Clare County Review & Marion Press

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Nefarious November has arrived

When it comes to the weather around mid-Michigan, November is definitely nefarious (wicked).Typically, it’s cold nights and cold days, windy, cloudy weather, rain, and sometimes snow (which can arrive any time after November shows up).The sun peeks out just to tease you a bit, but you can bet it’s pretty cold out there and the Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Obituary: Sharon Mae Jackson

Sharon Mae Jackson, age 80, of Clare, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Woodland Hospice in Mt. Pleasant.  She was born the daughter of William Henry and Aletha Mae (McLaughlin) Jackson on June 4, 1942, in Clare.  Sharon lived most of her life in the Clare area, except for a few years while working in Read More…

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Obituary: Vernon “Vern” L. Hart

Vernon “Vern” L. Hart, age 80, formerly of Oscoda passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Schnepp Senior Care Center in St. Louis.  Vernon was born the son of the late Richard “Dick” and Jennie (Heizer) Hart on April 14, 1942 in Cedarville.  He was a Clare High School graduate, class of 1960; following graduation he Read More…

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Obituary: Phyllis Jean Cowles Richardson Ellison

Phyllis Jean Cowles Richardson Ellison.Heaven gained a new citizen on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Phyllis went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Phyllis was born in as the 11th child of Maud and Ralph Cowles, on June 3, 1930. She was predeceased by her parents, and all siblings.  As a child of depression era, she was Read More…

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Obituary: Marcia Ann Powell

Marcia Ann Powell age 76 of Clare, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Marcia was born March 28, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Orville Murphy and Gladys (Dingman) Murphy. Marcia was united in marriage to Mr. Rox J. Powell on March 15, 1965, in Saginaw.Mrs. Powell had resided Read More…

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Obituary: Fredrick A. Rohrabacher

Fredrick A. Rohrabacher, age 83 of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Woodland Hospice House of Mt. Pleasant.  On August 19, 1939, Fred was born the son of George and Alma (Hyatt) Rohrabacher in Lansing, Michigan.  Shortly after his graduation from Dimondale High School in 1958, he was united in marriage to his high Read More…

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Postcard from the Pines: More Library Noise

Unbelievably, November came in like a lamb, but hang on to your mittens because much like unpredictable March, it could very well go raging into December like a lion in search of holiday mayhem. That scenario doesn’t even seem possible on this lovely late fall day. Granted, most of the leaves have fallen and early Read More…

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Branimal’s expands with move to new store

By Aaron Michell Late this summer, Branimal’s Party Store moved from their location on the northeast corner of M-115 and 20 Mile to their new bigger location just across the road. And the move to a bigger location was just the beginning.In addition to now having the space to offer hundreds of new store items, Read More…

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Marion council members running unopposed

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Nov. 8 general election ballot for Marion voters will include officers for the village council.None of the races are contested. Incumbent Flora A. Grundy is running unopposed for another term as resident of the village of Marion.Three candidates are running for three Marion trustees: Calvin Ellens, Jack Nehmer and Read More…