LaFayette installs electric vehicle charging station
The City of LaFayette through an (AMEA) Alabama Municipal Electrical Authority Grant installed an electric vehicle charging station last week. The LaFayette Light Department Supervisor Chris Sanders stated “he’s excited about the station and hopes it gets visitors to get…
City traffic light being updated, officials urge caution
The Alabama Department of Transportation will begin a project to upgrade the traffic signal equipment at the intersection of US-431 and 2ndAvenue in the City of LaFayette on Monday, May 13th at 7 PM, weather permitting. This project will provide…
Northern Lights make rare appearance in Chambers County
By John BriceCorrespondent Residents of Chambers County and all across the south enjoyed the rare opportunity to witness Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the “Northern Lights”, during the late evening hours of Friday, May 10th of 2024. Due to what…
Paw Paw baseball splits with Otsego
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Paw Paw played a varsity baseball doubleheader Wednesday at home against Otsego and came away with a split.In game 1 the Red Wolves scored five runs in the first and held on for a 10-8…
Obituary: Margaret “Peg” A. Woods
Margaret “Peg” A. Woods, 72, of Paw Paw, gracefully departed this world surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Rose Arbor, Kalamazoo. Born on Sept. 30, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, Peg was the cherished…
Obituary: Louise Lynnea Nelson
Louise Lynnea Nelson, age 80, of Gobles MI, died on Monday, May 6, 2024, at home under hospice care and in the presence of her family. Louise was born in St. Joseph, MI, on August 27, 1943, to Arthur C.…
County Sergeant credited with saving man from burning residence
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ANTWERP TWP. – A Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is being credited with saving the life of a man who was unable to get himself off his burning bed early Tuesday morning May 7, according…
Modified “live hand grenade” found in Columbia Township
COLUMBIA TWP. – On Friday, May 10, Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 50000 block of County Road 388 in Columbia Township at approximately 6:34 p.m. for a report…
Mattawan school voters approve two bond issues
MATTAWAN – Voters in the Mattawan Consolidated School District said “yes” to two bond proposals, resulting in a total investment of $110 million toward the betterment of the district’s students and community. “This momentous achievement marks a significant milestone in…
Van Buren District Library millage proposal passes
DECATUR – On May 7, Van Buren County residents showed their support for the Van Buren District Library by voting to approve a millage increase. This decision will provide vital funding for library services.Dan Hutchins, Van Buren District Library director,…
Area News Briefs
Adventure begins at the Van Buren District Library DECATUR – Starting Saturday, June 8, the Van Buren District Library extends an invitation to everyone to pick up a reading log and begin a great summer adventure. This year’s summer reading…
Obituary: Leonard D. Lohrke III
Leonard D. Lohrke III, 80, of Homer, passed away on March 25, 2024 at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living Center in Spring Arbor, MI. He was born on September 25, 1943 to Leonard D. Jr. and Hope (Newton) Lohrke in…
Softball Roundup White Pigeon defeats Bloomingdale in slugfest, swept by Hartford
WHITE PIGEON — White Pigeon’s softball team squeaked out a win Thursday, May 2 against Bloomingdale before being swept in a doubleheader against Hartford Monday.Against Bloomingdale, the Chiefs got a 16-15 victory. Emily Miller finished a triple short of the…
Obituary: George H. “Beagle” Rice
George H. “Beagle” Rice, age 82 of Centreville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers on Dec. 6, 1941, a son of Jack and Naomi (Freese) Rice. George attended Centreville High School.…
Obituary: Brenda Lynne Samson
Brenda Lynne Samson, age 76 of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 29, 2024. She was born in Three Rivers on September 25, 1947 the daughter of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten. Brenda attended Mendon High…
Obituary: Ervan Leroy Taylor
Ervan Leroy Taylor, 61, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.He was born July 11, 1962 in Three Rivers, the son of Charles and Agnes (Brooks) Taylor, and graduated from Three Rivers High…
Obituary: Mark Anthony Ames
Mark Anthony Ames, 67, of Three Rivers, passed away April 22, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.He was born on October 1, 1956 in Three Rivers, the son of Claude and Amy (Parker) Ames. He graduated from Constantine High School.Mark spent…
“Out and About” Bell ringers, Mother’s Day and snacking
“I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” -Helen KellerOne hundred…
Storms pass through St. Joseph County with widespread damage State of emergency declared by governor; storm assessment ongoing
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director COLON — Strong storms that were possibly tornadic in nature passed through St. Joseph County Tuesday night.The storms caused widespread damage to businesses and homes in the central and northeast parts of the county, particularly in…
Clare baseball team sweeps Gladwin
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Coach Dave Gould’s baseball team swept Gladwin 13-6 and 7-0 at home on Thursday.Clare got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Chase Randall hits a sacrifice fly, and Keagan Hill…
