In less than 30 days, Americans will be asked to cast their ballots for the candidates and proposals of their choice. I am not here to write in support of any one candidate or proposal; however I am here to request that you exercise your right to vote.I know you’ve heard this before, but this Read More…
The King and Queen of Harrison’s Homecoming were crowned during the halftime ceremonies at the Homecoming game last week. Homecoming King for 2022 is Nathan Mass and Homecoming Queen is Madisyn Smith.Courtesy photo
by Ben MurphySports Writer After hitting a bit of a rough patch in Highland Conference play, the McBain Northern Michigan Christian volleyball team bounced back in the last week, picking up a pair of league wins. Most recently, the Lady Comets won at Evart, in straight sets, 25-16, 25-23 and 25-17.“It was a fun game Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell volleyball team took part in a Jack Pine Conference quad on Wednesday, Sept. 28, held at Meridian. The Lady eagles took on Pinconning, Meridian and Gladwin. They topped Pinny 26-24 and 25-20, lost to Meridian 25-13 and 25-19 and lost to Gladwin with scores 25-13 and 25-6.“The team continues Read More…
Jonathan Patrick Wixson, age 49, of Lake, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born the son of Ned and Eleanor (Zion) Wixson on March 17, 1973, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. On August 5, 2006, Jon married Rebecca Reger, and together they enjoyed sixteen years of marriage. Jon was a Read More…
Larry Eugene Vanderhoef, of Hartwick Township, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was 75.Larry was born on New Years Eve, December 31, 1946 in Reed City, Michigan to Clarence and Leatha (Matthews) Vanderhoef. He was a graduate of Evart High School, Class of 1965. Shortly Read More…
John Walter Laverty – Age 81 of Farwell, passed away at his home surrounded by family and loved ones on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. John was born to parents Wilton and Olive (Smedley) Laverty on August 25, 1941 on a farm outside of Farwell in Gilmore Township. John lived a long adventurous and fulfilling life. Read More…
Glenn Dee McLachlan – Age 62, a lifelong resident of the Farwell area, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Glenn was born to parents Glenn and Joan (Eisenhauer) McLachlan on January 7, 1960. He worked for many years before becoming disabled as a hazmat operator working with heavy Read More…
Larry F. Wood, age 73, of Clare passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. He was born the son of Edwin J. and Ione (Cottrell) Wood on July 29, 1949, in Gladwin. He married Rose Erskine on Dec. 15, 1980, and she survives him. He had worked for the Michigan Dairy Herd Improvement Association Read More…
I’ll bet you thought I was going to write about fall color… well not quite yet, although it is getter pretty colorful out there.I know it is October this year because of the television. I am talking about television commercials. The first Tuesday in November – Election Day – is now only a month away Read More…