Six county cities holding elections
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Six of Allegan County’s cities will hold municipal elections November 7 to elect members of the respective city’s council or commission.Commissioner chairman James Storey said in Holland, there are three contestedseats, including the mayor’s chair,…
Obituary: Theresa Lynn Walters
Theresa Lynn Walters, 53, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born Oct. 12, 1969, in Groton, Connecticut, the daughter of Thomas Drake and Jeanne (Buck) Drake.Theresa was known for the…
Mattawan’s tennis team ranked No. 3
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – Mattawan’s tennis team enters this week ranked No. 3 in the state in Division 3 and undefeated in matches. They will be playing for a Southwest Michigan Athletic Association title on Saturday in a day-long…
Life as Performance Art
Mike “Dirty Jobs” Rowe wrote about work, “What’s happening now in this country that scares me to the core fundamentally is we have never had so much unrealized opportunity and little enthusiasm for it.”Since before European settlement America has been…
Mike’s Musings: Nightmare in a latrine, lady can’t get out
A few days ago, a story popped up on my computer screen entitled Michigan police rescue woman trapped in outhouse. It piqued my curiosity because the article proclaimed it happened in Otsego, MI, where we publish the Union Enterprise. After…
Sheriff’s office shows off new canine
In photo above, Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott, left, is shown with the newest addition to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Jett and his partner, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Deputy Devin Krogel. K-9 Jett received his name…
Glendale business break-in reported
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals who broke into Glendale Grocery during the early morning hours of Sept. 22. By Paul GarrodStaff Writer GLENDALE – The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office…
Sheriff’s office issues citations to drivers in road construction project
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PINE GROVE TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Van Buren County Road Commission regarding a construction project on County Road 388 in…
Vehicle pursuit through county ends with two arrests
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer A South Haven man and a Bangor woman, each wanted on multiple felony warrants and warrants, respectively, now face additional charges after they led authorities on a vehicle pursuit through Lawrence, Hartford and Arlington townships, Thursday…
Rabid bat reported in Lawton
LAWRENCE – A rabid bat has been identified in Van Buren County. The bat was collected from a home in Lawton, according to a press release from the Van Buren Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD).This is the first case of rabies…
Obituary: George Paul Yung
George Paul Yung, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the…
TR boys’ tennis ties Plainwell, loses to Paw Paw
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ tennis team tied with Plainwell 4-4 on Wednesday, Sept. 13 on the road, and lost to Paw Paw 6-2 on Monday at home.Against Plainwell, the Wildcats got wins at all four singles flights. At…
Out and About: Mailing rules and mothers
Because of the Internet, most folks don’t write letters and send them via the U.S. Postal Service anymore. If you need to send a package, you can use UPS, FedEx, or the Postal Service. If you do choose the Postal…
Ordinance amendment for marijuana consumption lounges goes up in smoke
Daly Dope owner Daly Broekema speaks to the Three Rivers City Commission in support of a proposed ordinance amendment to allow for marijuana consumption lounges to apply for special use permits to operate in the city. The amendment failed by…
SPS Board approves settlement with Perez
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a settlement agreement in the case of Perez vs. Sturgis Public Schools, filed in 2018.The case made its way to U.S. Supreme Court, then was re-directed to United…
Progress continues on West Congress Street in Sturgis, contingency budget approved to complete project
Road construction is back at full-speed on West Congress Street in Sturgis, following unexpected delay. By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission approved a supplemental contingency budget of $45,000 for the West Congress Street improvement project.The road work, between South Centerville…
Funding structure approved for Sturgis High School video scoreboard project
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved a video-scoreboard plan for Sturgis High School.Cost for the program is estimated at $75,000 annually, for five years. The project will be funded entirely through sponsorship revenue. Instead of pursuing a…
City establishes guidelines for ‘extreme weather’ facilities
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission approved amendments to zoning ordinances to accommodate “extreme weather” facilities. At the meeting Aug. 23 commissioners meeting, city staff presented details regarding amendments to the zoning ordinance. The center could be used to accommodate residents during…
Clare Public Schools to ask voters again to approve bond proposal
The Collaborative – Clare Elementary School First Floor Plane Auditorium The Collaborative – Clare Elementary School First Floor Plane The Collaborative – Clare High School First Floor Plane The Collaborative – Clare High School Second Floor Plane The Collaborative -…
Harrison seeks investors for new hotel project
By Kaitlyn Campbell The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has provided a toolkit for cities to “help shape the future of their communities by building strong foundations of planning, zoning and economic development practices.”The kit, which was developed by experts,…
