Drunk who rammed Douglas cruiser charged

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20223 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR A South Haven man reported driving recklessly in Saugatuck who then struck a speed limit sign, rammed a Douglas police car, crashed into another vehicle, then was found hiding in a nearby field saw a sorry…

Chambers baseball off to good start

Chambers baseball off to good start

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20224 min read

By Katie McElvy Chambers 14, Edgewood 0The Rebels opened their season last week with a double-header against region foe Edgewood. In the first, Taylor Birmingham and Jordan Whaley were both walked, and with two outs on the board, Benjamin Caulfield…

Obituary: Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer

Obituary: Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20226 min read

Hyoseon Linda Lee Farmer (age 51) May 17th, 1970The Lord has received a beautiful soul in heaven. Linda, our beloved physician, mentor, friend, sister, wife, and mother, left this world a little less bright on February 15th, 2022.Linda was a…

Obituary: Mrs. Clover Lee Farrow

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20221 min read

Mrs. Clover Lee Farrow Bradberry, 53 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022, 2:00 PM CST at Ozias Baptist Church Cemetery in…

Obituary: Mr. Arthur “Lyn” Coggins

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20221 min read

Mr. Arthur “Lyn” Coggins 89 of Opelika, Alabama passed away Saturday February 19, 2022 at the Bethany House In Auburn, Alabama.Lyn was born March 5, 1932 in LaFayette, Alabama to the late Joe Wheeler Coggins and the late Lurleen Coggins,…

Obituary: Mr. Markeem “Keemy” Vines

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Mr. Markeem “Keemy” Vines, 32 of Decatur, GA, formerly of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022.Public Viewing was Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette.Graveside Services were held on Friday,…

Obituary: Ms. Esta Bell Williams

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Ms. Esta Bell Williams, 59 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, ALPublic Visitation was held on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…

Obituary: Mrs. Nezzie Will Ware

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Mrs. Nezzie Will Ware, 72 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at EAMC-Lanier in Valley, AL.Public Visitation was held Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral Home…

Obituary: Mr. Royzell Lockhart

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Mr. Royzell Lockhart, 60, of Waverly died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Mt. Pelia Missionary Baptist Church, 377 Lee Road 78, Camp Hill, AL at 1:00 p.m. (CST)…

County Commission talks infrastructure improvements with Tuberville

County Commission talks infrastructure improvements with Tuberville

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20224 min read

By John West The Chambers County Commission met with Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville last week to discuss the county’s many infrastructure needs. During what Commissioner Debra Riley described as “a short meeting,” the county leaders discussed capital projects including road,…

Health care initiative kicks-off March 8

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is spearheading the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative, a $4 million project to improve health care equity by helping underserved communities in the state be more resilient to health disparities, many of which have…

Blue Star

Blue Star

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20224 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorGlamour“Know your audience” is a communications axiom. Say you want to sell lawncare products. What better way than send out mass emails peddling “2022’s Most Glamorous Cities in the U.S.”?“Many of us dream of a ‘Real Housewives’ lifestyle,”…

Obituary: Clifford Willard Morris

Obituary: Clifford Willard Morris

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Clifford Willard Morris, age 94, of Allegan, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, with family at his side. He was born July 23, 1927 in Allegan to Clement and Beatrice (Butcher) Morris. Cliff is survived by his wife of…

Obituary: Bobby J. Conley

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20222 min read

Bobby J. Conley, 90, of Gobles, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Allegan. Bobby was born August 29, 1931 in Kentucky, son of the late Willie and Shirley Conley and had lived in the area since 1960.…

Obituary: Kevin Michael Stearns

Obituary: Kevin Michael Stearns

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20221 min read

Kevin Michael Stearns, age 32, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Comstock Park, Michigan.Kevin was born April 4, 1989, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Mary Beth Stearns (Czajkowski) and Michael Stearns.He graduated from Wayland High School, class…

Obituary: Richard Alan Priebe, 66

Obituary: Richard Alan Priebe, 66

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20221 min read

Richard Alan Priebe, 66, passed away on February 16, 2022. Born in 1955 to William and Jean Priebe, he lived his whole life in and around Allegan. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed his work at Independent Tool. Rich…

Obituary: Raymond Garrett, 84

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20221 min read

Raymond (Ray) Garrett, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Reta Garrett, and two sisters Veva Hendricks and Janet Trutsch. He will be…

Otsego mayor battles mysterious medical condition

Otsego mayor battles mysterious medical condition

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20225 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Kind. Joyful. Giving. Selfless. Compassionate.Those are just a few of the words that come to mind when Anthony Trobeck thinks about his mom Cyndi, a longtime realtor in the area and the current mayor of Otsego.“Oh…

Petrie family opens Great Gains Fitness in Otsego

Editorial StaffFeb 23, 20224 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Petrie family dreamed about opening a gym near their hometown of Martin. But after several opportunities failed to pan out, they thought it might be time to move on from that dream.That’s when the Petries…