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Poleski reports on mental health, body scanners
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer Most of the news from the Concord Township Board meeting came in reports from County Commissioner Earl Poleski, Deputy Larry Jacobson and the approval of a 3.4 percent cost-of-living raise for Concord Fire Department’s firefighters.…
Trinity Episcopal Church rings a bell to honor veterans’ legacy
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, joined many other churches and organizations across the U.S. ringing the Bells of Peace at 11 a.m. on the 11th day on the 11th month. The ringing and service honor when…
Brooks Fountain accident investigation continues
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Marshall Police are continuing to investigate last Thursday’s crash into Marshall’s Brooks Memorial Fountain basin by a 38-year-old male driver from Albion Township. Dave Gilbert of the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday morning, “We…
Calhoun County Dodged a Bullet — But Albion’s Story May Be Different
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer ALBION — At a moment when national indicators seemed poised to turn negative, economist Michael Horrigan, president of the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, told attendees at Albion’s October Economic Club luncheon that…
Lockport denies battery storage ordinance, recommends repeal of entire solar ordinance
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — Strong opposition to renewable energy in Lockport Township sunk a controversial ordinance amendment Monday, and could also potentially sink the township’s solar ordinance altogether.On Monday, Lockport Township’s board unanimously approved the denial of…
Sports
Waniewski hired as new head coach of GOCC men’s basketball
CENTREVILLE — Glen Oaks Community College announced last month the hiring of Sam Waniewski as the GOCC men’s basketball head coach for the 2025-26 season. Waniewski’s extensive experience and reputation for scouting, recruiting, skill development and academic oversight made him stand…
Sturgis swim/dive third at SCC Championships
BATTLE CREEK — The Sturgis girls swim and dive team finished third at the SCC Championships, which was hosted by Battle Creek Harper Creek last Friday and Saturday.The Trojans recorded 311 points, with Harper Creek (527 points) finishing first and…
Harrison, Farwell football players draw honors
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell and Harrison football teams were members of the Jack Pine Conference’s Division 2 this season and placed several players on the all-league list announced recently.For Farwell, sophomore Mason Sterling was honored as a first-team…
Holley thrives on soccer field for Saugatuck
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAs a sophomore last season, Saugatuck soccer standout Dante Holley received Second Team All-State recognition.As a junior, he wanted more.“I know being Second Team All-State is an honor, but it’s never fun to feel like you are…
Plainwell swim & dive finishes second at league finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BATTLE CREEK—Host Harper Creek ran away—or, more accurately, swam away—with the SCC title on Saturday, Nov. 8, racking up 527 points.But the three local girls swim & dive teams—Plainwell, Otsego and Allegan—had plenty to celebrate as…
Columns
Out and About: Veteran’s Day, breakfast, and stopping things
“Birds wing after a storm, why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” ~ Rose Fitzgerald KennedyThis week we celebrate Veterans Day. It’s the time to honor all veterans of our Armed Forces and…
May I Walk with You? CAREGIVER BURNOUT
Recently I was talking with a lady who had been caring for her handicapped child for many years. While she obviously loves her daughter, she has begun showing symptoms of anxiety and depression. She is finding herself not sleeping well,…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorEmotional IntelligenceEmpathy can be bad for you, say experts. Whoever they are. Tuning into and sharing other people’s emotions from their perspective can bring us together in a healing process, says Robin Stern, associate director of the Yale…
Life as Performance Art
For someone who is not a certified member of the Handyman’s Union and a complete all-thumbs fiasco in most do-it-yourself projects, I find myself having to make a stop at a hardware store a couple times a week. Especially in…
Mike’s Musings: The True Spirit of Christmas Lives in Helping Others
As the Christmas season approaches, the lights, music, and festive cheer remind us of joy, family, and tradition. But amid the celebration, it’s also a time to remember what this season truly represents — compassion, generosity, and community. For many…
