Survivors of last May’s porch shooting testify in court
By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Dion Jamel Flowers Jr., 29, Montez White, 27, and Tyrek Rice, 26, co-defendants in the murder case of Anthony Owens Jr., were in 12th District Court for a preliminary exam March 31 in front of…
Pulaski’s Pottawatomi? What the bones say of past and future
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer As Jackson approaches its bicentennial in 2029, and the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, there is a history too often ignored — our pre-history. We all know it: The tribal presence on the…
Gov. Whitmer appoints Judges Bates and Hughes to Jackson County courts
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced the appointments of Judge Allison Bates to the 4th Circuit Court in Jackson County and Nicole Hughes to the 12th District Court in Jackson County. “I am proud to…
Albion’s aging trees meet aging infrastructure: why dozens of trees are coming down across the city
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer Residents walking or driving through Albion neighborhoods in recent weeks have noticed large red X marks painted on dozens of mature street trees, and in some cases have returned to find them already gone. The…
Three Local Public Safety Agencies Team Up with New Life-Saving Equipment
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer A $5,000 grant from the Albion Community Foundation has equipped three Albion-area public safety agencies with life-saving technology — and strengthened a partnership that protects residents across a wide swath of Calhoun County. The Sheridan…
Softball Roundup Eddies romp Trojans
STURGIS — The Lady Trojans hosted Edwardsburg last week, and the visiting Eddies came away with victories in both games, 15-0 and 19-0.No stats were reported for either game.Sturgis is still seeking its first win of the young season, and…
Track and Field Roundup Sturgis girls run past TR to open season, TR boys notch victory
STURGIS — The defending state champion Sturgis girls’ track team kicked off their season with a 94-43 win over Three Rivers Tuesday, March 24.In the 100 meter run, Olivia Wenzel (TR) placed first (13.67), followed by Sturgis’ Addison Eicher in…
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‘Can you hear us now?’ UAW workers rally in TR with union president amid negotiations with AAM
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Hundreds of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2093 members at American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM, also known as Dauch Corporation) in Three Rivers and their supporters rallied in solidarity Sunday amid what is…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
APRIL Through April 11Submission period for “Art Around Town,” Open Door Gallery.April 6Sturgis Township Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., township hall.Burr Oak Township Board of Trustees meeting, 6 p.m., township hall. April 8“Kid Connection,” 4-5:30 p.m., Sturgis Methodist Church, for elementary…
Farwell wrestler completes his first year
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Anthony Amerson was a first-year wrestler for Farwell who picked up some valuable experience as a freshman.He was also in football and said early in the season he was eager to test out his talents…
May I Walk with You? WHAT HAPPENS
On Holy Thursday we celebrate the institution of two sacraments. While at supper with his disciples Jesus instituted the sacraments of Holy Orders and Eucharist which are intimately related to each other. In the few words of consecration Jesus says…
Clare Train Derailment: New tracks underway
By Christopher Johnson Fresh-cut timber, uniform and unweathered. Metal switches with a mint-condition shine. APC crew members in hi-vis yellow move quietly alongside the track near Clare’s Ann Arbor Trail crossing, driving ties not by hammer anymore but with much…
MUSICAL SHAMAN: Dixon’s violin enchants Clare audience
By Christopher Johnson The Ideal Theatre was packed Tuesday night.In recent years, Clare’s historic venue has been quietly expanding what a night out means in this town. Country artist Kari Lynch has frequented its stage. Folk musician Mike Fornes, a…
Saugatuck soccer splits games
The Saugatuck girls soccer team was in action on back-to-back days last week, hosted Covenant Christian on Friday, March 27, after welcoming Bloomingdale to town on Thursday, March 26.The result was a split decision, as the Trailblazers fell by a…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorCornhole KingIn a world where quadruple amputees can become pro cornhole players, wrestlers, marksmen and murderers, I agree with C.G. Stoppel: now we need a sing-along.Saturday’s latest No Kings rally, relegated late to sidewalks around Coghlin Park in…
Saturday NOT in the park
By Scott SullivanEditorSaturday’s planned No Kings rally planned for Saugatuck’s Coghlin Park didn’t happen.“We learned late insurance would cost $8,300 to use the park for public political event,” said Saugatuck-Douglas Indivisibles spokesperson Erin Wilkinson. “It was $250 for our past…
Should city bag PC vice chair?
By Scott SullivanEditorShould Saugatuck bag CJ Bagierek as planning commission chair after a 40-page probe led by city manager Ryan Cummins with town attorneys showed he and wife Kimberly likely ran an illegal short-term rental at 610 Lake St. throughout…
Author visit brings stories to life at Starr Elementary
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Students at Starr Elementary School had a special opportunity to meet a local author and learn about the creative process behind their favorite books.Denise Brennan-Nelson visited the school recently, sharing her experiences as a writer and…
Otsego tennis posts wins over Wayland, Marshall
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO — The Otsego girls tennis team picked up a pair of strong wins over the past week, highlighted by a decisive victory over Wayland.The Bulldogs defeated Wayland 7-1 on Monday, March 30, using a balanced…
