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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit members do more than parades

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit members do more than parades

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20246 min read

by Sylvia Benavidez Members of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit come from all over the county to become an important part of Calhoun County’s law enforcement team, and they choose to do it without garnering a salary. Although the…

Hundreds Attend Jackson Downtown Parade Nov. 22

Hundreds Attend Jackson Downtown Parade Nov. 22

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20242 min read

Hundreds of local residents attended the Jackson Downtown Parade in Jackson last Friday. Local bands, service groups, and businesses highlighted the 75-minute parade on Michigan Avenue. Santa Claus brought up the rear of the parade – much to the chagrin…

Albion City Manager headhunting firm chosen, possible spring hiring, DDA reports new signage coming to city

Albion City Manager headhunting firm chosen, possible spring hiring, DDA reports new signage coming to city

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20247 min read

By Sylvia Benavidez At Monday’s Albion City Council meeting Interim City Manager Doug Terry produced a list of firms to choose from to conduct the search for a new city manager. “Winter is a notoriously bad time of year for…

Positive review, contract extension given to Road Comm. manager

Positive review, contract extension given to Road Comm. manager

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

By Jef Rietsma CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey received a positive review and contract extension in the wake of his annual job-performance evaluation last week.Following a closed session at the conclusion of their twice-a-month meeting…

Two DDA director finalists interviewed

Two DDA director finalists interviewed

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20245 min read

By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS — The two finalists for the position of Three Rivers DDA executive director met with teams of interviewers Monday morning, Nov. 25, as the process of hiring the next DDA leader moves forward.Meeting with…

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Sports

Lumen Christi advances to D-6 Football Finals

Lumen Christi advances to D-6 Football Finals

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20241 min read

The Titans advanced to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 6 state finals with a 35-6 semifinal win at Novi last Saturday. Lumen Christi faces Lansing Catholic Friday at Ford Field beginning at 4 p.m. It is the third…

TR volleyball earns postseason honors

TR volleyball earns postseason honors

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20241 min read

THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers volleyball team earned a number of postseason honors across the board following a successful season for the club.Three players were named to the All-Region Team for Division 2 Region 12 by the Michigan Intercollegiate…

Farwell cheerleaders expect successful season

Farwell cheerleaders expect successful season

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20244 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent Nora Jannenga is Farwell’s competitive cheer coach and expects to have a successful season.“We had an extremely successful 2023-24 season,” she said. “Our highest overall score was 657.9 which is a 75 point increase from the year…

Rebels repeat as state champions

Rebels repeat as state champions

ByEditorial StaffNov 27, 20243 min read

By Katie McElvy In front of a large crowd on a cool Thursday night, the Chambers Academy Rebels took the field at Cramton Bowl to face off against the Bessemer Academy Rebels in the AISA AAA State Championship. The Rebel…

Gobles ends strong volleyball season

Gobles ends strong volleyball season

ByEditorial StaffNov 27, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — The Gobles Varsity Volleyball team ended their season play just short of winning districts, hosted at Bloomingdale High School.The Lady Tigers played on Monday Nov. 4., beating Bloomingdale in the first round (25-21, 25-20, 25-21)…

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Columns

Looking Out: Compound angles

Looking Out: Compound angles

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

by Jim Whitehouse “Are you working on anything in your shop these days?” says old friend Lyle Pratt. “Ugh,” I say. “Ugh?” “Yes.  Ugh. I need to go back to school and take more math,” I say. “Shop class, you…

“Out and About” Thanksgiving, a medical scare, and snacks

“Out and About” Thanksgiving, a medical scare, and snacks

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

This is the week of Thanksgiving. The one time when we should reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for. If you have a roof over your head, food on your table, and friends and family, you…

May I Walk with You? HELL

May I Walk with You? HELL

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

I don’t know of anyone who likes talking about the possibility of hell as the final place where some people may spend eternity. Hell has been described as a place where one exists in torment for eternity. Pope Benedict described…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: ‘Tis the season

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: ‘Tis the season

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20244 min read

Since I am writing this Tuesday (early deadline this week folks), we haven’t had our family Thanksgiving dinner yet, but I am really looking forward to it.I love turkey and dressing and cranberries. (and mashed potatoes and green bean casserole…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

ByEditorial StaffNov 27, 20246 min read

    There is nothing new about the retail sector’s Black Friday except that it seems to start earlier this year.  The name comes from the hope that customers will do sufficient holiday shopping that they will convert eleven months or…

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Obituaries

Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp

Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20242 min read

Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 95.Funeral Services for Kitty will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ray Francis officiating. Interment…

Obituary: Larry Lee Levi

Obituary: Larry Lee Levi

ByEditorial StaffNov 29, 20243 min read

Larry Lee Levi passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Larry was born December 10, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry enjoyed the family home he built along with his wife and children’s help…

Obituary: Yvonne Elaine Becker

Obituary: Yvonne Elaine Becker

ByEditorial StaffNov 27, 20242 min read

Yvonne Elaine Becker, 83, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at her home.She was born Sept. 29, 1941, in Otsego, the daughter of the late Clifford Parsons Bennett and Lillie Rose (Harvey) Bennett.Family was most near and dear…

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

ByEditorial StaffNov 27, 20243 min read

Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 30, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario,…

Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel

Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel

ByEditorial StaffNov 27, 20244 min read

Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel, age 81 passed away on November 20, 2024. Like she lived, she died: fiercely and determined. Born on December 13, 1942, Bobbie was the eldest of four children of Douglas and Margaret (Whitcomb) Parker. She was…

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