Alumni Classes 1970-2023 present scholarships to LHS, parks and rec
Representatives from the Class of ‘97, LHS host class for Homecoming 2023, presented on behalf of all 52 LHS alumni classes 1970 – 2023 two $500 scholarships and a total of $1600 in donations to various athletic entities at Lafayette…
49 arrested on 125 charges by Task Force
From 2/7/2024 – 5/29/2024 Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/ Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, Valley Police Department, Lafayette Police Department, and the Lanett Police Department conducted numerous operations,…
CONCORD: Honey bees hitch a ride out of downtown Concord
By Ken Wyatt It has been a recurring issue at Concord Village Council meetings. Recurring? Well, not often. But usually about this time every year a 19th century wall along Homer Street starts buzzing with the activity of honey bees.…
Marshall High School seniors march through downtown Albion
Marshall Public Schools held their Senior Parade in downtown Albion on Wednesday, May 29. Parents, community members and businesses gathered on the sidewalks along Superior Street between Cass and Ash Streets to celebrate the Class of 2024 and wish them…
New War Memorial unveiling at the Springport Cemetery
Memorial Day in Springport was extra special this year, as the Adams-Rockey VFW Post 6056 dedicated a new War Memorial at the Springport Cemetery. The post had received a $2,500 donation from Harold Webb’s Trust fund. Webb was a past…
City temporarily closes water system to Riverside Cemetery, Council discusses various other items
Those who attended Albion’s annual Memorial Day celebration at Riverside Cemetery may have noticed some recent improvements. The City of Albion is working to clean up Riverside Cemetery and is collaborating with members of Friends of Riverside Cemetery, Albion VFW, and…
Obituary: John Edward McGonigle
John Edward McGonigle, age 71 peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 19 at his beloved home on Lake Diane in Camden, Michigan. He was born on Aug. 1, 1952, in Lafayette, Indiana to John and Eileen McGonigle. John was not…
Marshall Girls Soccer advances to District Final
Marshall traveled to Jackson Northwest High School Wednesday and came away with a 1-0 victory over Jackson (Parma) Western High School in an MHSAA District Semifinal game to advance to Friday’s final against Mason. The game was originally scheduled for…
Looking Out: Pigs on the wing
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column about our daily raccoon visitors, the placid Creampuff and the more aggressive Bismarck. Both spend time each day beneath our bird feeder, picking up uneaten seeds dropped by the birds. I…
Softball Roundup TR softball sweeps Paw Paw, Coldwater
PAW PAW — Three Rivers’ softball team upped its winning streak to eight games by sweeping Paw Paw and Coldwater this past week on the road.On Wednesday, May 22, the Wildcats defeated the Red Wolves 10-0 and 16-5. In Game…
Obituary: Terry W. Kline
Terry W. Kline, age 66 of Centreville, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home following a hard fought battle with colon cancer. He was born January 5, 1958 in Three Rivers, a son of Wayne and Mary Lou (Gross)…
Obituary: Judy M. Wolgamood
Judy M. Wolgamood, 76 of Constantine, passed away May 23, 2024 at her home. Judy was born in Three Rivers on May 8, 2948, a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Becker) Wayne. She graduated form Three Rivers High School. On…
Out and About: Memphis, Flag Day, and a fundraiser
When I think of Memphis, Tennessee, the first thing that comes to mind is Elvis Presley and Graceland. I also think back to the early sixties when several families moved to Three Rivers from Memphis, because they were needed at…
‘We will be the ones to change the world for the better’: Three Rivers High School graduates Class of 2024
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Just over 150 students in the Class of 2024 at Three Rivers High School officially walked across the stage and graduated during the school’s annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 23. Held indoors…
Memorial Day ceremony urges reflection for the fallen, expresses value of sacrifice
By Dennis VolkertCity of Sturgis held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday.It began with a procession involving veterans and Sturgis High School’s marching band, from Sturgis VFW to Oaklawn Park, where the program took place..Sturgis mayor Frank Perez gave a welcome…
McBain softball team sweeps Marion
By John RaffelCorrespondent McBAIN – McBain’s softball team won both nonleague games against Marion on May 28 by identical scores of 13-12.“Both games the girls had to come from behind but they stayed loud and aggressive the entire time to…
Harrison ends baseball season
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON – Harrison didn’t win quite as many baseball game as it would have preferred but Hornets coach Nick Halm saw some positive things from a season which produced nine victories.The season ended on Tuesday at Evart…
Obituary: James Gordon Budd Sr.
James Gordon Budd, Sr. of Farwell passed away Wednesday morning May 15, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 68. Jim was born on December 25, 1955 in Cadillac to Charlie R. & Anna J. (Pardee)…
Obituary: Nyle O. Haggart
Nyle O. Haggart, 88 of Clare, died peacefully May 27, 2024 at the Woodland Hospice Home in Mt. Pleasant Nyle was born the second son of Ogal and Edith (Prout) Haggart on September 14, 1935. He was a graduate of…
Obituary: Richard Lee (“Dick”) Snyder
Richard Lee (“Dick”) Snyder, age 95, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, nine days short of his 96th birthday. Dick was the eldest child of Raymond and Esther (Winship) Snyder. He was born April 26th, 1928, in Buffalo, New York and…