Girls Basketball Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANLeading scorers Katelyn VanAtter and Carlee Rynearson are among the players Allegan coach Sharron Thompson lost to graduation from last year’s 7-15 squad.That’s the bad news for the Tigers.The good news? Six seniors who earned valuable…
Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel
Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel, age 81 passed away on November 20, 2024. Like she lived, she died: fiercely and determined. Born on December 13, 1942, Bobbie was the eldest of four children of Douglas and Margaret (Whitcomb) Parker. She was…
Otsego boys fall to Vicksburg
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—A game-best 17 points from Louis DiGrandi wasn’t enough to lift the Otsego boys basketball team to a win in its season opener against Vicksburg on Monday, Nov. 25.Otsego fell by a score of 72-54.“Overall, Vicksburg…
Life as Performance Art
There is nothing new about the retail sector’s Black Friday except that it seems to start earlier this year. The name comes from the hope that customers will do sufficient holiday shopping that they will convert eleven months or…
Mike’s Musings: Stop with excuses, buy local first
It’s small business Saturday this weekend, and that gives me an excuse as to why you should shop with your small retailers and stay away from the big chains and online buying.Our small towns are treasures. People love to visit…
Downtown Allegan prepares for Festive Fridays
By Gari Voss December 2024 presents three Fridays for Downtown Allegan to turn into mini celebrations. On those three Fridays, stores remain open until 8pm. Along with the extended store hours, there are additional events. Each year, residents and visitors…
Cocaine valued at $4 million seized in Martin Township
Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies seized 120 pounds of cocaine after they stopped a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 131 in Martin Township, early this week.Officials said the truck was pulled over during a routine commercial vehicle inspection when deputies became suspicious…
Perrigo named Mayor, Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem
By Gari Voss The new council members were seated at the desk for the Monday, November 25, 2024, meeting. City Manager Joel Dye ran the meeting until the mayor and mayor pro tem were elected. An addition to the agenda…
TR Commission gives go-ahead torental homes development
By Rick CordesC-N correspondent THREE RIVERS – Allen Edwin will begin construction of 37 rental units in the Three Rivers Meadows subdivision following approval by the Three Rivers City Commission of the builder’s proposal.Commissioners, in regular session Tuesday, Nov. 18,…
“Out and About” Lion Club Toy Drives, the Polar Express, and vaccination
This is the time of the year when our thoughts and actions are drawn toward the act of helping those in need. The motto of Lions Clubs International is “WE SERVE”. Lions help those in need every hour of every…
Christmas Around Town returns to Three Rivers
By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS – The highly anticipated Christmas Around Town event will sleigh into Three Rivers on Friday, Nov. 29 and will feature a variety of activities and opportunities for young, recently young, and more “seasoned” celebrants.Horse…
Preliminary hearing waived in case of woman accused of murdering 2-year-old child
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A preliminary hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old child was waived last week.According to the St. Joseph County 3B District Court, 21-year-old Paige Nichole Bohne waived the preliminary…
Sturgis students get taste of authentic Japanese fare from chef John Sugimura
By Dennis Volkert Students at Sturgis Public Schools got a taste of Japanese food and culture from John Sugimura, a second-generation Japanese chef.The meal featured yakitori and yakisoba, a Japanese type of grilled chicken skewers, grilled noodles and vegetables.“It’s nutritious,…
County Administrator receives two-year contract extension
By Jef Rietsma CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Administrator Teresa Cupp has agreed to a two-year contract renewal.The matter was confirmed during Tuesday’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting.Cupp, a 50-year-old Mendon Township resident, is completing her seventh year…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, . NOVEMBERNov. 24Six Appeal, 3:30 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, part of…
Harrison back reflects on memorable season
By John RaffelCorrepondent HARRISON — A major factor behind Harrison’s 7-3 playoff season was the two-way performance of Logan Williams. His yardage per game as a running back usually was well over 100 yards. In the playoff loss to McBain…
Obituary: Philip Lionel Music
Philip Lionel Music of Farwell, Michigan, passed away on October 31, 2024. He had been undergoing chemo for lung cancer, but died due to the complications of diabetes.Philip was born on April 20, 1954 to Vivian and John Kelley Music…
Obituary: Robin Rena Kogler
Robin Rena Kogler, born July 19, 1960, in Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with leiomyosarcoma on September 26th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She is now at rest, free from pain. Robin dedicated her…
Obituary: Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy)
Tucker, Cassandra J (Sandy), age 73 of Mt. Pleasant unexpectedly went to be with Jesus, November 11, 2024 and lives on as she was a donor to Gift of Life of Michigan.Cassandra was born to Harold and Deloris (Guenther) Tucker…
Obituary: Dennis LeRoy Hawley
Dennis LeRoy Hawley, age 78 of Lake, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home. Dennis was born the son of Harold and Virginia (Clarke) Hawley on July 26, 1946 in Northampton, Massachusetts. He had served his Country…
