Dave Johns, a ’68 Reed City graduate, will insist that he’s just a simple man, someone not all that interesting.Nonsense.From 1986 to 2011, Dave worked for the Osceola County Road Commission. During that time, he, along with his wife Shirley,…

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – The Missaukee County Board of Commissioners has decided to negotiate with Jessica Nielsen to fill the county administrator’s position Nielsen is currently clerk and interim administrator.At a recent board meeting, Chet Janik, Michigan Leadership…

A long time ago, I was in a convenience story buying a soft drink and candy bar, when I noticed a guy stuffing several items inside his coat. He then proceeded to walk out paying for nothing. I froze and…

My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it…

By Kaitlyn Campbell A Harrison man was sentenced on Nov. 21 in connection to the murder of Brian Leszcz.On Oct. 4, Kenneth Joseph Young plead no contest to Assault with Intent to Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Terrell York, of Deerfield Township in Isabella County, will be spending from two to eight years in prison for keeping his dead wife’s body in a freezer in his home to continue to collect her Social Security.York…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Christmas festivities are gearing up all over Clare County December 9th with lighted parades, Santa, Craft Shows and much, much more to see and do throughout the area. Clare:The fun begins in Clare with a Holiday Craft…

By John Raffel Danyel Prielipp wears many hats as superintendent and elementary principal at Marion schools.But she is also coach of a well establish competitive cheer program with high hopes for another strong year.Practices began in mid-November with the Eagles…

By Kaitlyn CampbellThe Clare boys basketball team won their first game of the season against Alma on Nov. 28 with a final score of 56-51.In a Hudl highlights video of the game, in the first quarter, Ryan Rodenbo had a…

Devere “Dee” Ernest Lamphere, age 81 of McBain passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Autumnwood of McBain. Dee was born to Mary and Ernest Lamphere in Cadillac, MI on September 18, 1942. Dee married the love of his…

Frank Ronald Terry Frank Ronald Terry, 70, of Harrison, passed away on November 21, 2023 at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. Frank was born December 4, 1952, and lived his early years in Hazel Park, Michigan. He is survived…

Lawrence “Larry” Kelly Green– age 64 of Lake passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at MYMichigan Health in Clare.  Lawrence was born on December 17th, 1958, to parents Herbert Lee and Diane (Verty) Green in Detroit, Michigan.  Larry grew…

John Thomas Wood Farwell, MI John Thomas Wood, age 71, of Farwell, MI, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. At John’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be a memorial…

Alice Marie Pence– age 95 of Lake passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Prestige Place in Mt. Pleasant.  Alice was born on November 17th, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to parents John and Elizabeth (LaRue) Hardy. Alice married Lawrence…

Phil Rodgers of Bronwood Ga, (formerly Marion Mi) passed away Wednesday November 15 after a long hard fought battle with Cancer with his loving wife of 51 years Connie by his side. Phillip was born January 12th 1953 the fourth…

Donna Lou Rodabaugh– age 91 of Farwell passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Woodland Hospice House in Mt. Pleasant.  Donna was born on March 4th, 1932, to parents Vernie B. and Bernice I. Austin Hose in Lake City,…

Cynthia G. (Hemstreet) Mayes, age 75 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant assisted living facility.  Cindy was born the second of four children to Jack and Romagne (Perry) Hemstreet on…

It’s an interesting era in our schools. It can be easy to believe the sky is falling depending on where you get your news. But there are beacons of great things happening in our schools all the time. And our…

While reading “This Is My Body” by Bishop Robert Baron I was dismayed to discover that 69% of Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. How sad! I take that to mean that…

I can’t believe it but I am actually writing this column a whole day before it needs to be sent in to the editor.This is so unusual that it will probably mess up my whole week and of course it…