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Langley Covered Bridge closed until further notice after height limiters hit

Langley Covered Bridge closed until further notice after height limiters hit

ByRobert TomlinsonDec 9, 20243 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The Langley Covered Bridge outside of Centreville is closed to traffic for at least the next two weeks after both height limiters in the area were hit last week. Road Commission Manager John Lindsey…

Santa arrives at ‘Dashing Through Downtown’ in Sturgis

Santa arrives at ‘Dashing Through Downtown’ in Sturgis

ByDennis VolkertDec 6, 20241 min read

Santa Claus got a fire truck ride to Free Church Park in Sturgis, on day two of “Dashing Through Downtown.” Sturgis High School marching band led the parade.  It came on day two of “Dashing Through Downtown,” presented by Sturgis…

Feed Jackson Initiative Gives Away 1,000 Thanksgiving Meals

Feed Jackson Initiative Gives Away 1,000 Thanksgiving Meals

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

A group of restaurant owners, friends, and volunteers got together last Wednesday to help Jackson residents. In the end more than 1,000 Thanksgiving dinners were issued to local residents. Baby Bear Burger owner Marshawn Goodloe and a host of local…

Local resident and ADPS officer team up Thanksgiving save elderly couple from drowning by Sylvia Benavidez

Local resident and ADPS officer team up Thanksgiving save elderly couple from drowning by Sylvia Benavidez

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20248 min read

Albion Department of Public Safety Chief Aaron Phipps shared at Monday’s City Council meeting how proud he was of his officers and the civilian who worked together to save an elderly couple from drowning on Thanksgiving. What started off as…

Christmas Around Town welcomes in holiday season in chilly conditions

Christmas Around Town welcomes in holiday season in chilly conditions

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20245 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It certainly felt like the holiday season in downtown Three Rivers last weekend, not just with the festivities, but also with the weather conditions.The annual Christmas Around Town, held in downtown Friday and…

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Sports

Big second quarter leads Centreville boys to season-opening victory over Chiefs

Big second quarter leads Centreville boys to season-opening victory over Chiefs

ByRobert TomlinsonDec 9, 20245 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — It was a tight game through the first eight minutes between Centreville and White Pigeon Friday night, with the Chiefs out to an 18-16 lead after both teams traded buckets throughout the quarter. However,…

Lumen Christi sets state football records in championship victory

Lumen Christi sets state football records in championship victory

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

by Jeff Steers Contributing Writer Last Friday was a record setting day for the Lumen Christi Catholic High School varsity football team. The Titans defeated Lansing Catholic 56-18 to claim the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 6 state title.…

Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers drops close season opener

Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers drops close season opener

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20244 min read

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team dropped their first game of the regular season in a close loss to Hopkins at home Tuesday, 40-36.Dani Glass led the way for the Wildcats with a double-double, scoring 19 points and…

Farwell wrestling has new coach

Farwell wrestling has new coach

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20241 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Ryan Cutler is confident of having a strong first year as Farwell’s wrestling coach.But as a new skipper for the Eagles, Cutler is waiting himself to see what the Eagles will be looking like this…

Saugatuck drops opener to Tri-Unity

Saugatuck drops opener to Tri-Unity

ByEditorial StaffDec 4, 20242 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe first quarter of the Saugatuck boys basketball team’s season-opening game against Tri-Unity Christian on Tuesday, Nov. 26, showcased a strong defensive effort from the Trailblazers.How good was the Trailblazers’ defense in the opening stanza? Well, Tri-Unity…

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Columns

Looking Out: Where am I?

Looking Out: Where am I?

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

by Jim Whitehouse “Which way?” I holler back to Dr. Routemeister as we approach an intersection on our bicycles. “Turn right!” he hollers from behind.   Two miles later, we are approaching another corner, and as usual this time he…

Historical Notebook: STARR COMMONWEALTH FOR BOYS WORLD WAR II CHRISTMAS STAMPS

Historical Notebook: STARR COMMONWEALTH FOR BOYS WORLD WAR II CHRISTMAS STAMPS

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

By Frank Passic For many years in the 1940s through 1960s, Albion’s Starr Commonwealth For Boys west of town annually issued their own “Christmas stamps” as a way of bringing attention to this esteemed organization’s needs during the holiday season.…

“Out and About” Pearl Harbor, jumper cables, and the Medal of Honor

“Out and About” Pearl Harbor, jumper cables, and the Medal of Honor

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

“America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” -Harry TrumanWelcome to the last month of 2024. This is the time to reflect back on a year that was great for some…

May I Walk with You? A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH

May I Walk with You? A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

It’s done! It didn’t take hundreds of years as some cathedrals in Europe and certainly didn’t cost as much, but the renovation of St. Cecilia Church is finally finished. My first reaction was awe! We no longer participate in mass…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Christmas traditions

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Christmas traditions

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20244 min read

December is here again and we are wrapping up the first week of December already. That means that Christmas is now just 18 days away counting Christmas Eve.I have most of my shopping done, but the “making” is going pretty…

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Obituaries

Obituary: Richard Lyle Schug

Obituary: Richard Lyle Schug

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

Richard Lyle Schug, 99, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.Born March 28, 1925 in Auburn, Ind., to Herbert Eber and IO (Gorrell) Schug, he attended Edwards Corners one-room country school through…

Obituary: Karen Ann Paul

Obituary: Karen Ann Paul

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20243 min read

Karen Ann Paul, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 23, 2024 at the age of 83. Born Karen Ann Steininger on June 2, 1941, she was the daughter of loving parents…

Obituary: Alan Andrew Veen

Obituary: Alan Andrew Veen

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

Alan Andrew Veen, age 80 of Clare, joined the spirit of the woods for one final hunt in the great beyond on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Born on a military base in Auckland, New Zealand to Peter and Freda Veen on…

Obituary: Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox

Obituary: Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20242 min read

Jackie “Jack” Joe Lennox, age 59 of Lake passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Jack was born to parents Donald Eugene and Marilyn Rae (Purvis) Lennox in Mt. Pleasant on January 23, 1965. After graduating…

Obituary: Margaret Punches

Obituary: Margaret Punches

ByEditorial StaffDec 6, 20244 min read

Margaret Punches, 84, of Onekama, Michigan, went to be with our Lord on December 1, 2024. Margaret had her husband George and her daughter Ann by her side. Margaret had a brief but courageous battle with cancer.      Born Margaret Ann…

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