By Frank Passic LIME LAKE HISTORY, Part 1. A mile south of Spring Arbor is Lime Lake, a popular water sports (including scuba diving) and walking/biking recreation area for area residents. The Falling Waters Trail goes through the middle of the lake. Along the Trail are historical markers giving the history of the area. Lime Read More…
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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…
Horton man dies in single vehicle crash
A 52-year-old Horton man died on Saturday, July 12 after hitting a tree head-on. MSP troopers were dispatched at approximately 7:10 a.m. to a residence in the 8200 block of Thorne Road in Liberty Township for a single vehicle crash. The homeowners contacted 911 after hearing a loud crash. They came out to find a Read More…
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 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…
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…
Out and About: Women, cardio, and walking
There is not a book that explains everything a man must know in order to better understand women. We must continue to learn from experience, or listen to a person who has dealt with the fairer sex longer than you have. There are books that explain certain facts on how a woman does certain things, Read More…
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…
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…
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…