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City council hears BlueOval on target for starting 2026 production and hiring despite rocky road to construction

City council hears BlueOval on target for starting 2026 production and hiring despite rocky road to construction

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20245 min read

by Sylvia Benavidez During Monday’s Sept. 16 City Council meeting, Mayor Victoria Snyder welcomed Stephanie Fries, Ford government affairs representative by acknowledging that Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park has been contributing to the community and dealing with challenges over the last…

Albion College’s Annual Albion Community Day cleans up city and builds relationships

Albion College’s Annual Albion Community Day cleans up city and builds relationships

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20245 min read

By Sylvia Benavidez Cleaning up the city before the Festival of the Forks has been a tradition in Albion. When former Mayor Dave Atchison was in office, he held a mayor sponsored Community Clean-up Day and college students played a…

Advocates, family push St. Joseph County to hand over Shank case to MSP County chair to discuss with prosecutor

Advocates, family push St. Joseph County to hand over Shank case to MSP County chair to discuss with prosecutor

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONVictim’s advocate Lindsay Turner (right) speaks alongside Greg Wallce (left), the father of Brittany Nichole Wallace Shank, during Tuesday’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting, advocating that the county encourage the Sheriff’s Department to hand over…

Branch Co. native comes ‘full circle’ with rodeo show at St. Joseph County Fair

Branch Co. native comes ‘full circle’ with rodeo show at St. Joseph County Fair

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20245 min read

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONTyler Kijac attempts to rope in a bull in a warm-up session prior to Monday night’s rodeo at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Those who attended Monday’s TK…

Clare City, schools have new Liaison Officer

Clare City, schools have new Liaison Officer

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20244 min read

The curve in the trail looking east from just past the Moose Lodge. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard introduced the new School Liaison Officer at Monday night’s City Commission meeting. He said:“After the recent full-time retirement of…

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Sports

Napoleon win Rivalry Jug for fourth consecutive year

Napoleon win Rivalry Jug for fourth consecutive year

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20246 min read

by Jeff Steers Contributing Writer The Jug will stay at Napoleon High School following a rivalry win over Columbia Central last Friday. Napoleon claimed the Jug – which the winner posts the score on – with a 22-13 win over…

Sturgis swimming/diving finishes second at Mason Invite

Sturgis swimming/diving finishes second at Mason Invite

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

MASON — The Lady Trojans swim and dive team participated in the Mason Invitational last week, and came away with a second place finish.Host Mason placed first with a score of 532, followed by the Trojans, who recorded 419 points.Sturgis’…

Farwell football falls to Beaverton 10-48

Farwell football falls to Beaverton 10-48

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – “Some huge mistakes in the 2nd quarter led to the game getting away from us,” Farwell coach Travis Waddell said after his team’s Friday 48-10 loss to Beaverton.Beaverton scored first on a QB run that…

Bulldogs drop second in a row, 25-6

Bulldogs drop second in a row, 25-6

ByEditorial StaffSep 18, 20242 min read

By Pamela WhitlowThe Bulldogs competed in their second consecutive regional game of the season last Friday night against the Loachapoka Indians on the road. LaFayette had a rough go, losing 25-6.The Indians who recently made the move from division 1A…

South Haven overcomes Coloma

South Haven overcomes Coloma

ByEditorial StaffSep 18, 20241 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN – South Haven’s football team proved to be too much for Coloma with a 48-28 victory on Friday.South Haven had a 48-28 advantage in first downs, and 271-85 in rushing yards.South Haven led in total…

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Columns

Looking Out: Shelling peanuts

Looking Out: Shelling peanuts

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

by Jim Whitehouse Peanuts. They are delicious. I like peanuts. A couple of weeks ago, I invited some friends over for a spur-of-the moment bonfire gathering around our firepit. I put a great deal of effort into the party. My…

Out and About: Motor oil, remodeling, and lawn work

Out and About: Motor oil, remodeling, and lawn work

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

Here are twelve things we should all understand: When you are winning, keep your mouth shut. Don’t tell people your plans. Wait for the results to speak for themselves. Never expect to get what you give. Not everyone has a…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Forever Summer?

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Forever Summer?

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

I’m afraid not, but sometimes you get your wish, or at least a bit of it.I was wishing for a longer summer season because it seems like this year’s had just arrived and was already over.Well, it seems that my…

May I Walk With You? THE MESSAGE

May I Walk With You? THE MESSAGE

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

In the gospel of Mark, the message Jesus preached, is quoted. “This is the time of fulfillment. The reign of God is at hand! Reform your lives and believe in the gospel!” In the next paragraph he calls his first…

Blue Star

Blue Star

ByEditorial StaffSep 18, 20244 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorDarth’s DeathDarth Vader died Sept. 9. Or maybe the day before, I don’t know. Actor James Earl Jones, who played the Dark Force villain in “Star Wars” movies, was 93. There was no cause given.Too bad he missed…

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Obituaries

Obituary: Ada Louise Haithcock

Obituary: Ada Louise Haithcock

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20244 min read

Ada Louise Haithcock was born on January 19, 1923 in Grandview, Indiana to Claude and Hazel Ellis. Growing up, Louise enjoyed a serene childhood. Her early education took place in a one room schoolhouse. At the tender age of 9…

Obituary: Mark Craig Ward

Obituary: Mark Craig Ward

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

 (2/13/55 – 8/25/24)  Today we mourn the loss of a beloved son, brother and friend, Mark Craig Ward.  Mark had an idyllic childhood living on Fishers Lake near Three Rivers, Michigan. In high school he played football and wrestled. He…

Obituary: Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke

Obituary: Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 9, 1933, the daughter of  Albert John Lent and Elsie (Wilber) Lent. Mary graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA, in 1955 with cum laude distinction and an honors…

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

Murray J. Swindell, 90, of Lincoln, MA and former longtime resident of Concord, MA passed away on September 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Murray was born on June 22, 1934, to Cassie and G. Murray Swindell…

Obituary: Michael Allyn Joyce

Obituary: Michael Allyn Joyce

ByEditorial StaffSep 20, 20244 min read

It is with great sorrow and sadness that our family announce the passing of Michael Allyn Joyce; husband, dad, brother, uncle, papa and friend. At the age of 83, Michael passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 with his wife…

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