Obituary-David Paul Grose

Obituary-David Paul Grose

Editorial StaffMar 25, 20223 min read

Marion, Michigan – David Paul Grose (Age 79) was born February 21st, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 with his loved ones by his side. Survived by David are his daughters Suzanne (Urs) Schaffluetzel, Carolyn Martinson,…

It’s official April 1, Saad is police chief, two others promoted

It’s official April 1, Saad is police chief, two others promoted

Editorial StaffMar 25, 20224 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Commissioners unanimously approved a new contract for David Saad who will take over as Clare’s new Police Chief April 1st.He replaces Chief Brian Gregory who is retiring from the position he has held for the…

Faces in the Crowd: Sue Weisburg

Faces in the Crowd: Sue Weisburg

Editorial StaffMar 25, 20225 min read

Sarah Genereaux-Maddox grew up in Morley, reading and writing and going on adventures – book in hand.These days, you can still find Sarah with a book in hand – or five or ten – as the new librarian at the…

Marion prepares for annual audit

Editorial StaffMar 25, 20221 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Village Council president Flora Grundy said the March monthly meeting was basically “business as usual,” but the village did handle various items of importance, she pointed out.Among the key items covered was a financial…

LARA suspends Osceola childcare facility

Editorial StaffMar 25, 20221 min read

The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB), has summarily suspended and issued a notice of intent to revoke the family child care home license of Janet Holmes, located at 14928 200th Avenue, in LeRoy.The…

Mill Pond questions persist, Village provides answers

Editorial StaffMar 25, 20222 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion mayor Flora Grundy noted the village has been getting plenty of questions about the mill pond project and wanted to address various issues.“The Marion Mill Pond began as a lifeline for this community many…

Point Pleasant plans unfurled

Point Pleasant plans unfurled

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20222 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Imagine a Douglas Point Pleasant Marina with close to 30 boat strips plus expanded parking south of Washington Street and southwest of the Blue Star Bridge. Consultant Edgewater Resources Monday presented city council a plan (see…

Township OKs 329+K water work

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20223 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck Township has awarded low bidder Redline Excavating a $329,042.64 contract to extend municipal water to a controversial ski lake development east of 66th Street and south of 135th Avenue. Work will be contingent on arranging…

Revised Wicks plan wins PC OK

Revised Wicks plan wins PC OK

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20223 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR The Saugatuck Planning Commission Monday voted 4-1 to approve a twice-tabled special land use and site plan application by Wicks Park Bar and Grille, 449 Water St., to extend operations into a former home behind it…

Obituary-Maryrita Peters

Obituary-Maryrita Peters

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20223 min read

Maryrita Peters, 78, of Saugatuck, passed away on March 20, 2022 in Holland Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and John Doran, two brothers, John Jr. and Philip Doran, and nephew, Philip Doran Jr. also of…

Obituary-John Dee Danes “Captain John”

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20222 min read

John Dee Danes “Captain John” of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, surrounded by family at home. John was born on February 3, 1944 in Big Rapids, MI. The son of the late Cecil ‘Jack’ Danes and Frances…

Obituary-Nellie “Joyce” Sturrus Webb

Obituary-Nellie “Joyce” Sturrus Webb

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20223 min read

Aug. 8, 1938 – March 17, 2022Nellie “Joyce” Sturrus Webb, of Kalamazoo, was born Aug. 8, 1938, the youngest of four children, to Catherine (DeWaal) and Marinus Sturrus in Grand Rapids, MI.Not one to complain, Joyce faced physical challenges that…

Obituary-Ellen Marie Deal

Obituary-Ellen Marie Deal

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20221 min read

Ellen Marie Deal, 80, of Paw Paw, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at White Oaks Assisted Living, Lawton. She was born Sept. 2, 1941, in Allegan, the daughter of Harry and Virginia (Weston) Stuart.On June 19, 1966, she married Harvey…

Rebels add a pair of wins

Rebels add a pair of wins

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20223 min read

By: Katie McElvy Chambers 8, Abbeville 5Chambers started the week picking up a win over the Abbeville Generals on Monday. The Rebels were able to stave off any runs by the Generals until the sixth inning but were able to…

Obituary-Obituary-Mrs. Betty Ann Lindsey

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20221 min read

Mrs. Betty Ann Lindsey 89, of LaFayette, Alabama died Saturday March 19, 2022 at the Bethany House Hospice.Mrs. Lindsey was born in Camp Hill, Alabama August 17, 1932 to the late Maynard Henderson and the late Vira Corley Henderson.Graveside services…

Obituary-Ms. Kessie Mary Sutton

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20221 min read

Ms. Jessie Mary Sutton, 77, of LaFayette died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Lake Martin Community Hospital, Dadeville. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Handy Cemetery, Lafayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Greg Sutton…

Obituary-Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Andrews Allen

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20221 min read

Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Andrews Allen 99, of Ridge Grove, Alabama died Tuesday March 15, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center.Mrs. Allen was born in Chambers County, Alabama September 21, 1922 to the late James Leonard Andrews and the late…

LaFayette Council approves sales tax increase

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20223 min read

By John West On Monday, March 14th the LaFayette city council passed its proposed 1¢ sales tax increase. Sales tax in LaFayette will be raised from 9¢ to 10¢ sometime around the beginning of May 2022, according to LaFayette Mayor,…

Remains found in home determined to be from animal

Remains found in home determined to be from animal

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20221 min read

Tuesday the LaFayette police department responded to call at a house on 1 st street SE locatednear the old community house with a report of human remains found.The area was marked off and forensics investigators with the Alabama Law enforcement…

CCSD pushes ahead with school consolidation

Editorial StaffMar 23, 20223 min read

La Fayette, Ala.– On Wednesday, Chambers County Board of Education voted to move forward with a comprehensive facilities restructuring plan. The plan will result in the consolidation, closing, and repurposing of some district facilities. The implementation of the plan will…