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[UPDATED] Missing woman sought in Three Rivers
Three Rivers police are searching for 46-year-old Melanie Jo Loree, who was last seen July 8 in the 300 block of South Erie Street in Three Rivers. (Photo via Three Rivers Police Department) UPDATE 3:55 p.m. 7/26/2024: Loree was found…
Bench trial date on permanent injunction set for Lowry/Lockport/Park lawsuit
Eric Conn, a lawyer representing two lawyers from the Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes (FSBR) law office that are involved in a lawsuit between Tom Lowry and Lockport and Park townships, makes his argument before the St. Joseph County 45th Circuit…
Sister City relationship more than words, both communities support Albion teen Ann Wade’s medical emergency abroad
Ann Wade’s second day in France. On her 8th day the medical emergency with her lung extended her stay drastically, but people of Noisy-le-Roi stepped in and helped her and her family find medical help, shelter, and food as well…
Tech Savvy Seniors Program
From left to right: Marjorie Wilson talks with Phoebe Holm about getting the most out of laptop usage, while Myler Vielmaro helps Barb Landry-Davis with her cell phone.Phoebe Holm is a Psychology Major and a Senior at Albion College. Myler…
Council approves contracts relating to Water System Improvement Project
On Monday, July 15, the Albion City Council approved several items in relation to the Water System Improvement Project. The first item was a resolution to authorize bonds for Michigan Transportation Funds. Mickey Bittner of Wightman & Associates gave a…
Sports
Clare senior wraps up strong career
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Ava Long enjoyed a strong outdoor track and field season for Clare.Long participated for Clare in the 4×100 relay at the state Division 3 track and field meet.During the season, she participated in the relay…
McBain NNC soccer conducting drop-ins
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain Northern Michigan boys soccer coach Taylor Mulder reports he’s had drop-ins three times a week for his players.Drop-ins “are when kids show up and we play, scrimmage depending on how many show up.” Mulder…
Lawton running back eager for college career
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON –Kal Motter was a talented three-sport athlete in track, basketball and football at Lawton.Football was his best sport and Motter will be going to Hope College as a running back.His strengths as a running back, Motter…
Nieuwenhuis places runner-up at Nationals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor FARGO, N.D.—Winning a championship is hard.Repeating as champion might be even harder.Yet that’s exactly what Plainwell High School wrestling standout Madison Nieuwenhuis had the opportunity to do at the Junior & 16U Nationals last weekend.One year…
Allegan’s Garvin garnering plenty of attention
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing in at 300 pounds, Allegan junior Sully Garvin makes quite the impression when he walks in a room.He’s also made quite an impression on college football evaluators and coaches.Listed as a three-star…
Columns
Looking Out: Broken Smiles
I get up in the morning. Take a shower. Lift some weights and do some exercises, then take a bicycle ride. Take a shower. Work in the garden and yard. Take a shower. Work in my shop and get covered…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The 141st Clare County Fair is winding up this weekend
It will be all over again tomorrow so if you want some fun to liven up your summer, there’s still time to catch a bit of it at the fairgrounds in Harrison where the 141st Clare County Fair has been…
Postcard from the Pines: It’s Odd Love Story
M&J Market July 1970 Marion, Michigan has a mystical hold on those who come from here, no matter where they may be. I’ve spent considerable time thinking about the Marion phenomena, trying to understand. I’ve written about it more than…
May I Walk with You? WITNESS
“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of God is at hand.’ Saint Pope John-Paul wrote this in his Encyclical letter “Redemptoris Missio”. He went on to write that the best form of evangelization is when we live a…
Life as Performance Art
On Saturday the thirteen of this month, Pat and I were out along the lakeshore for beautiful evening at Ox-Bow School of the Arts. There is not cell phone service there, so we missed hearing the news of the…
Obituaries
Obituary: Melvin LeRoy Midlam
Melvin LeRoy Midlam, 64, of rural Olivet, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Melvin was born on Nov. 5, 1959, in Marshall, Michigan, to Earl Richard and Hazel…
Obituary: Henderson Harris Sr.
Henderson Harris Sr. was born April 27, 1927, in Jefferson County, Mississippi to Claude Stampley and Clara Hall. He transitioned from earthly work to heavenly reward peacefully at home July 17, 2024. He was affectionately called Schoolboy. Henderson joined in…
Obituary: Fred Albert Burnett III
Fred Albert Burnett III, 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 19, 1945 in Detroit, the son of Fred and Shirley (Saccoman) Burnett Jr. He graduated…
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Potter
Robert “Bob” Potter, age 78 of Marcellus, passed away on July 18, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on October 8, 1945 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Frederick and Lettie (Hyde) Potter. Bob…
Out and About: Old engines, parades, and marriage
“We all win when we help others achieve their own version of prosperity.” -Chinese ProverbIf you love the sound of a Harley Davidson idling, or the sound of a Massey-Ferguson tractor starting, you’ll want to make plans to attend the…
