Recount scheduled for tied Hopkins Schools’ bond
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A recount has officially been scheduled following the tied outcome of the Hopkins Public Schools bond proposal election earlier this month.According to a notice issued by the Allegan County Clerk’s Office, the Allegan County Board of…
South Haven improves to 23-7
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — South Haven’s softball team fell to 23-7 overall on May 16 with a 9-2 loss to Kalamazoo Christian.Madi Duda had two hits for the Rams while Raegan Hahn and Mia Holtmann both had RBIs.Addison…
Mike’s Musings: On this Memorial Day
Editor’s Note: I thought I would use my space to sometimes contributor, Jeffrey Brasie. As a Vietnam veteran, he offers a movie, book and TV show that honor best those that served. By: Jeffrey D. Brasie, M.A,This coming Monday, May…
South Haven hires new city clerk Brittany Abrams
By James Windell The City of South Haven has a new City Clerk after the City Council approved the hiring of Brittany Abrams at the May 18, 2026, regular meeting.The City has been operating without a City Clerk since April…
Senior actors find a home at Readers Theater
By James Windell Sherry Saenz loves being an actor.“What I enjoy most about being in plays is the ability to step into someone else’s story and to help bring that story to life,” says the South Haven resident. “Mainly, I…
South Haven City Council approves Master Plan
By James Windell The City of South Haven’s Master Plan is the city’s long‑range blueprint for how it should grow, develop, and invest over the next five to 20 years.Not only is it a blueprint, but it also serves as…
Area towns to hold Memorial Day services
LAWRENCELawrence will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., Monday, May 25, with a service to follow at Lawrence Village Park. Over 1,000 luminaries, representing Lawrence area military veterans, will be on display at Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, at approximately…
Veterans’ monuments undergo restoration at Lawton cemetery
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernew4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – What began as a project last fall to restore tombstones of service veterans buried in a Lawton cemetery, doing it out of the goodness of her heart to help out, continued last Saturday and…
Deputies honored for lifesaving efforts
On May 12, 2026, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Erickson, Deputy Cody Bingaman, K-9 Charlie, and Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Larry Weers were honored during the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners meeting for their actions…
Paw Paw High School Class of 2026 Academic Elite announced
Paw Paw Public Schools recently announced the Class of 2026 Academic Elite students. Shown in the front row, from left, Caitlyn Crafts, Isabella McReynolds, Kassidy Derhammer, Emily Roy, Kate Rentschler, Aili Shaughnessy, and Ava Klimczak; in the second row, from…
“You Told Us to Demo It”: Inside the Study Session Behind Albion’s Downtown Decision
By Maggie LaNoueContributing Writer Before the Albion City Council voted May 4 to acquire the fire-damaged building at 100 S. Superior St., city leaders, staff members, preservation advocates, and residents spent more than an hour in a study session weighing…
A new bridge closure and a nagging permit issue at Concord Township
By Ken Wyatt Two issues challenged the Concord Township Board at Monday’s meeting: A new bridge closure, and an old gravel pit. The bridge: County Commissioner Earl Poleski brought the news that will affect anyone planning to drive from Concord…
Michigan Theatre lawsuit settled
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer A lawsuit over leadership and governance at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson was settled Wednesday, clearing the way for leadership changes, a larger interim board and a membership vote on the organization’s future within 90…
ADPS officer arrested for suspected OWI
Early Saturday morning, Albion Department of Public Safety officers conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of N. Superior St. and E. Pine St. During the traffic stop, ADPS suspected the driver was operating his vehicle while under the influence…
Four injured in weekend shooting on Biddle Street
By ELIZABETH FERSZT and KATHRYN PALOB Contributing Writers Emergency responders converged Saturday, May 9, on a house in the 300 block of Biddle Street in Jackson after a shooting that left four people wounded. According to Jackson Police Chief Christopher…
Mothers step back in history at Gardner House Museum and Royal Stagg Renaissance Faire
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Mothers did not have a lack of places to go this Mother’s Day weekend in Albion or Marshall. Saturday in Albion, mothers could attend the Albion Historical Society’s annual Mother’s Day Tea at the Gardner…
Golf Roundup Sturgis’ Lewis shines in rounds in Mt. Pleasant; Trojans win county invite
MT. PLEASANT — The Sturgis boys golf team recently took part in a two-day tournament held at the Pohlcat Golf Course in Mt. Pleasant.Scores and highlights from the tourney include Gavin Lewis carding a two-day total of 161, followed by…
Baseball Roundup Three Rivers wins Hamilton tourney; lose to Constantine; defeat Paw Paw
HAMILTON — Three Rivers’ baseball team had a successful week, including wins at the Hamilton Tournament and against a conference foe.On Saturday, May 9, the ‘Cats took home the championship of the Hamilton Tournament, defeating Cedar Springs 6-5, then taking…
Nelson sentenced to 40-60 months in death of 2-year-old
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The boyfriend of Paige Bohne was sentenced Friday to 40 to 60 months in prison for his role in the November 2024 death of 2-year-old Octavia Bohne in Sturgis.Fredrick Nelson, 32, was sentenced…
Out and About: Pickleball, men, and dogs
“Show me a thoroughly satisfied man, and I will show you a failure.” -Thomas EdisonIt’s still a month away, but this is something you’ll want to mark down on your kitchen calendar, especially if you are into Pickleball. The Three…
