October is here accompanied by the usual fall rituals. One of ours, and we have counted on it for years, is an early fall visit from my Ohio cousins. Years ago the boys accompanied their dad, my dad’s brother, and learned what they needed to know about hunting in the north woods. They also heard Read More…
For those who happened to watch the September 29th episode of Michigan Out of Doors, you might have caught a glimpse of Avery Kietzman in his natural habitat.Out on the river.Avery, a 2015 Marion graduate, is living his dream, guiding fisherman out on the Manistee and Pere Marquette Rivers as a guide for Manistee River Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – It was homecoming week last week at Marion High School and a wide array of events were featured from Monday through Friday, involving plenty of participation from the student body and fans.Homecoming king and queen court consisted of the following: 2021 King, Thomas Jenema; 2022 Prince, Blake Lee; 2022 homecoming Read More…
Nearly $11k was presented to Helping Paws Monday evening, an organization that provides service dogs for veterans. The funds were individual $100 checks – donations from members of the group: 100+Women Who Care in Clare and the Surrounding Area. Helping Paws founder Lori Shaw said the funds are much appreciated and will be used for Read More…
It was with great sadness that I viewed the videos and photos of the destruction to Fort Myers Beach caused by Hurricane Ian. I had spent many days of my youth and young adulthood enjoying the weather and beaches of this quaint little island. My parents owned a condominium mid-island, and I remember fondly visiting Read More…
Friday is the last day of September. The month has gone by at warp speed, as they all seem to, that is unless you’re a ten year old. Let me put it this way; it is roughly three months until the New Year. It has only been three months since the last one. Think about Read More…
Clare’s 2022 Homecoming King and Queen were named during halftime of the game Friday evening. They are Homecoming King James Knibbs and Homecoming Queen Bella Smylie.Courtesy photo
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Special events will be going on all over Clare next Tuesday, October 4th, from 3 to 7 pm when the Clare Chamber, local sponsors, businesses, and organizations all over the community join together to present the second annual “Family Night Out.”It will be a night to remember! Even the schools are getting Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Attorney Tara S. Hovey, a partner at Dreyer, Hovey & Post LLP has been appointed to fill the vacancy left by the death last May of 55th Circuit Court Judge Thomas Evans.Hovey will fill a portion of the remainder of Evan’s term, beginning when she is sworn in as Judge of the Read More…
by Ben MurphySports Writer It was somewhat close at the half. By the end however, it was another convincing victory for the Farwell 8-man football team on Friday. The 13th ranked Eagles were playing at Baldwin and led just 38-24 at the break. The second half was all Farwell as it racked up plenty more Read More…