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As early voting rises, withdrawals pose challenges
By Sylvia Benavidez Michigan voters had multiple ways to cast ballots before the state’s Aug. 4 election. Early in-person voting began July 25 and ran for nine days, while absentee ballots were available 40 days before the election. But when…
Four townships score a passage on fire millage issues
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer Four townships in Jackson County had fire millage issues on the primary ballot this week – and in each case, proponents enjoyed a victory. In a small turnout and with a slim margin, Pulaski Township…
Dobies, Wilson advance in Jackson mayoral race
JACKSON, Mich. — Derek Dobies and John Wilson will advance to the November election for Jackson mayor after finishing first and second in Tuesday’s primary, according to unofficial results. Dobies led the five-candidate field with 1,817 votes, followed by Wilson…
Community partnerships, infrastructure projects highlight Albion council meeting
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Albion City Council chambers were filled Monday evening as French visitors from Albion’s sister city of Noisy-le-Roi, Albion College students, local host families and community volunteers joined residents for presentations celebrating international friendships, public transportation…
TR commissioners approve regular maintenance funds for sports complex
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Following some discussion about the role the city plays in helping fund maintenance for the Armstrong Park Sports Complex, the Three Rivers City Commission approved a regular disbursement of $16,457.02 to the River…
Sports
Clare golfer enjoys state qualification
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE —Bryce Wieferich has been focusing on his summer on getting ready as a golfing senior for Clare.Wieferich is coming off an impressive junior season when he qualified for the state finals.He has played the sport 12…
Preparation is the key success: Saugatuck football camp focuses on fundamentals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The first official practice of the 2026 football season might still be ahead, but for Saugatuck coach Bill Dunn and his players, the preparation for that season is already well underway.Players in grades 7-12 recently took…
Football practices begin on Aug. 10
By John RaffelCorrespondent Area high school football teams open their practices on aug. 10 to prepare for another season.Schedules include the following:PAW PAW: Aug. 28 at Big Rapids. Sept 3 home vs. Parma western. Sept. 11 at Niles. Sept. 18…
Bell has strong senior softball season
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Evalynne Bell had a solid two-year varsity softball career for Farwell and closed it on a strong note as a senior.Last year “was definitely a new experience,” she said. “I played left field which I…
Columns
Out and About: ‘The Tribe,’ breakfast, and cancer
“There is nothing impossible for him who tries.” -Alexander the GreatThere is a tribe in St. Joe County that is not Native American. This tribe is made up seven women. There are two men and me who are “Tribe Associates.”…
May I Walk with You? DID YOU KNOW?
Next month, September 19th, Bishop Gruss of the Diocese of Saginaw will be having Catholics at mass, at the White Barn on Leaton Rd. at 11:00 am. How strange to be celebrating mass at a wedding venue in the countryside?…
Life as Performance Art
Civilization as we know it has always been coming to an end, just in different ways. We all have our own ideas about it and when it happened. I claim it started when domestic architects decided to get rid of…
Mike’s Musings: Flock Cameras Come at Too High a Price
Public safety is important. Police officers should have modern tools to find stolen vehicles, locate dangerous suspects and respond quickly when a serious crime has been committed. But public safety should not become a blank check allowing the government—or a…
Out and About: Dog baths, Armistice Day, and a fish fry
The St. Joe County Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) would like to have all the county’s canines show up at the Family Farm & Home store, just off Broadway in Three Rivers, on Saturday, August 1. This fundraiser will make Fido…
