Two local librarians and public raise concerns over impact on library services under current federal cuts
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Walk into the Albion or Marshall District Libraries and take a good look around their main rooms. The shelves are filled with all kinds of books and yet due to budget constraints, space etc., the…
City receives federal grant for east side street construction
Efforts to repair local streets are getting a big boost thanks to funding from the federal government. A $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will be used for the East Side Commercial Corridor Improvement Project, which will…
Retiring Albion College faculty honored at graduation
Albion College retiring faculty Jon Hooks, Emmanuel Yewah, and Perry Myers were honored during the college’s May 3rd commencement ceremony. All three were rewarded emeritus status by the faculty. Albion College President Wayne Webster noted that the three honorees have…
Baseball Roundup Mendon no-hits Burr Oak
BURR OAK — The Mendon boys baseball team visited Burr Oak Tuesday afternoon, and behind the no-hit pitching of a trio of Hornets, returned home with the 14-0 win. Brayden Crites, Cam Bingaman and Mike Curiel combined for 12 strikeouts in the…
Soccer RoundupThree Rivers wins over Sturgis, Dowagiac; ties with Paw Paw
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team notched a 2-0 win Monday against Sturgis at home.Scoring for the Wildcats were Paige McDonald and Natalie McGahan, with Bekah Beachey recording a shutout. Tori Thorbjornsen assisted on both goals.On Friday, May…
Out and About: Colors of spring, Real ID, and travel essentials
“Your success and happiness lies in you.” -Helen KellerWelcome to the month of May. The April showers definitely did bring May flowers. If you have left the house and ventured out to the countryside, you can surely see the colors…
TRHS seniors honored on Rotary Honors Night
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An annual celebration of local graduating seniors by a local service club took place last week.On Thursday, May 1, the Three Rivers Rotary held its annual Rotary Honors Night ceremony at the Three…
Three shot, injured in ‘chaotic’ Harvey House shooting
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Four people were injured in a shooting that took place at the Harvey House bar in Constantine Saturday.According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, police were called to the bar at 11:53 p.m., where three…
Sturgis site added to state’s PFAS monitoring
Recently, Michigan PFAS Action Response Team identified the Sturgis Municipal Wells Superfund Site as a location of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances based on testing conducted in late 2024. Quality of the city’s drinking water is not affected by the results of…
‘Cruise-In’ features ‘Art Around Town’ unveiling
“Spring Car Cruise-In & Eats” takes place 5:30-9 p.m. today in downtown Sturgis. In addition to a classic car cruise-in and live music, it features the unveiling of “Art Around Town” works for 2025-26. The annual “Art Around Town” project began in…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRING Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday, May 10-Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. MAY May 9Exchange Club of Sturgis 40th Mother’s Day flower sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, 306 W. Chicago Road.Blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Doyle…
Harrison softball girls win
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s softball team picked up a 12-10 win on Saturday over Whittemore-Prescott despite almost squandering a 10-run lead.Harrison had seven hits in the games while Whittemore-Prescott had five.Allison Whitaker was the starting pitcher for Harrison.…
May I Walk with You? Thoughts, feelings and actions
As a psychologist, I am always aware of the aspects of feelings, thoughts and actions, and the way these three interact with each other. They have a lot of influence on each other. With this basic idea, it is easy…
Buggy, Nissan collide, several injured
On Friday, May 2nd, 2025 at approximately 8:25pm Deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident near the intersection of Bard Rd. and Calhoun Rd., Beaverton Township, involving a motor vehicle and Amish…
Destination Clare unveils new art sculptures
By Christopher Johnson You may have noticed a metal giraffe hanging out by the Whitehouse this week, playing ball with the big wireform dog. Let me introduce you to Sunday Mahaja’s recent addition to our streetside art gallery entitled “The…
Saugatuck boys track clinches SAC Lakeshore title
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorLAWTON—The Saugatuck boys track team turned in scoring performances in all four relays at the SAC Championship Meet on Monday, May 5.That was a big factor in the Trailblazers’ ability to earn a fifth-place showing of 50…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorProcrasti-NationI haven’t read “Why You Procrastinate” but expect to learn many things when I do.Why delay? To start, there’s the story’s subtitle “It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control.” I hate non-news, like what wasn’t in the Mueller…
Douglas does Derby Day
The sun shone bright on downtown Douglas denizens Saturday as they dressed up for Derby Day. Oh, there was a horserace somewhere too? (Photos by Randy Walker and Scott Sullivan)
OHS teacher, students create Otsego coloring book
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A coloring book depicting various buildings and places associated with Otsego is now available for purchase on Amazon.The book, titled “Coloring Otsego: Where Will You Go?” was a collaborative effort between Otsego High School graphic arts…
Backyard Games coming to TOP Pavilion on May 18
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor An afternoon of cornhole, disc golf and ladder ball.That’s what you can expect during the Otsego Rotary Backyard Games at the Pavilion on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 2 p.m. at the TOP Riverfront Pavilion.Cost to…
