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Sturgis commissioner Aaron Miller responds to probe, says Perez ‘should not be mayor’
Aaron Miller, at-large member of Sturgis City Commission, has called for the resignation of mayor Frank Perez. Miller’s comments are part of a statement released Oct. 11, regarding an independent…
SYCA preview: Creedence Revived recaptures impact of CCR
“Bad Moon Rising.” “Proud Mary.” “Who’ll Stop the Rain.” That’s only a sample of hits released by Creedence Clearwater Revival within a three-year span in the late ‘60s and early…
MailMax Joins Wilcox Newspapers Family
Far Ahead Advertising and Southwest Michigan’s best weekly, MailMax, are now part of the Wilcox Newspapers family. An agreement was signed with former publisher Glen Head taking effect on Monday,…
Honor a veteran this Veterans Day through Post 85 Flags of Valor
In celebration of Veterans Day, American Legion Post 85 in Berrien Springs is coordinating a Flags of Valor event in conjunction with the Berrien County Historical Association and Lest We…
Berrien Springs-Oronoko firefighters to flip pancakes on Sunday
The Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Fire Department will hold an all-you-can-eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on October 11th from 7:30 to 11: 30 a.m. at the fire station at 4411 E….
Sports
Shamrocks stun Chieftains 29-28 to stay unbeaten!
Shamrock quarterback Braelin Hurst avoids a Chieftain defender with an assist from offensive lineman Demont Halliburton. The Berrien Springs High School varsity Shamrocks, coached by Ben Iliff, erased a 14-point…
Girls’ Golf Roundup Colon/Mendon combined golf team wins championship in first season
CONCORD — Colon and Mendon combined to form a girls varsity golf team this year, a first for both. Last week, that team won the LMIGG league championship, shooting a…
Soccer Roundup Three Rivers lose to Eddies, Red Wolves
EDWARDSBURG — Three Rivers’ boys’ soccer team went 0-2 this past week, losing 9-1 to Edwardsburg Wednesday, Sept. 30, and losing 3-1 on senior night at home to Paw Paw…
Farwell coach happy with team’s performance
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — The Farwell Varsity Cross Country team had a strong meet on Tuesday October 6th at Papa’s pumpkins patch in Mount Pleasant.“The Eagles continued to demonstrate…
Saugatuck cross teams win jamboree
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BRIDGMAN—The Saugatuck cross country teams picked up their second conference jamboree wins of the season Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Lake Township Park in Bridgman.Saugatuck’s girls turned…
Columns
“BCCD, IPPS, BCHA”
By Tom Kimmel We are taking a brief break from the Carbon Dioxide article serial to talk about various clubs, organizations, and other voluntary events that I attend and enjoy….
A Different Perspective: Do We Want a New Michigan Constitution? Vote on November 3
All of us “Michigander” voters should consider our upcoming election carefully for multiple reasons and races. When I receive my ballot, however, the first thing I plan to do is…
The Past Is Always Present
By Brian E. Strayer True Blue What kind of friends do you like to surround yourself with? If you were to choose a color to symbolize their friendship, which one…
Out and About: Bazaar, Stuff-A-Truck, and a coat drive
If you have a talent in the world of “Arts and Crafts”, or if you just enjoy perusing craft shows, you’ll want to gather a friend or two and come…
May I Walk with You? THE TRAP
When I was a kid of about ten years of age I would go with my older brothers to check their trap line. We would get up way before daylight…
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Boil water advisory in place for Constantine after water main repair, gas line rupture
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A boil water advisory is in place for the time being after a water main break was repaired Monday, along with a gas line…
Nitz files for clerk’s seat in Baroda Twp. recall election
One person met last week’s filing deadline to run against Baroda Township Clerk Christina Price in November’s recall election. Chelsie Nitz was the only person who met the Sept. 10…
Gobles volleyballers fall
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — The Gobles Tigers varsity volleyball team competed against the Martin Clippers last night. The Tigers battled through three sets, falling 8-25, 12-25, and 18-25.“Although the…
Jackson County voters to decide on 911 surcharge increase
By MAURICE IMHOFF and KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writers Jackson County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to authorize an increase in the county’s monthly 911 surcharge from up to $1.50…
Hicks celebrates 68 years serving Clare
For nearly seven decades, Rodger Hicks has helped Clare-area residents select treasured gifts, repair family heirlooms and keep generations of clocks and watches ticking.On Friday, Sept. 18, the community will…