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Lyrics on the Lawn returns to Otsego Library in August

Lyrics on the Lawn returns to Otsego Library in August

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20253 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Since making its debut more than a decade ago, the Lyrics on the Lawn concert series has become a summer tradition at Otsego District Public Library.And this year is no different.Lyrics on the Lawn is back…

City of Otsego adds another internet option

City of Otsego adds another internet option

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20253 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor City of Otsego residents will soon have another option when it comes to internet service.On Monday, July 14, Surf Internet will begin install fiber internet throughout the majority of the City.A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to…

Otsego updates chicken ordinance

Otsego updates chicken ordinance

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20253 min read

By Aaron MitchellOtsego City Manager Since last March, the City of Otsego has been discussing the possibility of allowing residential property owners to own chickens for the provision of eggs.To kick things off, we had a few residents come to…

Truck fire interrupts 4th of July festivities in Fennville

Truck fire interrupts 4th of July festivities in Fennville

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20253 min read

By Gari Voss The 4th of July holds plenty of fireworks, but the 4th of July 2025, in Fennville, MI unveiled an unexpected incident with fire. Brandon Kury of the Smoke’n Joe BBQ Food Truck fame was just leaving the…

Grant awarded developer to revitalize Fennville’s hotel

Grant awarded developer to revitalize Fennville’s hotel

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20252 min read

The revitalization of a boutique hotel in Fennville received nearly $1 million in support from Michigan’s Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program.Steven’s Hotel in Fennville was one of two historic hotels in West Michigan that received a combined $2.5 million in…

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Sports

Goddard takes reins of Martin varsity volleyball

Goddard takes reins of Martin varsity volleyball

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20253 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Shannon Goddard and her family are deeply entrenched in the Martin community.Just how entrenched, you ask?Consider this: she’s a fourth-generation Martin High School graduate, making her children—Demetrius (class of 2020), Makala (class of 2024) and Kendra…

Mattawan boys track team looks ahead

Mattawan boys track team looks ahead

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Among the top performers for Mattawan boys track and field in regional action this season was junior sprinter Connor O’Rourke, who was fifth in the 100-meter dash in 11.33 seconds. O’Rourke was fifth in the…

Constantine baseball earns All-District honors

Constantine baseball earns All-District honors

ByEditorial StaffJul 3, 20252 min read

CONSTANTINE — A few Constantine baseball standouts recently received All-District honors for their performances during the season.First baseman Cooper McDonald, infielder Jack Larink, catcher Brody Godfrey and outfielder Austin Forrester were the recipients of the All-District awards for the 2025…

TR girls’ soccer earns Academic All-State

TR girls’ soccer earns Academic All-State

ByEditorial StaffJul 3, 20251 min read

THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers girls’ soccer team, as well as five individual players, were recently named Academic All-State in Division 3 by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association.The team as a whole made the list for having…

Brandon enjoyed solid hitting season

Brandon enjoyed solid hitting season

ByEditorial StaffJul 3, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — One of the keys to Clare’s hitting success this season, which ended in a 39-3 record and state runner-up finish, was the productive hitting of Alissa Brandon.The Pioneer senior infielder had 64 hits to lead…

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Columns

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20255 min read

My sister Beverly is the family genealogist. She started some 60 years and has stayed with it ever since.It is not exactly an obsession, but she has converted a bedroom into her office, complete with walls lined with shelves, and…

Mike’s Musings: Legislators, lobbyists married to one another is a conflict of interest

Mike’s Musings: Legislators, lobbyists married to one another is a conflict of interest

ByEditorial StaffJul 9, 20253 min read

I was sent an article from the Lansing City Pulse written by Kyle Melinn, that claims there are four state legislators that are married to lobbyists.As Melinn says “that means in four households, one person works for the state to…

HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK

HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK

ByEditorial StaffJul 3, 20254 min read

By Frank Passic ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—JULY 1925             We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” July 1, 1925: “On Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock the boulder which has been placed in Victory Park by the members…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

ByEditorial StaffJul 3, 20258 min read

     This coming Friday, July 4th, is our nation’s 249th anniversary since the delegates to the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.  Two hundred forty-nine is not considered a major milestone event.  We’ll wait until next year for a…

Mike’s Musings: Health costs soar, some hospitals benefit

Mike’s Musings: Health costs soar, some hospitals benefit

ByEditorial StaffJul 3, 20253 min read

I just read a report from the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition (MIHPC) that essentially concluded that larger hospitals have had profits increased dramatically.Now we all know, if we have spent any time in a hospital, we are charged exorbitant amounts…

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