Jackson Superintendent Pressured to Resign
Jackson, MI — After mistakenly sending a text message to the wrong recipient, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Beal is facing significant pressure to resign. The controversy has reignited longstanding tensions within the district and began when Beal mistakenly sent a…
Obituary: Arminda G. Lerma
Arminda G. Lerma, age 90, of Albion passed away at her home under the loving care of her family on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1934, in Calabos, Texas. The eldest of 10 children born…
Obituary: Robert Michael Mulkey
Robert Michael Mulkey, age 71, of Albion, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Dana, Kentucky on March 28, 1953, the son of Delzie and Dolores (Thacker) Mulkey and they precede him…
Obituary: Michael H. McAuliffe
Michael H. McAuliffe, 82, passed into Heaven on Aug. 22, 2024. He was born on Oct. 27, 1941 to Edward and Flossie (McGavit) in Albion, Michigan. His parents, brother, Pat (Donna) Mulkey and sister, Betty (Al) Williamson preceded him in…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK: LONERGAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY UNION HISTORY
By Frank Passic Happy Labor Day to all our workers, and enjoy the day off. This day is for you! As we observe Labor Day Monday, we remember the history of another Albion factory union formed during World War…
Looking Out: Summer Resorts
by Jim Whitehouse My beloved wife Marsha and I took a little trip up north to see friends and ride our bicycles along the Lake Michigan shoreline. We stayed in an old summer resort hotel. It was great. These old…
Cross Country Roundup TR boys runner up under the lights, girls 8th
GRAND RAPIDS — Three Rivers’ boys’ cross country team finished as runner up in Friday night’s Under The Lights meet at Grand Rapids South Christian, while the girls’ cross country team finished eighth out of 24 teams.For the boys, 11…
Obituary: Joanne Ruth Cassel
Joanne Ruth Cassel, most recently of Avon, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2024. Joanne was born at home during a blizzard on February 11, 1936 in Constantine, Michigan to Albert and Wanda Flick, graduating from Constantine High School in…
Obituary: Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe
Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe, age 72, passed away on August 22, 2024 of a cardiac arrest. A son and brother, the middle of three siblings – along with Thomas Jr. (Linda) Monroe and Cynthia (Wayne) Bartell. Born and raised in Three…
Out and About: UCAP, spam calls, and facts
A couple of weeks ago, I shared information about the Stone Cottage Free Store in Three Rivers. Rumor has it that we have a homeless problem here in St. Joe County, and I wanted to let everyone know how much…
Report: City still exceeding action level for lead in water
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One year after its first notice to residents about the issue, the City of Three Rivers is still dealing with an action level exceedance of lead in its drinking water system.On Aug. 8,…
Sturges-Young ‘Performance Series’ set for 2024-25
By Dennis Volkert Sturges-Young Center for the Arts Performance Series has been announced for 2024-25.It features a variety of entertainment, including music, comedy and dance.Season tickets are available through Sept. 27.A new feature this year: Patrons may select a package…
Sturgis City Commission approves increase in utilities rates, purchase of ambulance
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved an increase in rates for electric, water and wastewater, in a multi-year plan.It involves electric rates for 2024-27 billing periods, beginning Oct. 1 of each year.Water and wastewater is for 2024-26,…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. Sept. 3“Two-Wheel Tuesdays,” 5-9 p.m., North Nottawa and East West streets.Sept. 6“First Fridays Karaoke,” 8 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Sept. 7History walking tour, 4-5:30 p.m., Oak Lawn Cemetery, tour groups…
Old 27 Car Tour makes pit stop in Clare
By David Hutchinson The Old US 27 Motor Tour arrived in Clare on August 22. Automotive showpieces filled the streets of downtown Clare for the public’s viewing pleasure from 6-8 p.m.The tour was started by the late Craig Parrish in…
Severe Tuesday storms hit area, Thousands without power
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare Emergency Management Director Jerry Becker posted on Facebook Wednesday morning that 10,436 Customers were still without power in Clare County, according to Consumers Energy. His post said, “Crews are out working to clear roads and restore…
Obituary: Richard S. Sherman
Richard S. Sherman, age 82 of Lake, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. On November 16, 1941, Richard was born one of two children to Albert and Beulah (Peterman) Sherman in Detroit,…
Farwell senior optimistic with football prospects
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Brent Ellul is set for be a key senior for Farwell’s football team this season.It’s his second year of varsity football. He’s a quarterback and strong safety.Ellul played quarterback last year.“It was good,” he said.…
Obituary: Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson
Carol Ann (Hendershot) Watson, age 75, of Traverse City, MI passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 26, 1948, in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Earl “Blackie” and Lila (Bowman) Hendershot. She graduated from…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Bits – Labor Day – that means fall!
The weatherman may not be saying it, and these sunny warm (hot) days we have been having aren’t showing it, but you know that fall is in the air again.Labor Day is Monday and August is over already.I just don’t…
