The She-Roes of Marshall Opportunity High School
By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer In recognition of women’s history month, Marshall Opportunity High School honored several “She-Roes” of the greater Albion community at an assembly last Wednesday in the school’s library. Master of Ceremonies Joseph Morton introduced each honoree…
Barreling through mid-Michigan Sunday Destructive Storms hit Albion area
By Sylvia Benavidez On Sunday winds picked up by 4 p.m. in the area with heavy rain and small hail following. The rain and gusts of wind rose and fell until 8 p.m. with the National Weather Service reporting gusts…
Congressman intervenes in Akeos’ dispute in Mexico
By Ken Wyatt As the first week of April draws to a close, Paul and Christy Akeo remain in a maximum security prison near Cancun, Mexico. That’s the bad news. There was some good news this week, however. A Michigan…
Constantine softball sweeps Brandywine
CONSTANTINE — Constantine’s softball team brought out the bats to their doubleheader Wednesday, March 26 against Niles Brandywine, defeating the Bobcats 19-2 and 18-8.In the first game, Anndee Evans went 4-for-4 with three singles, a double, and two RBI. Jozee Buglione…
TR girls’ soccer draws with Olivet
OLIVET — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team traveled to Olivet on Wednesday, March 26, ending the match in a 3-3 draw to move their record to 0-1-1 on the young season.Natalie McGahan had two goals on the evening, including a…
“Out and About” Rehab, April Fools, and interesting stuff
I have finally completed my first week of Cardio Rehab. I was a bit anxious about this experience, because I wasn’t sure what to expect. For those who have spent time in Cardio Rehab, I hope you don’t get bored…
Sunday storm damages homes, businesses in St. Joseph County
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A powerful thunderstorm rolled through St. Joseph County Sunday evening, causing numerous power outages, downed trees, and property damage in spots around the county.According to the National Weather Service, there was “widespread”…
Breen named new superintendent at Constantine schools
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Constantine Public Schools has a new superintendent at the helm, and it’s one that’s very familiar with the district already.In a press release Thursday, the district announced that current Interim Superintendent Patrick Breen would…
Sunday storm damages homes, businesses in St. Joseph County
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A powerful thunderstorm rolled through St. Joseph County Sunday evening, causing numerous power outages, downed trees, and property damage in spots around the county.According to the National Weather Service, there was “widespread”…
Demonstration held in Sturgis to protest Trump administration policies
By Dennis Volkert A demonstration was held Saturday near the intersection of U.S. 12 and Centerville Road in Sturgis, protesting recent policies that are unfolding during the early phase of Donald Trump’s second administration.Kay Davis and Dianne Gorsuch, among the…
May I Walk with You? Open Our Eyes
When it comes do doing great and wonderful things for God, we often think of becoming a minister or priest or going to a foreign land. How wonderful it would be to travel to a distant land bringing the Good…
Eggstravagant events to bring kids to Clare, Farwell
By Rachael Humphrey Rain, shine or snow, on Saturday, April 19th, there will be a couple different Easter events across Clare County for families to enjoy.Starting at the Clare Municipal Airport, from 9am-11:30am, Clare Parks and Recreation hosts their “Great…
MMC’s Alvaro reflects on years of service as retirement nears
By Genine Hopkins It’s hard for those who have a major impact in their jobs to consider retirement, but as the Winter semester ends at Mid, Tammy Alvaro, the Phi Theta Kappa, Students of Promise, Laker Life, and Veteran’s Services…
Mother Nature reminds us we live in Michigan
By Genine Hopkins While April 1st would have been a bit more perfect of a day to wake up to snow, freezing rain, ice, hail, rain, and high winds, it seems like Mother Nature is throwing Michiganders – and many…
Farwell has new boys golf coach
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Jim Lard is planning on being a very busy coach this spring.“I am the new varsity golf coach so heading into this season everything is new to me. I am taking over a program that…
Finland forests, fowl, fur Explored
Holland family doctor/ birder Eric Gustafson will share “Finland: Forests, Fowl and Fur” with Holland Audubon Society members and guests Thursday, April 8 in the Commons Room at Hope Church, 77 W. 11th St., starting at 7 p.m. Admission is…
Leaders eye missing link, grant request
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck Township and Allegan County Road Commission leaders joined U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Holland, Saturday for a close-up tour of the 1988 Lakeshore Drive washout, reported former county commission chair Jim Storey. The commission has applied…
Cities offer summer jobs
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Young and looking for a summer job? You could do worse than apply for Saugatuck and Douglas departments of public works openings. Saugatuck is also seeking Oval Beach Patrol members. Saugatuck DPW seasonal maintenance workers earn…
City election complaint: Where next?
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Former mayor Ken Trester’s Oct. 16 complaint to the Michigan Bureau of Elections about EPIC (Empowering People Investing in Communities), a 501c4 nonprofit headed by another ex-mayor, Garnet Lewis, has apparently been resolved to the tune…
Saugatuck baseball beats Hartford in shortened game
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAfter dropping a 7-3 decision in the first game of a doubleheader with visiting Hartford on Wednesday, March 27, the Saugatuck baseball team bounced back to take game two 5-2.The second game was stopped early due to…
