By Frank Passic             There has been realtor activity at several abandoned old businesses along Austin Avenue recently, in what used to be known as “Hunkytown” in the early 20th century. There were various merchants from Europe who operated businesses…

By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer Most of the news from the Concord Township Board meeting came in reports from County Commissioner Earl Poleski, Deputy Larry Jacobson and the approval of a 3.4 percent cost-of-living raise for Concord Fire Department’s firefighters.…

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, joined many other churches and organizations across the U.S. ringing the Bells of Peace at 11 a.m. on the 11th day on the 11th month. The ringing and service honor when…

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Marshall Police are continuing to investigate last Thursday’s crash into Marshall’s Brooks Memorial Fountain basin by a 38-year-old male driver from Albion Township. Dave Gilbert of the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday morning, “We…

By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer ALBION — At a moment when national indicators seemed poised to turn negative, economist Michael Horrigan, president of the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, told attendees at Albion’s October Economic Club luncheon that…

CENTREVILLE — Glen Oaks Community College announced last month the hiring of Sam Waniewski as the GOCC men’s basketball head coach for the 2025-26 season. Waniewski’s extensive experience and reputation for scouting, recruiting, skill development and academic oversight made him stand…

BATTLE CREEK — The Sturgis girls swim and dive team finished third at the SCC Championships, which was hosted by Battle Creek Harper Creek last Friday and Saturday.The Trojans recorded 311 points, with Harper Creek (527 points) finishing first and…

“Birds wing after a storm, why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” ~ Rose Fitzgerald KennedyThis week we celebrate Veterans Day. It’s the time to honor all veterans of our Armed Forces and…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — Strong opposition to renewable energy in Lockport Township sunk a controversial ordinance amendment Monday, and could also potentially sink the township’s solar ordinance altogether.On Monday, Lockport Township’s board unanimously approved the denial of…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Sentencing has been initially scheduled for a Sturgis mother who is facing charges of child abuse and assault.Paige Nichole Bohne is scheduled to be sentenced in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court on Friday,…

By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It…

By Dennis Volkert Frank Perez was reappointed mayor of Sturgis, in a 5-4 vote. Jeff Mullins, 1st Precinct commissioner, was named vice mayor, also by 5-4. The decisions came during the board’s annual organizational meeting, held Nov. 10. Richard Bir, also representing 1st…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — About a dozen veterans in the local area were honored in a ceremony in Centreville Tuesday morning.The Centreville Downtown Development Authority held its annual veterans’ celebration at Yoder’s Country Market on Veterans Day, a…

By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell and Harrison football teams were members of the Jack Pine Conference’s Division 2 this season and placed several players on the all-league list announced recently.For Farwell, sophomore Mason Sterling was honored as a first-team…

Recently I was talking with a lady who had been caring for her handicapped child for many years. While she obviously loves her daughter, she has begun showing symptoms of anxiety and depression. She is finding herself not sleeping well,…

By Christopher Johnson The Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison held its annual Veterans Day ceremony this past Tuesday, honoring the many men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony began at 11:00 AM, with a…

By Christopher Johnson Farwell, like many other locations around Clare County, celebrated Veterans Day with an outpouring of pride for the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.At 11:00 AM a flag ceremony took place in the Village Park…

Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started…

By Scott Sullivan Editor Nine Douglas Elementary fourth graders, hosted and guided by mother Anna Gregg, have formed Sweet Sisters Baking to learn about making good eats and giving back to the community. Alphabetically, Reese Bagladi, Elise Gregg, Josie Kerridge,…

Want to help rescue animals? The Wishbone House, a nonprofit cat adoption center and resale shop at 165 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas, is seeking volunteers to help run the shop. With up to 40 adoptable cats in cozy, free-roaming rooms…