South Haven hires a new police chief
By James Windell The City of South Haven announced on Monday, December 9, 2024, that a new police chief has been hired.South Haven City Manager Kate Hosier, in a press release, said that the city was hiring Kevin Swope to…
City Council approves short term rental moratorium
By James Windell Amidst an inability to pass a revised short term rental ordinance, something that has been in discussion for at least two years, the South Haven City Council approved a six-month morato-rium on the issue.Both residents speaking at…
Paw Paw kicked off holiday season with tree lighting and children’s parade
The Paw Paw Children’s Christmas Parade saw a wide variety of participation, from the Paw Paw High School Marching band, to costumed characters, The Island of Misfit Toys draped over a school bus, a horse drawn sleigh and wagon, members…
Casey Davis appointed as Van Buren County Undersheriff
PAW PAW – The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, Dec. 9, that Lt. Casey Davis has been appointed as undersheriff at the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Undersheriff Casey Davis brings a wealth of experience to this position,…
Area communities usher in holiday season
Lawton to hold “Christmas in the Village” Friday, Dec. 13LAWTON – The Lawton Lions Club will hold a “Christmas in the Village” Parade, Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., followed by Buster’s Hayrides. The Lions Club will use the Lawton…
Looking Out: Where am I?
by Jim Whitehouse “Which way?” I holler back to Dr. Routemeister as we approach an intersection on our bicycles. “Turn right!” he hollers from behind. Two miles later, we are approaching another corner, and as usual this time he…
Feed Jackson Initiative Gives Away 1,000 Thanksgiving Meals
A group of restaurant owners, friends, and volunteers got together last Wednesday to help Jackson residents. In the end more than 1,000 Thanksgiving dinners were issued to local residents. Baby Bear Burger owner Marshawn Goodloe and a host of local…
Historical Notebook: STARR COMMONWEALTH FOR BOYS WORLD WAR II CHRISTMAS STAMPS
By Frank Passic For many years in the 1940s through 1960s, Albion’s Starr Commonwealth For Boys west of town annually issued their own “Christmas stamps” as a way of bringing attention to this esteemed organization’s needs during the holiday season.…
Local resident and ADPS officer team up Thanksgiving save elderly couple from drowning by Sylvia Benavidez
Albion Department of Public Safety Chief Aaron Phipps shared at Monday’s City Council meeting how proud he was of his officers and the civilian who worked together to save an elderly couple from drowning on Thanksgiving. What started off as…
Lumen Christi sets state football records in championship victory
by Jeff Steers Contributing Writer Last Friday was a record setting day for the Lumen Christi Catholic High School varsity football team. The Titans defeated Lansing Catholic 56-18 to claim the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 6 state title.…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers drops close season opener
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team dropped their first game of the regular season in a close loss to Hopkins at home Tuesday, 40-36.Dani Glass led the way for the Wildcats with a double-double, scoring 19 points and…
Obituary: Richard Lyle Schug
Richard Lyle Schug, 99, of Marcellus, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.Born March 28, 1925 in Auburn, Ind., to Herbert Eber and IO (Gorrell) Schug, he attended Edwards Corners one-room country school through…
Obituary: Karen Ann Paul
Karen Ann Paul, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 23, 2024 at the age of 83. Born Karen Ann Steininger on June 2, 1941, she was the daughter of loving parents…
“Out and About” Pearl Harbor, jumper cables, and the Medal of Honor
“America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” -Harry TrumanWelcome to the last month of 2024. This is the time to reflect back on a year that was great for some…
Christmas Around Town welcomes in holiday season in chilly conditions
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It certainly felt like the holiday season in downtown Three Rivers last weekend, not just with the festivities, but also with the weather conditions.The annual Christmas Around Town, held in downtown Friday and…
10-year-old child killed in Sherman Twp. crash; driver charged
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SHERMAN TWP. — A 10-year-old was killed after a driver allegedly failed to stop in Sherman Township Monday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred in the area of Banker Road and Balk…
Santa Claus to visit Doyle Center next week
By Steve Eldridge STURGIS — Who would have thought that Santa and Mrs. Claus lived right here in Michigan?They don’t, of course, but Tom Bland and his wife Cindy reside in Quincy, and spend nearly the entire month of December…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
COMING EVENTSRECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6“Dashing Through Downtown,” featuring “Kristkindlmarkt (4-9 p.m., Pleasant Avenue),…
Farwell wrestling has new coach
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Ryan Cutler is confident of having a strong first year as Farwell’s wrestling coach.But as a new skipper for the Eagles, Cutler is waiting himself to see what the Eagles will be looking like this…
Obituary: Alan Andrew Veen
Alan Andrew Veen, age 80 of Clare, joined the spirit of the woods for one final hunt in the great beyond on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Born on a military base in Auckland, New Zealand to Peter and Freda Veen on…
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