Clare County Review & Marion Press Columns

May I Walk with You? FIRST RESPONDERS

Recently, I had the wonderful experience of participating in a class that prepared me to carry a concealed pistol. During the class I not only learned the laws concerning carrying a concealed weapon, but also learned the appropriate way to handle a pistol. The class also practiced shooting. It was fun!The class was taught by Read More…

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Pat’s Bits and Pieces: A Day at the Office

Well February over a week old already. Only 19 more days to go…I haven’t had time to complain about my least favorite month much though. I’ve been pretty sick with a reaction to an antibiotic.One more allergic reaction to add to what seems like a never-ending list…So, I haven’t even been able to get outside Read More…

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Faces in the Crowd: Mark Hammar

This week’s interview is with Mark Hammar who was featured a couple of years ago with his wife Deb.  In that feature part of the article centered on their retirement from Michigan Gas Company and their traveling.  I would like this feature to center on Mark’s skills in and around his workshop, his hobbies, and Read More…

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Osceola sheriff responds to 485 calls in January

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – January was an active month for local law enforcement officials.The Osceola County sheriff’s Office took 485 calls for service for the month of January.The corrections staff booked 71 subjects into the jail between Jan. 1-31. The average daily inmate population for January was 58 inmates.Here’s how many calls the department Read More…

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McBain man arrested on meth charges

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Michigan State Police has arrested a McBain man for possession of methamphetamine.Troopers report that on Sunday Feb. 4, at around 1:50 a.m, they stopped a vehicle on Burlingame Street near 13th St. in Cadillac.A passenger in the vehicle, 35-year-old Jame Edward Farve III of McBain, was in possession of Read More…

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Missaukee woman injured in head-on crash

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A Missaukee County woman suffered minor injuries from a crash on southbound US 131 near Mile Marker 177 in Clam Lake Township on Sunday.Michigan State police troopers report that according to witnesses, a GMC Terrain entered the freeway from the off ramp at exit 177 and proceeded to travel northbound Read More…

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Frostbite Magical Winter Festival is here!

By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 36th annual Frostbite Winter Festival with a “Magical” theme started Thursday and will run through Saturday evening. The festival, underway next week February 8th through the 10th and is guaranteed to put some winter fun into your February, snow or no snow!Keep in mind that this year’s festival theme is Read More…

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GOP activist to represent himself on fight charges

By Kaitlyn Campbell A GOP activist will be representing himself in court on charges that are involved with a fight with another Republican at the Doherty Hotel on July 8.James F. Chapman, 63, appeared in the Clare County District Court on Jan. 30 for arraignment on a bench warrant, which was issued by a judge Read More…

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City approves property transfer for Tractor Supply

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A property transfer was approved at Monday’s City Commission meeting.Through the Urban Cooperation Agreement (UCA) with Grant Township, a request from Dillon Properties Management, LLC (Tractor Supply Company), to transfer approximately 3.25 acres located at 10600 South Clare Avenue from Grant Township to the City, was on Monday’s agenda.City Manager Jeremy Howard Read More…