County woman who crashed into hayride, injuring 5, sentenced for driving drunk
A woman who was driving intoxicated when she crashed into a tractor taking nine people on a hayride last fall, was sentenced Monday.Angelina Marie Hamberg had been driving 55 mph when she crashed into the tractor — which had been…
Veteran, off-duty police officer pull driver from burning car
A driver suffered serious injuries after being pulled from a burning car by an Army veteran and an off-duty police officer.According to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at approximately 3:52 p.m. Friday along SB I-196, near M-40…
Two seriously injured in UTV accident
On 6-28-2025 at approximately 10:22 pm, Allegan County Central Dispatch received a 911 call stating that a vehicle had crashed into the trees on 122nd Ave near 52nd St in Clyde Twp. The preliminary investigation shows that a UTV was traveling EB…
Fourth of July activities and fireworks in Clare County Area planned
By Genine Hopkins Thursday, July 3Mount Pleasant’s Farmer’s Market will have their Independence Day events on Thursday, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., at 331 N. Main Street in Mount Pleasant. There will also be events on during that same…
Family Fare owner, Witbecks, Carrows supplier sold to East Coast wholesaler
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Our Family and Spartan – two brands so prevalent in the Michigan grocery scene that it’s almost impossible not to purchase at least one of their products during a visit to any local grocery store.SpartanNash is the…
31st Horse Progress Days returns to Clare
By Christopher Johnson Clare County will be lighting up with more than just fireworks this Fourth of July. The nationally acclaimed Horse Progress Days event is making its next stop in Michigan, and it’s bringing plenty of horsepower with it…
Brandon enjoyed solid hitting season
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — One of the keys to Clare’s hitting success this season, which ended in a 39-3 record and state runner-up finish, was the productive hitting of Alissa Brandon.The Pioneer senior infielder had 64 hits to lead…
Kick Off to Summer Luncheon
Photos by Kara DeChalk By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer On Friday, June 13, the Albion High School Alumni Association hosted a Kick Off to Summer Luncheon at Holland Park in Albion. The celebration was attended by many Albion High School…
Faithful Marshall Blues Festival Fans take to Michigan Avenue
Despite hit the lower 90’s, people began filling Michigan Ave around 7:30 p.m. finding shade and enjoying Serita’s Black Rose and the headlining band, The Jimmys, who mixed in a bit of swing and Blues together. By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing…
BlueOval Battery Park
The future is being built west of Marshall By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Just west of Marshall, south of I-94, a massive factory is rising — BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. On a hot June morning, journalists from across the country…
Leader of Jackson gang sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for conspiracy to traffic unique form of fentanyl
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer According to United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr., Tamarious “Poogi” Faulkner, a Houston, Texas resident and leader of the violent Jackson street gang the Thorough Bread Family, was sentenced to 17 and a half…
Sunday night altercation in Clark Lake leads to arrest
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer A fight involving more than 20 people brought police to the Columbia Township park at Clark Lake on Hyde Road Sunday night at 7:46 p.m. According to a press release from Columbia Township Police Chief…
Constantine softball wins multiple awards
CONSTANTINE — Constantine’s softball team and players received plenty of accolades in conference, regional and state honors last week.Jozee Buglione, Olivia Ransbottom and Olivia Herlein all received Honorable Mention All-Conference from the Southwestern Athletic Conference.Buglione hit .514 on the season…
“Out and About” Rehab and hearing aids
I am now into my third week of Stage IV Cardio Rehab, or better known as the “Healthy Heart” program. It was suggested that I sign up for this extra session of Cardio Rehab at Health Trac. Unlike Stage II,…
Riverside Church celebrates 50th anniversary with new auditorium, plans for new lead pastor
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local church that started as a small gathering in a rented basement space in the Old Kent Bank in 1975 celebrated its 50th anniversary of spreading Christianity in St. Joseph County this…
Teen dies after being ejected from car in crash
CENTREVILLE — A teenage girl was killed near Centreville Sunday night after being ejected from a car in a crash.According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred on M-86 near Shimmel Road just outside of Centreville on the night of…
Sturgis Fest ’25 continues, concludes this weekend
‘Family Day’ at Sturgis Fest took place June 25 at the high school.A variety of attractions were featured, including carnival rides, climbing wall, a sprinkler (organized by the fire department), train rides, carnival games, water slide, bounce houses and food.Also…
Freight House mural to get official unveiling
By Dennis Volkert Unveiling for a mural at Freight House, at Sturgis Historical Museum, is set for 5-7 p.m. June 27.Heidi Wolfe, of Wolfe Makes Art, and Callie Aldrich, have done the painting, with concept by Bill Haack, leader of…
Although parade unexpectedly cancelled, Schoolcraft 4th of July marches on
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — It has been a slightly rough decade to be Schoolcraft’s Fourth of July Committee in scheduling its annual celebration on Independence Day.In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the festivities before returning…
Clare baseball finishes with 20-11-2 wins
By John Raffel Clare baseball coach Dave Gould finished his seventh season with the program which finished at 20-11-2.“We had a good season and could have easily finished around 25-6,” Gould said. “We lost some games that we should not…
