By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — A confluence of conflicts between both Mendon and Grand Rapids Sacred Heart Academy led to Sacred Heart’s MHSAA eight-man Division 2 football team forfeiting their first-round playoff matchup against the Hornets that was scheduled for this week. On Thursday, it was announced that Sacred Heart, the sixth-ranked Division 2 Read More…
By Frank Passic There are only a small handful of persons who lived in Albion that have appeared in national motion pictures. One of them was Donna Montran (1893-1976), an Albion native who appeared in the 1915 silent film epic “Birth of a Nation” as one of the “Belles of 1861.” Another was Violet Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer 4th Circuit Court Judge, Thomas Wilson, who is under review by the Judicial Tenure Commission of the State of Michigan, filed an answer to the complaint, FC 110, on Oct. 22. The complaint, filed on Sept. 11, included eight counts of alleged misconduct or conflict of interest, including drinking or Read More…
By Sylvia Benavidez From intricate handmade costumes to inflatables, an estimated 1,000 kids and adults walked up and down Superior Street Sunday gathering treats at this year’s Sweets on Superior. One of the over 30 vendors at the event, Nick VanAcker, director of Outreach & Education for Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum had an unofficial Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The City of Jackson is holding mid-term elections on Tuesday Nov. 4. At stake are three city council seats: Ward 1, Incumbent Arlene Robinson against challenger Dena K. Morgan. Ward 1 covers the south side of Jackson. Robinson was first elected in 2013; re-elected in 2017, and in 2021. She Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Local volleyball teams will be starting their road to Kellogg Arena beginning next week. All local teams will be participating in the MHSAA playoffs, which begin on Nov. 3 with first round District action, which wraps up by Nov. 8. The brackets for districts were revealed last Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Seven of the eight local football teams that made the MHSAA football playoffs will try to run the gauntlet toward a state title beginning this weekend with district play. All games will be played tonight at 7 p.m. Mendon’s game, which would have taken place in Mendon Read More…
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -Marcel ProustYo-Yos were once used as weapons in the Philippines.On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) will sponsor another “Pet Picture” event. This will take place at the Family Farm and Home store Read More…
By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us Read More…
It featured trick-or-treating at participating businesses, a trunk-or-treat at Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, wagon rides that departed from Sturgis Historical Museum, and monster truck rides, youth activities such as face-painting and bounce house, live music and food vendors. Halloween events continue in Sturgis on Oct. 31. A parade is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Read More…