Albion City Manager headhunting firm chosen, possible spring hiring, DDA reports new signage coming to city
By Sylvia Benavidez At Monday’s Albion City Council meeting Interim City Manager Doug Terry produced a list of firms to choose from to conduct the search for a new city manager. “Winter is a notoriously bad time of year for…
TR volleyball earns postseason honors
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers volleyball team earned a number of postseason honors across the board following a successful season for the club.Three players were named to the All-Region Team for Division 2 Region 12 by the Michigan Intercollegiate…
Positive review, contract extension given to Road Comm. manager
By Jef Rietsma CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey received a positive review and contract extension in the wake of his annual job-performance evaluation last week.Following a closed session at the conclusion of their twice-a-month meeting…
“Out and About” Thanksgiving, a medical scare, and snacks
This is the week of Thanksgiving. The one time when we should reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for. If you have a roof over your head, food on your table, and friends and family, you…
Two DDA director finalists interviewed
By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS — The two finalists for the position of Three Rivers DDA executive director met with teams of interviewers Monday morning, Nov. 25, as the process of hiring the next DDA leader moves forward.Meeting with…
Staffing addition approved for city’s fire division, website upgrade plan outlined
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Monday approved a request to add an additional staff member to the public safety fire division, and an upgrade plan for the city’s website. Ryan Banaszak, public safety director, told the board the division…
Longtime local Lions lovers attend Thanksgiving game
By Jef Rietsma St. Joseph County was represented as part of the sellout crowd Thursday at Ford Field for the Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving matinee game.The Sturgis trio of season-ticket holders said considering the feel-good season the Lions have put…
Farwell cheerleaders expect successful season
By John RaffelCorrespondent Nora Jannenga is Farwell’s competitive cheer coach and expects to have a successful season.“We had an extremely successful 2023-24 season,” she said. “Our highest overall score was 657.9 which is a 75 point increase from the year…
Obituary: Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp
Kathryn Marie “Kitty” Tharp, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 95.Funeral Services for Kitty will take place at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ray Francis officiating. Interment…
Obituary: Larry Lee Levi
Larry Lee Levi passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Larry was born December 10, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan. Larry enjoyed the family home he built along with his wife and children’s help…
May I Walk with You? HELL
I don’t know of anyone who likes talking about the possibility of hell as the final place where some people may spend eternity. Hell has been described as a place where one exists in torment for eternity. Pope Benedict described…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: ‘Tis the season
Since I am writing this Tuesday (early deadline this week folks), we haven’t had our family Thanksgiving dinner yet, but I am really looking forward to it.I love turkey and dressing and cranberries. (and mashed potatoes and green bean casserole…
More Holiday events coming up!
By Pat Maurer Small Business Saturday is TomorrowTomorrow, November 30th is Small Business Saturday! Come and support your local businesses in the Clare, Farwell, and Lake Areas!There’s truly something for everyone!See a list of participating businesses on the Clare Area…
Juvenile stabbed, choked by driver while in vehicle
On Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:43 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received several emergency call’s reporting a 17 year old juvenile male had been stabbed. Deputies from the Clare County Sheriff Office responded to the 200 block of…
Farwell teacher agrees with suggested Trump assassination post on social media
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Farwell teacher posted an apology on the Farwell Area Schools Facebook page after she apparently responded to a media post by Nicole Brown, titled, “Nothing an assassination can’t take care of,” with the message, “Normally, I…
Rebels repeat as state champions
By Katie McElvy In front of a large crowd on a cool Thursday night, the Chambers Academy Rebels took the field at Cramton Bowl to face off against the Bessemer Academy Rebels in the AISA AAA State Championship. The Rebel…
Those giving blood get free turkey
The LaFayette Police Department partnered with LifeSouth to offer a free turkey to those that gave blood on Monday.The next blood drive will be coming up this Saturday November 29th and November 30th from 8am to 4pm at the Wellness…
Gobles ends strong volleyball season
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — The Gobles Varsity Volleyball team ended their season play just short of winning districts, hosted at Bloomingdale High School.The Lady Tigers played on Monday Nov. 4., beating Bloomingdale in the first round (25-21, 25-20, 25-21)…
Delaney Riddle named Miss Mattawan 2024
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com MATTAWAN – The 2024 Miss Mattawan Scholarship Pageant held recently saw Delaney Riddle named Miss Mattawan 2024.Her court includes: First Runner-up and Miss Entrepreneur McKenzie Schoonbeck, Second Runner-up Jessica Jasensky, and Miss Congeniality Nariah Walsh.The new…
