Carrie L. Garver age 85, of Clare, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at MyMichigan Health in Clare. She was born the daughter of John and Thelma (Colmus) Bauer on January 25, 1937 in Clare, Michigan. She married Rex Garver on April 27, 1956 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 2007. Read More…
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 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…
Postcard from the Pines: Still Falling
The autumn colors are still glorious and the progression of the annual show is right on time. Holly berries are profuse in many swamps. We are beyond happy to have them on our new piece of paradise. Last year the berries fell before I could cut many. This year I’m prepared to get them soon Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…