The Past Is Always Present
By Brian E. Strayer The Liberty Bell Many years ago, I joined a tour group visiting historic and scenic spots along the East Coast. One day we arrived in Philadelphia, one of our nation’s earliest capitals (the other was New…
Berrien Springs Shamrocks corner Benton Harbor Tigers 51-6 in the season opener!
The Berrien Springs High School varsity football team opened its 2026 season in impressive fashion Friday night, jumping on the Benton Harbor Tigers early and cruising on to a 51-6 road victory at Filstrup Field. The Shamrocks entered the season…
More than 900 attend old-fashioned camp meeting at AMI in Berrien Springs
The atmosphere was full of smiles and joyful chatter as more than 900-plus people convened at the Advent Mission Institute (AMI) building site recently for an old-fashioned campmeeting, Aug. 20-22. The inaugural event occurred before the completion of the first…
Recall election against Baroda Twp clerk will be November 3rd
By Debra Haight J-E Correspondent The recall effort against Baroda Township Clerk Christina Price is moving forward. Monday, Berrien County Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter certified enough signatures on petitions submitted July 31 and called for the recall election to be held…
Rally for the Legion raises $13,000 with building upkeep and veteran programs
The Rally for the Legion that was held at AJ’s in downtown Berrien Springs this past Saturday raised an estimated $13,000 for basic maintenance, veteran programs, and for interacting with the community instead of just “staying afloat,” reported American Legion…
One of Albion’s Finest Laid to Rest
For more than 60 years, Carol deNicola quietly shaped the heart of Albion By JILL KINGSLEY HINDE Special to The Recorder The measure of a person’s life is often not found in titles or awards, but in the number of…
Bright Walls Lion Roars Again in Downtown Jackson
By MAURICE IMHOFFContributing Writer Seven years later, the lion is roaring again in downtown Jackson. Artist Emily Ding recently returned to Jackson to restore her popular Lion & Mouse mural at Jackson School of the Arts, originally painted during the…
Albion Community Foundation move puts development partners under one roof
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer The Albion Community Foundation has a new home downtown, but its move to the Ludington Center is about more than a change of address. The Foundation now shares the building at 101 N. Superior St.…
One Albion Community Day draws largest participation to date, strengthens community connections
By Sylvia Benavidez Thirteen sites in Albion got attention during the fifth One Albion Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. Dr. Sheila Lyons-Sobaski, the new faculty director for the Center for Sustainability and the Environment…
Jackson-area band Two Soups wins Walk the Beat 2026 among competitors from across Michigan
By Sylvia Benavidez Walk the Beat performers filled Superior Street and its side streets Saturday, Aug. 29, with sounds ranging from pop to blues to rock ’n’ roll. There was something for everyone, including public prize drawings at each site…
Beacon Health and Fitness/HealthTRAC in TR to close after nearly 30 years
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The closures of longtime institutions in the Three Rivers area in the last month is adding another to its ranks.In an email to members Tuesday morning obtained and confirmed by the Commercial-News, Beacon…
Out and About: Mother’s Day, Labor Day, and Harmony Fest
“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be One.” -Marcus AureliusMother’s Day is not celebrated until next Spring, but in my mind, we should remember and celebrate our mothers every day. Here are some things to…
“Summer’s End’ marks seasonal transition for DDA series
By Dennis Volkert“Summer’s End Cruise-in & Eats” took place Aug. 28 in Sturgis. It was organized by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority, as part of its annual entertainment series.Music was provided by Marjorie Beryl-Shelito, Marie Cherry and Sweet Jonny Knox.Vendors were…
Prosecutor investigating online ‘Cat in the Hat’ threats after Constantine schools set perimeter Friday Multiple other threats involving different schools over past week reported
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office announced they are investigating online accounts that are alleged to have been sending threats online toward students at Constantine High School.On Friday, Constantine High School operated under what…
Farwell football off to impressive start
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s football team beat Hesperia 34-14 to start the season 1-0.It was 6-0 Farwell after the first quarter. Hunter Edlin scored from 7 yards outThe score was tied 14-14 at the half. Edlin scored the…
May I Walk with You? IMAGINE
Many years ago, John Lennon sang a song called “Imagine”. At the time it seemed pretty cool. The melody was soft and gentle, almost hypnotic. The lyrics invited people to imagine that there was no heaven, nor hell, and no…
Clare County Airport seeks budget increase
By Genine Hopkins At the last regular meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, it was noted that the Clare County Airport will be seeking a budget increase of $15,500 during budget talks that will take place on September…
Yoder’s flea market and quilt auction returns this weekend
One of Clare County’s largest and most distinctive annual events returns this weekend when the Yoder family hosts its late-summer Amish quilt auction, craft show and flea market.The two-day event will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5, at the…
Clare to soon welcome Fleck’s Mart to North End
Clare’s newest fueling station is nearing completion. Very soon, the north end of town will be welcoming a Fleck’s Fresh Mart convenience store and BP fueling station to the community–located at the corner of Colonville and South Clare Ave.According to…
Saugatuck volleyball beats Cassopolis
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BUCHANAN—After dropping its first two matches of the night, the Saugatuck volleyball team made sure it finished the Buchanan Quad on a winning note.The Trailblazers closed out Wednesday’s action with a three-set victory over Cassopolis, winning…
