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Council Advances Development Projects as Public Weighs in on City Manager
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer The Albion City Council meeting on Tuesday evening drew a higher level of public engagement than in recent months, with about 20 residents attending to offer respectful yet pointed comments on the proposed city manager…
Swains Lake sewer update: Is a whole-lake solution in the works?
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer Pulaski Township took a step forward in the Swains Lake Sewer Project at this month’s board meeting. After a report from Alan Smaka, project engineer, the board voted to authorize application to the U.S. Agriculture…
Albion Scouts celebrate 110 years with packed anniversary dinner by the river
By Maggie LaNoue, contributing writer A full house filled the American Legion hall overlooking the Kalamazoo River Monday night as Scouts BSA Troop 158 marked its 110th birthday with a community celebration, Court of Honor, and recognition of youth and…
Albion City Council Approves Contract With Returning City Manager Sheryl Theriot
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing writer The Albion City Council voted Tuesday, Feb. 17, to approve a contract with Dr. Sheryl L. Theriot as city manager, bringing back a familiar leader as the city faces major redevelopment projects and ongoing challenges…
Boys’ basketball district brackets confirmed
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Tournament season is rapidly approaching – or is already here – for winter sports, with the basketball tournaments getting underway beginning next week.Boys’ basketball will come first, with every local team participating…
Sports
Clare ski teams win conference
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Both Clare boys and gils team won their conference meets on Monday.“This is the girls eighth year winning the conference. This is the boys 1st year since 2021,” Clare coach Tim Gariglio said. “The boys…
Plainwell advances to regionals with district victory
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—In his first season leading his alma mater, Jay Bohl helped guide the Plainwell wrestling team to a postseason milestone.The Trojans captured a Division 2 district championship Thursday, Feb. 12, defeating Gull Lake 52–21 on Plainwell’s…
Allegan edges past Hopkins to claim team district title
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOPKINS—The journey back to Wings Stadium is officially underway for the Allegan wrestling team.A year after advancing to the Division 3 state semifinals for the first time since 2014, the Tigers took the first step toward…
Paw Paw wrestling season ends
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw lost 64-17 to Richland Gull Lake in district semifinal wrestling action on Feb. 12.There were three winners for Paw Paw.Aaron Quiles (285) won by forfeit. Gunner Gales (190) won 19-2 over John…
Glass drops 41 in TR girls win over Paw Paw; falls just short of school record
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — On a night where four people were inducted into Three Rivers High School’s Athletics Hall of Fame, it was a Three Rivers senior’s Hall-of-Fame-worthy performance that stole the show Friday night. Senior guard…
Columns
Out and About: Cat facts, Valentine’s Day, and loss
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” -Harry S. TrumanDid You Know?
May I Walk with You? REPENT, REJOICE, RELAX
Dealing with anxiety has never been a thing I do well. Especially now that I am retired. Being a psychologist and helping others deal with anxiety and depression was one of the ways I dealt with my own anxiety and…
Mike’s Musings: Congressional net worth keeps riding and nothing is being done about it
For years, the public has watched members of Congress enter office with modest wealth and leave as millionaires. Lately there has been a lot of talk about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s net worth soaring from o to $30,000,000 while holding office…
Life as Performance Art
On the whole, Wendell (not his real name) was a nice guy. He had good morals, was kind to his family and neighbors, worked hard, had tremendous brain power and many other admirable qualities.We were on a couple college faculty…
Out and About: Fun facts, Valentine’s Day, and women
“America – it is a fabulous country, the only fabulous country; it is the only place where miracles not only happen, but where they happen all the time.” -Thomas WolfeDid You Know?
