Floods close roads and threaten dams in Clare County
Rainfall from Labor Day weekend floods northern Lower Michigan with 14 Isabella County road closures and damages around $30,000. Digest: Clare County highways, bridges, and dams including Lake of the Pines face strain while flood insurance expands nationally providing subsidized coverage for homeowners and businesses.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Clare
J. Robert Hunter
HUD
Small Business Administration
Hunter
Maple Street
3Rd Street
Brookwood
Lower Michigan
Isabella County
Mecosta
Michigan
Clare Bell
Doc Thompson
Farwell
Stevenson Lake
Townline Lake Rd
Ball Rd
Clare County
Shamrock Lake
Surrey Lake
Glen Cain
High School Football Opens This Weekend in Local Area
Several Friday games kick off the season with Clare visiting Pinconning Harrison at Grayling Farwell at Mason City Central Gladwin at Beaverton and Central Michigan hosting Western Michigan on Saturday.
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Clare
Pinconning
Harrison
Grayling
Farwell
Mason City Central
Gladwin
Beaverton
Central Michigan University
Western Michigan
Farwell Hotel Fire Damages Second Floor At Parkview
A fire gutted most of the Farwell Parkview Hotel second floor Thursday after flames were spotted by passer-by Neil Agle. Fire crews from Farwell and Clare responded, bringing the blaze under control within about 30 minutes.
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Parkview
Farwell
Neil Agle
Clare
Larry Schofield
Clare approves 100 unit senior housing project amid city concerns
The Clare City Commission backed a proposed 100 unit senior citizens complex by Dr. Elmer Shurlow pending state and federal funding. The Clare County Housing Commission also approved support. The council reviews leasing city property for oil drilling. A fire caused heavy damage to a building floor but minimal lower level damage, with quick volunteer fire response praised.
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Clare City Commission
Senior Citizens
Elmer Shurlow
Shurlow
DS+10
Clare County Housing Commission
Drive With Architectural Plans For New Sanctuary
The congregation near the Claret Methodist Church seeks funds for a new sanctuary. Rev. Forrest D. Heddon of the Office of Finance and Field Service, Board of Global Ministries, aids the local drive to support building costs.
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Claret Methodist Church
Clare
Forrest D. Heddon
Office of Finance and Field Service
Board of Global Ministries
New Farwell Post Office Promises Modern Service
Postmaster Don Smith says the new Farwell post office will serve about 5,400 people and offer a modern layout. He notes improved box access and counter visibility, with plans to move in right after Christmas.
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Farwell
Don Smith
Smith
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Cain
Fred Siegle
Siegle
Lake of the Pines
Dale Lyons
Lyons
Dale B °Ndon
Clare County Road Commission
Washington Road
Grant Ave
Rogers Ave
Brandon
Rock Road
Bluff Lake
Clarence Road
Cranberry Lake
Us-10
Clare Sentinel
Farwell Hotel
Schofield
Agle
Ador
Dolores DePue
Rev
Rorrest D. Heddon
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