompanied by the usual fall rituals. One of ours, and we have counted on it for years, is an early fall visit from my Ohio cousins. Years ago the boys accompanied their dad, my dad’s brother, and…
Faces in the Crowd: Avery Kietzman
For those who happened to watch the September 29th episode of Michigan Out of Doors, you might have caught a glimpse of Avery Kietzman in his natural habitat.Out on the river.Avery, a 2015 Marion graduate, is living his dream, guiding…
Marion High School celebrates homecoming
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – It was homecoming week last week at Marion High School and a wide array of events were featured from Monday through Friday, involving plenty of participation from the student body and fans.Homecoming king and queen…
100+ Women Who Care donate nearly $11K to Helping Paws
Nearly $11k was presented to Helping Paws Monday evening, an organization that provides service dogs for veterans. The funds were individual $100 checks – donations from members of the group: 100+Women Who Care in Clare and the Surrounding Area. Helping…
Mike’s Musings: My childhood playground destroyed by Ian
It was with great sadness that I viewed the videos and photos of the destruction to Fort Myers Beach caused by Hurricane Ian. I had spent many days of my youth and young adulthood enjoying the weather and beaches of…
Postcard from the Pines: September songs…
Friday is the last day of September. The month has gone by at warp speed, as they all seem to, that is unless you’re a ten year old. Let me put it this way; it is roughly three months until…
Clare celebrates Homecoming
Clare’s 2022 Homecoming King and Queen were named during halftime of the game Friday evening. They are Homecoming King James Knibbs and Homecoming Queen Bella Smylie.Courtesy photo
Family Night Out set for Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Special events will be going on all over Clare next Tuesday, October 4th, from 3 to 7 pm when the Clare Chamber, local sponsors, businesses, and organizations all over the community join together to present the second…
Whitmer elevates Hovey to Clare Circuit Court bench
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Attorney Tara S. Hovey, a partner at Dreyer, Hovey & Post LLP has been appointed to fill the vacancy left by the death last May of 55th Circuit Court Judge Thomas Evans.Hovey will fill a portion of…
Farwell football crushes Baldwin, 70-30.
by Ben MurphySports Writer It was somewhat close at the half. By the end however, it was another convincing victory for the Farwell 8-man football team on Friday. The 13th ranked Eagles were playing at Baldwin and led just 38-24…
McBain blows 30-point lead
by Ben MurphySports Writer Up 30-0 at the half, the McBain football team seemed to be in good position to take down rival Lake City Friday. The visiting Trojans stormed back in stunning fashion in the second half however, handing…
