Clare County Review & Marion Press

NMC soccer survives district opener, 5-4

by Ben MurphySports Writer The McBain Northern Michigan Christian soccer team was able to play on its home field for their Division 4 district opener on Monday. The Comets were taking on Pentwater, and had what appeared to be a comfortable lead, but had to survive a late rally to win 5-4.“Rough game for us,” Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Clare soccer scores district semi-final win

by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare soccer team was able to play at home against Howard City Tri-County in their Division 3 district semi-final match on Monday. The Pioneers put up two goals in each half, allowing them to continue their season with a 4-1 victory.“Although we won 4-1, we started off a little slow,” Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Election Slows Down Everything

Where is this year going? Until six weeks ago, that would have been my headline for this week’s column.The midterm election, November 8, is just two weeks from Tuesday.I hate to rush time, especially at my age, but I can hardly wait.Not because the holidays are just around the corner either. I haven’t even thought Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Faces in the Crowd: Danielle McKinstry

Growing up in Detroit, the farming business was a bit foreign to Danielle McKinstry.It’s not anymore.For the last ten years, Danielle has worked alongside Brad and Justin Morgan for Morgan Composting of Sears. After starting out in the retail store, her business acumen and penchant for learning earned her a quick promotion.These days, she runs Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Osceola commissioners vote to give sheriff raise

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted at its meeting this week to set the Commissioners’ per diem at $35 for a half day, up to four hours, and $70 for a full day, over four hours. Commissioners are paid for maximum of three meetings per day.Commissioners approved the grade, Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Osceola sets per diem rate

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County Commissioners set the public hearing for the 2023 budget at 9 a.m. on Nov. 1.“We ended up with a budget and are using some fund balance on paper to balance it,” commissioner Roger Elkins said. “Usually the entire budget isn’t expended so we should not be hiting the Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press

Gas prices still above $4 gallon

By John RaffelCorrespondent Osceola County’s average gas price as of Wednesday was $4.236 per gallon, according to AAA.This is somewhat in the middle compared to other neighboring counties which are:Clare County, $4.094; Lake County, $4.318; Midland County, $4.198; Isabella County, $4.318; Mecosta County, $4.113; Newaygo County $4.123; Roscommon County $4.255; Missaukee County $4.293; Wexford County, Read More…

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Mike’s Musings: Puppies, housing scams are latest

Scammers are everywhere on social media and the internet these days. They used to pose as policemen seeking funds or IRS agents demanding the money you owe for back taxes. But lately schemes have been getting more and more sophisticated. I’m going to tell you about two that friends experienced last week.First is the puppy Read More…