Housing project adjustment, sidewalk repair hearing date approved
Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County is working on a housing project at 333 Jacob St. in Sturgis. In 2010, the property was part of a purchase agreement completed with the city of Sturgis. The arrangement sold two lots to Habitat…
Freight House mural showcases historic passenger train lines
By Dennis Volkert Work continues on a mural at Freight House, on the grounds of Sturgis Historical Museum — At The Depot.It depicts the two main passenger train lines that passed through Sturgis into the 1950s, New York Central and…
Clare golfers take third place
By John RaffelCorrespondent Clare’s boys golf team took third place with a score of 334 win in the Division 3 Regional 13 golf tournament last week at Belvedere in CharlevoixClare tied with Pinconning for third place but lost in a…
May I Walk with You? PEANUTS
I don’t know anyone who has not enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz, but did you know what the Charlie Schultz Philosophy is? It was shared by a friend with the Exodus 90 group at dinner. It is…
Celebrating 40 years: The 20 Lakes Antique Engine & Tractor Show returns
The 20 Lakes Antique Engine & Tractor Club is set to host its 40th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show from June 12 to 15, 2025, at the club grounds west of Harrison on M-61. This milestone event promises a…
Clare Chamber adjusts office hours, reevaluates staffing
As many of our fellow local businesses are experiencing, the current economy is bringing new challenges and important decisions to the forefront. In light of these factors—and with a strong focus on serving our community in the best way possible—the…
Clare gears up for a vibrant Summerfest 2025
Clare, Michigan, is set to host its much-anticipated Summerfest from June 20 to June 22, 2025. This annual celebration promises a weekend filled with community spirit, entertainment, and new attractions.clarecounty.comEvent HighlightsDates: June 20–22, 2025Location: Downtown Clare, MIAdmission: FreeKey Attractions1st Annual…
Saugatuck golf claims first regional championship since 2006
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAfter finishing second at regionals each of the past two years, members of the Saugatuck boys golf team set a goal of winning a regional championship this year.Mission accomplished.Competing on their home turf at Clearbrook Golf Course,…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorSplashFlorida man Timothy Schulz kicked off Memorial Day taking a dip in a lake full of alligators, got bit, emerged bleeding, grabbed garden shears, tried breaking into a car with a brick, failed, ran at police with the…
Lundvig named new Saugatuck principal
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Public Schools Board of Education has named Brad Lundvick (shown at left) new principal of Saugatuck-Middle/High School.Lundvick, most recently principal of CA Frost Environmental Science Middle High School and Zoo School in Grand Rapids, will start…
Saugatuck Wilds Nature Preserve opens
The 170-acre Saugatuck Wilds Nature Preserve, formerly known as the old airport property, opened to the public Thursday, May 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Thanks to $160,000 donation from the children and grandchildren of Saugatuck resident George Supp, the following were…
PHS principal oversees first graduation ceremony
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Plainwell High School Class of 2025 will always hold a special place in PHS principal Marvin Taylor’s heart.“With this being my first year at PHS, I will have many fond memories with this year’s graduating…
OHS moves graduation indoors
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With the weather refusing to cooperate, Otsego Public Schools officials were forced to move the district’s graduation ceremony into the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, May 21.And while Otsego High School principal Thomas Reed wasn’t exactly…
Hoffman claims pair of state championships
Otsego junior Emma Hoffman entered the MHSAA Division 2 Girls Track & Field State Finals as the prohibitive favorite to win state titles in the 1,600 and the 3,200.She didn’t dissapoint, as she did, indeed, secure both of those championships.…
Otsego’s Hoffman sets record in 3,200 at D2 State Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HAMILTON—Otsego junior Emma Hoffman made some history at the Division 2 Girls Track State Finals on Saturday, May 31.With a win in the 1,600 (personal-best 4:52.86) already under her belt, Hoffman won the 3,200 with a…
Allegan beats Hopkins in shootout
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SOUTH HAVEN—For the second year in a row, a district girls soccer contest between Allegan and Hopkins came down to a shootout.And for the second year in a row, it was the Tigers who came out…
Life as Performance Art
Growing up, we had the usual generational divides in our home. When my parents were born, they were included as part of the Silent Generation who lived through the Spanish Flu, Roaring Twenties, Great Depression, World War Two. Right…
Bridgefest 2025 on the horizon
By Gari Voss Summer in Allegan, MI really begins when Bridgefest hits Riverfront Park and the surrounding streets. All are invited to enjoy time with family and friends while exploring the community tents along Locust and Hubbard Streets, dropping into…
Mike’s Musings: Emphasis on education in 2026 election
Rick Snyder’s Vision for Education: A Bold Step for the 2026 ElectionChampioning the Future of LearningIn the rapidly shifting landscapes of politics and policy, it is rare to encounter a leader who prioritizes the foundational pillars of society—education being chief…
Once excellent St. Basil Catholic School forced to close
By James Windell “When I heard the school was closing, I cried,” says Lois Brigham, the St. Basil School Board President. “There were a lot of factors that went into it, but I wish it were not happening.”Brigham, who was…
