By Pat MaurerCorrespondent February, and spring, aren’t far away, but winter is still in full swing with “Magical Harrison Frostbite 2024” on tap for February, so dress in warm clothes and get ready for some great events!Harrison’s 36th annual Frostbite…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Despite her protests that she “doesn’t deserve this honor,” Clare’s Lori Nevill, with an impressive list of service to the Clare community and surrounding area, has been deservedly selected as this year’s Irish Festival Grand Marshal.She truly…

We in the Greater Marion Area are blessed to have our featured person on the front page this week.  She is accomplished in her field and an inspiration for community involvement in reaching out and touching people’s lives.  As you…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion school superintendent Danyel Prielipp said coming into this week there have been three snow days in the district so far this school year.She said the district is in a similar situation as it was…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last week, approved the Community Corrections Director Position to increase from 35 to 37.5 hours per week effective January 1, 2024.Commissioners approved the EMS non-contractual Administrative…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County Circuit Court Judge, Kimberly Booher, on Jan. 19. sentenced Richard Shoemaker, 50 years old, of 335 South Sears, Reed City, to three consecutive terms of 25 years each following a two-day jury trial…

Long, cold snowy winters are nothing new to the residents of the Marion area. From the earliest lumbering days, when a good covering of snow was an advantage in the moving of logs, to the beginnings of the snowmobile days,…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN — McBain’s wrestling team had two Highland Conference matches on Jan. 11.McBain lost 23-18 to Evart.McBain’s Xander Houser at 150 lost 20-5 to Joseph Kunin. Luke Hoitenga had a forfeit win at 175 pounds.Wesley Nelson (190)…

By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare boys basketball team won their game against Farwell on Jan. 10 with a final score of 64-21. They also lost their game against Ithaca on Jan. 16 with a final score of 54-48. In a Hudl…

Rebecca G. Evans peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her family on December 18th, 2023. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Richard and June Groves on April 7th, 1941. She graduated Clare High School in 1959…

Marion Ruth Bond age 79, a long time resident of Harrison passed away at her home Saturday January 13, 2024.Marion was born December 30, 1944 in Pontiac MI to Judson and Iva (Collison) Winchester. She was united in marriage to…

Thomas Karl Knoll, age 83, of Clare, MI passed away on January 15, 2024. Born March 5, 1940 in Flint, MI Tom was the first of three children to Fred and Irma Knoll. Tom was raised on a farm in…

Truman O. Hale, age 87, of Clare, passed away peacefully in the company of his wife, Barb Smock at their home on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born the son of Orville and Dorothy Hale on January 13, 1936,…

The new year is here and already the middle of January is already past – last Monday actually.We’ve had some bone chilling cold, lots of snow and wind to greet it, along with the local TV weatherman’s promise of some…

Recently, I was gently lectured by one of my clients. She was putting a special emphasis on one of the psalms that I often sing and pray. “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be…

By John RaffelCorrespondent Last week’s winter storms, which included nearly a foot of snow on the area over the weekend, interrupted school schedules.Classes and extra-curricular activities were canceled throughout the week because of the weather.“So far this year, McBain Schools…

Carl Elwood has lived in places near and far.  Carl has lived in Marion, where he presently resides, in Minnesota, Chicago, Puerto Rico, Alaska, and many other places.  His father was a US Navy Chaplain, which resulted in the family…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain superintendent Scott Akom recently explained in a correspondence to area residents what is being done about the vacant McBain principal’s job.“I am sure many of you have heard that Mr. Biller has resigned as…

By Kaitlyn Campbell A man accused of running over a dirt biker in Lake in October will face trial for murder and other charges in Mount Pleasant.On Jan. 10, Judge Sara Spencer-Noggle ordered Allen Leroy Sprague to face trial on…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent “December was a busy month,” Clare Fire Chief Jim Chapman said in his report to the City Commission Monday evening. He said, we responded to five vehicle accidents, three with no injuries and two with injuries.” He…