Chief Judges named to Allegan County Courts
By Gari Voss The Honorable Matthew Antkoviak of the Allegan County 48th Circuit Court received notice from the Honorable Megan Cavanagh, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, that he was reappointed to Chief Circuit Court Judge in Allegan County…
Mike’s Musings: The roadblocks to a cancer cure are frustrating
Every few years, the same frustrated question resurfaces: With all the money, technology and brainpower in the world, why haven’t we cured cancer yet? It’s a fair question. We’ve put men on the moon, decoded the human genome and carry…
Lawrence girls top White Pigeon
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — Lawrence defeated White Pigeon 31-29 in girls basketball action on Jan. 16.Carolina Mancera and Colleen MCcaw had 10 points apiece for Lawrence.Kaylin Leyva had nine points.The Lawrence girls won 42-26 over Hartford on Jan; 13…
South Haven’s lighthouse shrouded in ice
South Haven’s lighthouse shrouded in ice on Monday.Old Man Winter hit South Haven and surrounding areas hard on Monday and Tuesday. Lots of snow and ice and freezing temperatures provided a picturesque scene looking out at the iconic lighthouse.Photo by…
South Haven teachers ratify new salary agreement
By James Windell South Haven teachers voted on January 13, 2026 to ratify a new salary agreement. And Jessica Fiedorowicz, President of the South Haven Education Association, is pleased with the agreement.“This is a step in the right direction toward…
Kirby honored with lifesaving award
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office and Central Dispatch recently recognized Dispatch Supervisor Chad Kirby with a Life Saving Award for his outstanding actions while on duty. On Oct. 15, 2025, Supervisor Kirby was working at the Van Buren County…
Chapman honored with Stork award
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office and Central Dispatch recently recognized Dispatcher Deb Chapman with a Stork Award for her outstanding professionalism and calm response during a critical emergency call. On Dec. 9, 2025, at approximately 6:36 a.m., Dispatcher Chapman…
13-year-old suspect held in the shooting death of a 16-year-old
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer A late breaking press release from the City of Jackson Police Department confirms the first murder of the year has occurred: on Jan. 15, at approximately 1 a.m., in the 500 block of Harris Street,…
Winter Storms Highlight Albion’s Public Works Challenges and Changes
By Maggie LaNoue The snowstorm that hit Albion around New Year’s brought more than icy roads and cold temperatures — it also put the city’s winter operations and aging snowplow fleet under a public spotlight. At the Jan. 5 Albion…
Montez White arraigned in Anthony Owens murder case
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer After being apprehended in Ohio, Montez Martees White was arraigned Jan. 14 by District Court Magistrate Jake Dickerson on charges of open murder, three counts of assault with intent to murder, and felony firearm. According…
Hayes Block Reopens, Linking Albion’s Past and Future
On Monday, December 30, 2025, Albion residents were invited inside one of downtown’s most recognizable historic buildings during a public tour of the newly completed Hayes Block Apartments at 106–108 E. Erie Street. The open house offered a first look…
Spring Arbor Police and Fire Departments rescue dog from pond
Quick thinking and inter-agency coordination between the Spring Arbor Township Police Department and Spring Arbor Township Fire Department led to the successful rescue of a dog that fell through ice on a private pond earlier this week. According to a…
Saugatuck boys come up short against Black River
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAs far as second-year Saugatuck boys basketball coach Ty Rock was concerned, effort was not an issue in his team’s SAC Central contest with host Holland Black River on Friday, Jan. 9.“The guys played hard,” Rock said.Rather,…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorAge of InnocenceI can’t tell you how many women mistake me for Tom Brady. Is it my movie star looks? Seven Superbowl rings? Status as football’s GOAT? Untold millions?“No,” said Madge at the Pullman Tavern. “It’s your personality.…
Winter seeds flourish at SCA
By Scott SullivanEditorThe hand-sewn “seeds” shown above, part of Kayla Powers’ exhibit “Interwoven: The Art of Flourishing Together,” can be shared and sown at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts through May 8.Michigan-rooted textile artist Kayla Powers, 37, notes they…
New Baldy restrooms now near-complete
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck City Council Monday approved Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering-recommended change orders for its now substantially-completed new restrooms at Mt. Baldhead Park.This city last spring contracted low bidder Midwest Construction to do the work for $298,000, budgeting contingency costs…
A new reading companion arrives at Otsego Library
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Young readers at the Otsego District Library have a new reading partner—one who never tires of holding a book.The library recently received “Come Read With Me,” a life-size bronze sculpture by internationally recognized sculptor Tuck Langland.The…
PCS Highlights Free Webinars on Michigan Achievement Scholarship
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Families in the Plainwell district looking for financial aid guidance may want to mark their calendars. Michigan Student Aid is hosting several upcoming webinars on the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.In a recent message to families, Plainwell Community…
