Unidentified man buried in Clare after grisly murder
A white male about 45 years old, found stuffed in a refrigerator northwest of Harrison, was buried in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, in a brief ceremony. Investigators seek a missing-person match using dental records as they probe the fiery, gunshot slaying and concealment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Grove
Clare
John Doe
Harrison
East Lansing
Temple
Dunned
Clare Sentinel
Water situation serious in Clare recall vote
Grant Township voters turnout Tuesday and rejected recalls of Al Schumm and Ron Cooper over zoning and land use plans. Opponents argued the plan was repealed while supporters said zoning aids growth. A new township supervisor and trustee were elected replacing recalled officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
al Schumm
Ron Cooper
Schumm
Cooper
Hayes Township
Theodore Ratchel
Angela Nowake
Downtown parking plan faces public hearing and costs
Clare residents and business owners attended a Monday public hearing on establishing a downtown special assessment district for parking. The plan totals about 159000 dollars for land purchases and lot improvements, with 72 spaces on 4th Street and 80 spaces east of McEwan Avenue. The city will set assessments later, with objections heard at next meetings, while water supply concerns threaten looming restrictions as wells decline under drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Vince Demasi
Demasi
Richard Hughes
City Commission
Clute
Guys and Dolls
4Th St
5Th St
McEwan Avenue
Glen Cain
Bob Kennedy
Kennedy
Dune Buggy Driver Killed In Clare County Crash
Garry Shimmell 21 of Harrison died in a crash at old US-27 and Cranberry Lake as his dune buggy and a car driven by Debra Lee Hagebock 20 collided at 9 25 p m Friday June 24. Shimmell was pinned and pronounced dead at Clare Osteopathic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Shimmell
Harrison
Clare County
Cranberry Lake Road
Debra Lee Hagebock
Gus Aleck
Shimmell
Clare Osteopathic Hospital
Sheriff Aleck launches crackdown on drunk driving
Clare County Sheriff Gus Aleck announces a traffic crackdown after six fatal accidents in 35 days. Road patrols will issue more tickets to deter violators, especially drinking drivers, with extra patrols during the 4th of July weekend and reserve deputies in cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Gus Aleck
Aleck
Sheriff Aleck
Lake plans centennial celebration in Lake village
The Village of Lake marks 100 years with a July 16 17 schedule. Activities start Friday evening with a children's ball game at the town park a beer tent bingo tent and an 8 pm street dance featuring Firebrood Band. July 16 parade auction at 9 am Main Street across from Pavelka's Store. Many games contests and foods with beer bingo again all day and a street dance at 8 pm featuring Blue Ridge Ramblers. Town hall hosts relics exhibit of many objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Joe Snovers
Pavelka
Clare Sidewalk Sale and Arts and Crafts Festival Weekend
Community events mark July 1 and 2 with sidewalk sales citywide and a Arts and Crafts Festival at City Park by the water tower. Fred Wilson of Flint returns with oils landscapes and live demonstrations. Cash prizes added for multiple art categories and Best of Show judged by Cecil Dodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Water Tower
Fred Wilson
Flint
Fred
Wilson
Michigan
Canada
Cecil Dodes
Harrison
Mid Michigan Arts Council
Arts Council
Charles Robinson
Midland
Robinson
Claudia Newman
Joanne Wilcox
Calmus Sisters
Don Bovine
Collom Sisters
Mid Michigan Community College
Clare Sentinel Sets Early Deadline for July Issue
The Clare Sentinel announces an early deadline for next week's edition due to July. All display and classified ads, news, and pictures must arrive at the Sentinel office by Friday July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Sentinel
Sentinel
Fireworks and Festivities Across Clare County July Fourth Week
Clare County residents enjoy multiple fireworks displays and events. Lions Club set fireworks at Lake Shamrock dusk July 3 with rain date July 4, Farwell park hosts a July 3 show, and Farwell flags July 2–3 at Village park with beer tent and activities. The Clare Peppermint Lounge softball tournament runs July 2–4 at Brookwood Park with teams from Saginaw Hemlock and Midland. Harrison hosts Arts and Crafts July 2, Flea Market 9 a.m.–9 p.m., 4H events, Pontoon Arama, July 3 Family Fun Nite, July 4 parade and derby with dusk fireworks at Fairgrounds plus kiddie rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Clare
Lions Club
Lake Shamrock
Farwell Park
Farwell
Clare Peppermint
Brookwood Park
Saginaw
Hemlock
Midland
Harrison
Fairgrounds
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Gillett
Funeral Home
Glenda Rauch
Harrison Cleaver
Rev. Gillett
Kathleen Wall
Harley Tuttle
Ellen Mall
Jola Archbold
Lil
Alfred R. Bransdorfer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!