PUBLIC NOTICE – SEEKING COUNTY COMMISSIONER APPLICATIONS
With sadness over the loss of Commissioner Dean Kapenga (Dean), we seek to honor Dean’sexcellent citizen representation and service by accepting applications for the vacant District #3County Commissioner position. Under MCL 46.412, the Board must appoint a Commissioner bySeptember 4,…
Marion Press to cease publication
The Marion Press has been publishing the news, sports, obituaries, and opinions of the Marion and McBain area, since 1889. But starting next week, that will unfortunately no longer be the case. After 135 years of operation, and over 7000…
Rain fails to dampen Bridgefest as crowdsenjoy rides, booths, music
By Gari VossAllegan Bridgefest 2024 is now in the books. The combination of community tents, arts & crafts, rides, games, food and music equaled downhome FUN.Allegan District Library Director Pam Armstrong shared, “Bridgefest was phenomenal. I was so happy to…
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Mike WilcoxPublisher & Editor This is not a story I ever wanted to write, nor is it a story I ever thought I would have to write. But we’ve heard that the word’s getting around town that we are struggling,…
Farwell man charged with attempted strangling, fentanyl possession
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher During the early morning of Friday, May 17th, Isabella County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 4000 block of East Rosebush Road in Rosebush, to investigate a report of a man strangling a woman in the back…
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – GUN LAKE TRIBE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS GUN LAKE TRIBE 2872 Mission Drive, Shelbyville, MI 49344 Gun Lake Tribe will be receiving bids for the following bid package: EDA Award #: 06-79-06443 Project Name: 129th Ave Utility Extension and US-131 Utility Crossing The construction…
Marion seniors win AAA award
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Marion High School seniors Mara Jolly, Bonnie Kiger, Taylor Kruse, and Madison Sutten are all recipients of the West Michigan D League’s AAA Award for excellence in Academics, Attitude, and Athletics. They were honored last month at…
Two Osceola County residents charged in Cadillac murder case
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher 45-year-old Michael Peter Hayes from LeRoy, and 18-year-old Katelynne Jonelle Hendricks from Tustin, have been formally charged with multiple felonies, after the burnt body of their missing roommate was unearthed at his Cadillac residence.On Tuesday, February 20th,…
LaFayette Piggly Wiggly under new ownership
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Last week, Nikki and Tushar Patel announced that they were the new owners of the LaFayette Piggly Wiggly. “We are so excited to be here and have big plans for LaFayette Piggly Wiggly,” said Nikki Patel to…
Former Allegan Aquatics Director sentenced to 7-15 years
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Scott Simmons, the former Aquatics Director for Allegan Public Schools, will live the next 7-15 years behind bars, after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a student.On Monday, Judge Matt Antkoviak of the Allegan County…
wilcoxnewspapers.com undergoes renovations, debuts new features for 2022
By Jordan WilcoxTech Manager We here at Wilcox Newspapers are proud to announce our newly renovated website. Since we switched to a consolidated website in 2020, our news stories have had no proper online home. That changes for 2022.As many…
Courier Leader touts new website
By Jordan WilcoxTech Manager We here at Wilcox Newspapers are proud to announce our newly renovated website. Since we switched to a consolidated website in 2020, our news stories have had no proper online home. That changes for 2022.As many…
The Sun touts new website
By Jordan WilcoxTech Manager We here at Wilcox Newspapers are proud to announce our newly renovated website. Since we switched to a consolidated website in 2020, our news stories have had no proper online home. That changes for 2022. As…
Do you need help? Write Us!
By Mike Wilcox
Owner/Publisher
