At the old dam site, Concord Mill Pond is shrinking away
By Ken Wyatt If this week’s events don’t mean the end of the Concord Mill Pond, they are a clear wake-up call: Fix the dam or lose the mill pond for good. Tuesday’s Concord Village Council meeting focused attention on…
Local bookstores stand the test of time
By Sylvia Benavidez The ease of access to the internet through electronic pads, smart phones, and computers gives bookstores a run for their money. Although local bookstore owners report the love of books is still alive and well even in…
TR baseball players earn All-Conference, All-District, All-Region honors
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Several Three Rivers baseball standouts earned a collection of honors for conference, district and regional play.Six Wildcats earned All-Conference honors from the Wolverine Conference. Earning First-Team All-Conference were infielder Mason Awe and pitcher…
Out and About: Flag Day, blood drive, and language
This Saturday, June 14, is Flag Day. Every year, American Legion Post #170 gets together with the BPOE Lodge #1248 to celebrate Flag Day. This year the event will take place at the Elks Lodge at 4 PM. The Elks…
Sewer spill reported on Gleason Road First spill on Gleason since installation of bypass; bypass not involved
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — Approximately 50,000 to 75,000 gallons of sewage were spilled from a force main in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in Fabius Township Tuesday.According to Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett, the spill was…
Superintendent receives highest-level rating, after performance evaluation by board of education
By Dennis Volkert Following a closed session June 9, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education gave superintendent Art Ebert a rating of “effective” in connection with his performance during the 2024-25 academic year.“Effective” is the highest rating in the evaluation…
Alldredge, Klever formally join public safety department
A swear-in session was held June 11 for two new members of Sturgis Department of Public Safety: firefighter Julian Alldredge and police officer Alexander Klever.Ryan Banaszak, director of public safety, led the presentation, with city clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes conducting the…
Amendments to zoning ordinance approved by city commission
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved amendments to two sections of the community’s zoning ordinance. One revision pertains to updates to rules for color of roofing and siding to match between principal and accessory buildings. The other is connected to…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Recurring Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. JuneJune 13“Comedy Night” with Craig Tornquiest, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts; $5.Through June 14Book sale at Sturgis District Library, during regular library hours.…
The calm before the festival
Pictured is a quiet midway at the Three Rivers Water Festival Wednesday, one day before the official opening of the annual festival Thursday. A number of rides and games are set up at the midway, which will be open all…
Grievance Comm., Davis finalizing settlement in discipline proceedings
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — A settlement in the proceedings against St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis before the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board could happen soon. On June 3, the Attorney Discipline Board granted a stipulation to adjourn what…
Clare golfer ties for sixth at state
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Bryce Wieferich competed in the MHSAA D3 Golf Finals at the Meadows at Grand Valley State University on June 6-7.On Friday, Wieferich had a 75, placing him in eighth in the field of 108 golfers.Wieferich…
May I Walk with You? HOLINESS IS A LIFESTYLE
Christianity is more than the Nicene Creed or a set of commonly held beliefs. Holiness is a lifestyle. In the time of the Apostles, when Christianity was just getting started, maybe even before the followers of Jesus we called Christians,…
Upcoming Events in Clare
Summerfest 2025: June 20th–21st – A weekend of fun for the whole family at Shamrock Park. Music, s’mores, crafters, trucks, kid events, fireworks and so much more. Learn More on our fb page. Fun Day in the Park: June 27th,…
Clare softball wins nailbiter, face Ravenna in state semis
By John RaffelCorrespondent CHEBOYGAN — It was a nailbiter between the top two-ranked Division 3 teams in the state, Clare, No. 1, and Gladstone No. 2, on Tuesday in Cheboygan for the quarterfinal round.Clare (38-2) prevailed 1-0 against the Upper…
Local parks get Jurassic with lifelike dinosaurs
By Christopher Johnson Communities in Clare and Gladwin counties enjoyed some dino-mite tremors this past week with the arrival of realistic dinosaurs of the likes of something you’d see on the big screen.Kids of all ages came out to the…
Saugatuck golf places 8th at state
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorBIG RAPIDS—It was another top-10 finish for the Saugatuck boys golf team at the Division 4 State Finals Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7.Competing at Katke Golf Course on the campus of Ferris State University, the…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorWe’re No. 119Great news! The latest clickbait poll — this by Careerminds — ranks Saugatuck No. 119 among U.S. spots to micro-retire, i.e. take timeout before you burnout.Tell the boss to shove it, grab your foam rubber fingers…
Pride reigns
Days of the Rainbow lit up the lakeshore June 1-7 as Community Pride MI rang in Pride Month celebrating theLGBTQ+ community with activities and events including:• A Tea Dance at the Dunes Resort in Douglas, Sunday, June 1;• A Rainbow…
Record number of OHS seniors graduate with distinction
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor It was a record-setting year for the Otsego High School Class of 2025 when it came to academic achievement.Each year, OHS bestows special recognition on seniors who are graduating with a grade point average of 4.0…
