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Sturgis dam drawdown project explained, concerns raised at info meeting
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — An informational meeting held in Centreville last week gave local residents insight into the effects of a planned drawdown at a dam near the Langley Covered Bridge. The meeting, held by the City of…
Defendants in two high-profile murder cases appear in court
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Several defendants in two high-profile murder cases from last year appeared in court Friday, June 12, for various hearings and motions. Jackson County Circuit Judge John McBain presided over the proceedings in 4th Circuit Court.…
Community celebrates Steve Tucker’s return as the executive director of the Michigan Theatre
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The Michigan Theatre of Jackson was packed Thursday evening, June 11 for a free community-wide event to celebrate the return of Steve Tucker as executive director of the theater. Tucker mingled with guests in the…
Utility presentations dominate Albion City Council meeting
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Utility rate reviews and an energy infrastructure briefing occupied nearly 75 minutes of the June 15 Albion City Council meeting before council members completed a full agenda of city business, public comments and unanimous votes.…
Recreation programs expand this summer as the City of Albion revises funding strategy
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Recreation was one of the major topics discussed during the Albion City Council study session on June 15, as council members reviewed a new approach to distributing recreation millage funds and coordinating programs throughout the…
Sports
Harrison baseball standout endures strong season
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s Josh O’Day was among the baseball players who helped the Hornets have a special 2026 season.He was a freshman for Hornet baseball and liked the promise his team had after its first two games…
Paw Paw golfers take 16th
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw’s boys got team ended its 2026 season in Division 2 regional action recently at Coldwater Golf Course.Paw Paw finished 16th in the tournament with a 350. St Joseph won it with 312,…
Back-to-back titles for Mendon softball with win over Brown City
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director EAST LANSING — The title defense has been completed. The greatest generation of softball players at Mendon High School ended its four-year run on top of the softball world once again, as the Hornets defeated Brown…
No. 1 Hornets back in state finals with nail-biting win over No. 2 Hillman
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director EAST LANSING — Friday’s matchup between the top two softball teams in Division 4 was just as advertised. In a close, low-scoring game, it was the Mendon Hornets winning a pitcher’s duel between a couple of…
Columns
Out and About: Father’s Day, things to be aware of, and fundraisers
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” ~ Harry S. TrumanThis next Sunday is Father’s Day. There are plenty of fathers out there, hopefully,…
May I Walk with You? GARDENING
“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?” It seems that I am spending every spare moment in my garden these days. While I find it relaxing, I am feeling the pressure to annihilate all the weeds. I have…
Life as Performance Art
One of the absolute joys of living in this part of western Michigan is the abundance and variety of birds. There are few experiences as magnificent as getting up while it is still dark to go for even a…
Mike’s Musings: Summer Vacation for Congress? Must Be Nice
As millions of Americans head off to work each morning, balancing family budgets, worrying about rising costs, paying taxes, and trying to keep their businesses afloat, there is one group of people who seem to operate under a completely different…
Out and About: A concert, Flag Day, and celebrating America
“Eagles don’t flock – you have to find them one at a time.” -H. Ross PerotIf you’ve never had the opportunity to witness Charles Collins tickling the ivories of the Klais Organ, you’ll want to make plans to attend his…
