SHAES receives grant to acquire portable gas detectors
South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Michigan Gas Utilities (MGU) through its Rewarding Responders Grant program.The grant is being used by SHAES to purchase eight small carbon monoxide detectors that attach to EMS…
Caught in a dilemma: Expensive housing creates problem for couple
By James Windell Jodi and Donald Heflin are caught in a dilemma.They make too much money to live in low-income apartments, yet they don’t have enough income to buy a house in South Haven. And that’s where they want to…
New water tower shows off mural
Painting large mural (twice) on South Haven’s new million-gallon water tank is about finished.The tank will be raised in the coming weeks to the top of the concrete pedestal, making the tribute to South Haven on the lake visible for…
Deputy, K9 honored in Washington DC
Van Buren County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Calhoun and Kuno (K-9 partner now retired) were recently honored in Washington, D.C. by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). They were awarded the prestigious Hope Award at their annual awards…
Bloomingdale Communications marks 120th anniversary
BLOOMINGDALE – In the winter of 1904, a father saddled his horse and rode through the snow to save his infant son. That ride – urgent, determined, and fueled by love – sparked a movement that would connect generations.Arthur D.…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK
By Frank Passic HARNESS RACETRACK ONCE LOCATED HERE Have you ever wondered why there is a “jog” in the road on North Street headed east at the intersection of North and Clinton Streets? The reason is that there once was…
Albion Council Approves River Restoration Plan
By Maggie LaNoue Albion City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 15, to move forward with a river restoration plan that, if fully funded, would reshape Victory Park and the riverfront. The project will remove the Hannah Street Dam, fill in…
Albion Council advances road and sewer projects from Capital Improvement Plan
By Maggie LaNoue Less than two weeks after adopting a $70 million Capital Improvement Plan, the Albion City Council voted on Sept. 15, to actively fund several urgent infrastructure projects. Council approved $600,000 for the replacement of the sanitary sewer…
Antonio Greene requests change of venue for murder trial
By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Defendant Antonio Treyvonne Greene was in 12th District Court Friday, Sept. 19 via video link in front of Hon. Robert Gaecke, for a Probable Cause Conference. Greene, age 22, faces charges of 2nd degree murder…
Ribbon cutting at Gardner House marks triple celebration during Festival of the Forks
By Maggie LaNoue Albion’s Festival of the Forks drew thousands of people downtown on Saturday, Sept. 20, filling Superior Street from Ash to Michigan Avenue with food vendors, live music, and the energy of a community gathering. The festival, first…
Tennis Roundup Sturgis defeats Otsego, goes 2-1 in quad, beats Plainwell
STURGIS — Sturgis defeated Otsego 6-2 in boys tennis, in what coach George Earl called “a very well-played match.” He stated that “the singles were very strong as usual, and gave up very few games.” Earl went on to say…
Soccer Roundup Sturgis defeats Paw Paw, loses close match to Mason
STURGIS — The Sturgis varsity soccer team hosted Paw Paw this week, and sent the Red Wolves home with a 5-1 loss.Giared Lopez had the hat trick, netting three goals, while teammate Osiel Magana came up with two. Adrian Correa…
Out and About: Bees, persistence, and air movement
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” -John A. SheddSome bees can fly as fast as 15 miles per hour, depending on their species and wing shape. Weather and wind can also speed…
Birthing Barn, sea lion show,4-H highlight ‘successful’ St. Joseph County Grange Fair
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — One of the biggest weeks in St. Joseph County has come and gone, with the St. Joseph County Grange Fair cleaning up and packing up for the year.Organizers of the annual county fair said…
Birthing Barn, sea lion show, 4-H highlight ‘successful’ St. Joseph County Grange Fair
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — One of the biggest weeks in St. Joseph County has come and gone, with the St. Joseph County Grange Fair cleaning up and packing up for the year.Organizers of the annual county fair said…
Ceremony to mark 100th year of Congress School
By Dennis Volkert Congress School in Sturgis marks its 100th anniversary with a special ceremony scheduled for 10-11 a.m. Oct. 3.The event features performances by the high school marching band, guest speakers and unveiling of a commemorative plaque.Dianne Gorsuch, former…
Birthing Barn, sea lion show, 4-H highlight ‘successful’ St. Joseph County Grange Fair
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — One of the biggest weeks in St. Joseph County has come and gone, with the St. Joseph County Grange Fair cleaning up and packing up for the year.Organizers of the annual county fair said…
May I Walk with You? RETIREMENT?
What is retirement going to look like? Some say that it is going to be great. Just think, you can sleep in and stay up late. You can do whatever you want, eat whatever you and whenever. No worries! Watch…
Clare enjoys a revved up weekend with the CCN Car Show
By Christopher Johnson Returning to the Clare Church of the Nazarene this past Saturday was the always successful CCN Car Show and Craft Fair, located at 10160 S. Grant Avenue.This is the nonprofit’s fourth year hosting the event.Utilizing 10 to…
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