Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Hot Air Jubilee and U.S. Women’s National Hot Air Balloon Championships take to Jackson skies

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The annual Hot Air Jubilee balloon festival lands in Jackson at Ella Sharp Park on July 18-20. An added feature to this year’s event is the U.S. Women’s National Hot Air Balloon Championship, which began Monday and will continue through July 19. The USWNC is a competitive race and skills Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Dedeaux appears in court; his attorney claims case is not what it appears to be

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Roe-Darrel Dedeaux, age 33, appeared via Zoom in 12th District Court on Friday July 11, in the courtroom of Judge Robert Gaecke, for a Probable Cause Conference Dedeaux had been held without bond in the Jackson County Jail. He is charged with two counts of 1st degree criminal sexual conduct, Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Albion Church receives new electric van

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is the recipient of a new all-electric van made possible through a program by Consumers Energy. Consumers Energy provided the van as part of its rebate program for fleets serving income-qualified communities, to provide affordable electric transportation and help communities across Michigan. The church held an outdoor fellowship worship service on Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Group transforms Albion’s treasured waterways

Michigan Waterway Stewards has been working in Albion to clean the Kalamazoo River of litter, trash, and other debris. The greatest achievement will be the clearing of woody debris to create navigable lanes, enhancing passive recreation on and along the Kalamazoo River. Once completed, paddlers will be able to travel the approximately 123 miles from Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel News

Graber, Nash to share leadership at Norton Elementary

District to continue ‘conversation’ about Norton’s future as initial elementary enrollment decreases By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Two Three Rivers Community Schools administrators will be sharing leadership duties at Norton Elementary in what the school board says is a “cost savings” to the district amid the ongoing restructure at the school. On Monday, Read More…

Clare County Review Sports

Allen a key future player for Clare

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Only six players will be returning for Clare’s softball team next year from this season’s roster including sophomore first baseman Pamela Allen, who enjoyed a state runner-up finish in Division 3.“I’m really excited,: Allen said at Michigan State University after her team beat Ravenna 2-1 in the state semifinals to Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel News

Heritage Festival takes center stage in Burr Oak

By Steve Eldridge “A More Perfect Union” is the theme for the 2025 Burr Oak Heritage Festival, which is scheduled to kick off next Thursday July 24. The festival, which has always proved to be a big draw for the community, nearly quadruples the population for the village over the four-day celebration. With numerous activities, Read More…