Man arraigned in shooting death of Emarion Flowers
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer Joseph Gabriel O’-Rourke, 22, of Jackson was arrested May 19 in relation to the May 16 shooting death of Emarion Flowers. The arrest occurred at about 6 p.m. on County Farm Road and Springport Road…
Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office displays survivor artwork in support of sexual assault awareness
To show support for sexual assault survivors, the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office is displaying a powerful piece of artwork in the Victim’s Unit, thanks to a continued partnership with Bronson Sexual Assault Services (SAS). The display of survivor-created artwork underscores…
Two fatal shootings last weekend in Jackson
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writerr Two men died of gunshot wounds in Jackson last weekend. Emarion Flowers, 22, was killed Friday afternoon and Anthony Glen Owens Jr., 44, was shot and killed shortly after midnight Saturday morning. According to a…
Memorial Day Events
Monday, May 26 marks Memorial Day this year. Across the area, veterans, community leaders, and volunteers plan celebrations to honor those from their communities who gave the ultimate to their country – their lives. Here is a list of local…
Track and Field Roundup: 14 Wildcats advance to state meet, crown 5 individual regional champs
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Three Rivers’ track and field team will be well-represented at the MHSAA Division 2 state finals meet in Hamilton on May 31. The Wildcats sent 12 athletes to the finals following their performances at Friday, May 16’s…
Out and About: Hospitalization, Memorial Day, and communicating
On Saturday, May 10, I missed the bottom step coming out of my sister’s house and kissed the concrete driveway. The laundry basket didn’t break my fall, because I had thrown it out of the way. This quick action saved…
Plea offer presented in Sturgis sexual assault case Arguments made on bind-over; lawyer claims lower court erred reopening proofs
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A possible plea offer is on the table for a man accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Sturgis last year.In a hearing Monday, May 12, Prosecutor Deborah Davis said the offer on the…
Sturgis Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26
By Dennis Volkert A Memorial Day commemoration takes place May 26 in Sturgis. A parade begins at 10:30 a.m., departing from VFW post on Fawn River Road, then proceeding north on Nottawa Street to Oaklawn Park, where the ceremony begins at…
Car show to benefit local veterans
“Sturgis Veterans Car Show” will take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 24 at Sturgis High School.Registration period is 9 a.m.-noon. Fee is $10. Awards are presented at 1:45 p.m. It is dedicated to local veterans in need of transportation assistance.Music is provided…
‘Jam for JB’ set for June 7
“A Jam for JB” is scheduled for 4-9 p.m. June 7 at Free Church Park in Sturgis, to honor the late John Borgesen, owner and operator of JB’s Guitars for more than 30 years.Borgeson died April 15 at his home. A co-organizer…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
ONGOING Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. MAY May 23“Bourbon, Bacon & Blues,” 5:30-10:30 p.m., downtown Sturgis.May 24Sturgis veterans third annual car show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sturgis High School. Registration 9 a.m.-noon. Awards…
Clare athletes qualify for state meet
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE —Clare’s track teams competed in the Division 2 regional meet on May 16 in Cadillac in a bid to qualify for the state meet at Hamilton on May 31.Petoskey won both divisions. Clare was fourth for…
May I Walk with You? SIN IS EVERYWHERE
As I have been reading about holiness and what it means to live a truly Christian life one fact keep popping up. Even though we are created good by God and strive to live holy lives, we re-main sinners. Even…
Local Barrel Racing Champ Still Competing at Age 85
By Genine Hopkins “I’m not so fast anymore,” admits Beaverton resident Janet Whitmer, but honestly, that statement could be easily debated as false! Whitmer, who at 85 years young, has shown horses most of her life from racing Thoroughbreds in…
Here’s how Clare communities will observe Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Clare County is all about making sure our veterans have the recognition they deserve. There is a lot taking place in the next couple days so let’s unpack what you can expect.. HarrisonIf you’re local…
Saugatuck girls place second at Division 3 regional
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorFor the second year in a row, Saugatuck played host to a track & field regional.The difference was that last year it was a Division 4 regional, while this year it was a Division 3 regional.Despite that…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorJournalism Redeemed“The mind is a terrible thing to lose,” said Dan Quayle as vice president. Preach it!Page B1 of last week’s Commercial Record said the Jim Cooper Quintet’s “Mallets in Wonderland” jazz concert would be Saturday, March 25,…
Rosies galore fete Armed Forces Day
By Scott SullivanEditorRed kerchiefs wrapped heads of tribute and real “Rosie the Riveters” at the 13th annual Saugatuck-Douglas Armed Forces Day luncheon Saturday.Sylvia Tanis, 100, of Holland was among women who worked in factories during World War II when U.S.…
Otsego installs new electronic sign at Brookside Park
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The City of Otsego has a new way to disseminate information to its residents.On Monday, May 19, a sign was installed in front of Brookside Park on M-89 that has the ability to display electronic messages…
