Gobles man arrested, faces charges of possession of counterfeit bills
GOBLES – An 18-year-old Gobles man was recently arrested after Michigan State Police reported that he used counterfeit money during a Facebook marketplace transaction in Van Buren County, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police Paw Paw post.Troopers from…
Paw Paw wrestler third at state
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw Varsity sophomore Kholby Armijo placed third at the MHSAA Individual State Finals at Ford Field this weekend.Kholby Armijo went 4-1 during the state tournament, battling through a highly competitive field to secure…
Mike’s Musings: A tornado for the ages- so many pitch in to help
When the tornado tore through Three Rivers, Michigan on the afternoon of March 6, it left behind a landscape that residents will remember for years. In a matter of minutes, powerful winds—later rated an EF-2 tornado with speeds near 130…
Third suspect in Anthony Owens murder captured in West Virginia
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer Dion Jamel Flowers Jr., wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony Owens on Lincoln Court in Jackson has been apprehended by U.S. Marshals after nearly 10 months on the run. “Following a multi-month…
Judge Thomas Wilson retires from bench
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Hon. Thomas Wilson, a judge in the 4th Circuit Court, Jackson County retired Feb. 27 according to Chief Administrative Judge Susan B. Jordan. Wilson is facing a Judicial Tenure Commission formal complaint (FC 110), filed…
Albion man found hiding in a camper after fleeing from ADPS
By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer Demetrich Hall, a 44-year-old Albion man was arrested Sunday after fleeing from officers and hiding in a camper at a residence on Erie Street in Albion. Just after 10 a.m. Sunday, an Albion Department of…
Hanover Road Bridge: Winter, Progress, Completion
By Ken Wyatt While most residents were huddled in warm places during this bitterly cold winter, workers on the Hanover Road Bridge project have been making steady progress. A visit to the site made clear that completion is well within…
From demolition to new homes: Land Bank projects reshape parts of Albion and Homer
By Maggie LaNoue, contributing writer The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority outlined plans at its Feb. 26 meeting that affect both Albion and the Village of Homer, including the demolition of a fire-damaged downtown building, stabilization of another historic structure…
Millions in Infrastructure Work Move Forward Alongside Downtown Redevelopment
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Nearly $8 million in federally and state-supported infrastructure projects, along with approval of a major downtown redevelopment plan, moved forward Monday night as Albion’s elected officials worked through a full and at times complex agenda.…
State Bowling Finals Roundup: Larson state runner-up individually in D2; TR bowling falls short in team finals
WATERFORD, Mich. — Three Rivers’ bowling teams fell short at last weekend’s MHSAA Division 2 state finals at Century Lanes in Waterford Township, located west of Pontiac.However, it was TR junior Jayna Larson who nearly stole the show and pulled…
Girls’ Basketball Districts Roundup Three Rivers on to district finals with one-point win over Dowagiac
PLAINWELL — Three Rivers opened their postseason run with a thrilling victory in the MHSAA Division 2 district semifinals.The Wildcats moved on to the district finals with a 43-42 win over Dowagiac Wednesday night. No stats were available as of…
Out and About: Old age, shoulder pain, and comfort
“The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history.” -Woodrow WilsonOld age is not for sissies. A year ago, I suffered a heart attack and spent about six weeks at home recovering from Quadruple Heart By-Pass surgery. Since…
Former MLB pitcher Abbott talks creativity, accountability, overcoming adversity
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A former Major League Baseball pitcher and Michigan native was the guest of honor Tuesday night for Glen Oaks Community College’s annual Viking Speaker Series.Jim Abbott, who played 10 seasons in MLB, doing so…
Jukebox Saturday showcases the enduring music of Henry Mancini
By Dennis VolkertJukebox Saturday Night is presented at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It is a musical tribute to the classic big band hits of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Led by Greg and Amy Parnell, the show…
Jukebox Saturday showcases the enduring music of Henry Mancini
By Dennis Volkert Jukebox Saturday Night is presented at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It is a musical tribute to the classic big band hits of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Led by Greg and Amy Parnell, the…
Two killed, one injured after pickup strikes tree
PARK TWP. — Two people were killed while another was airlifted when a vehicle crashed into a tree in Park Township Saturday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called just after midnight Saturday to the intersection of…
Farwell bowlers ended season
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s bowling teams competed recently in the Division 4 regional tournamentThe boys were 10th out of 10 teams at the tournament conducted at Riverwood Lanes in Mount PleasantThe Eagles had a total score of 1,398…
May I Walk with You? PRAYER, PENANCE, AND PEER-PRESSURE
As I was speaking with some friends about being religious a few questions came to mind. The first was that while you can ask Jesus to be and the Lord and Savior of your life, can you ask Jesus to…
Clare’s 51st Annual Irish Festival Returns with Four Days of Celebration
By Christopher Johnson Clare’s much anticipated Irish Festival is back, and this year’s edition promises to be the most spirited yet. Running Wednesday, March 11th through Saturday, March 14th, the four-day celebration transforms downtown Clare into a hub of Irish-inspired…
Meet Bruce Hales: Clare’s latest Grand Marshal
By Christopher Johnson This year’s Irish Festival congratulates Bruce Hales as the people’s choice for Grand Marshal. A lifelong Clare native, the role came as a surprise to the now retired educator.Bruce is widely known for his time at Clare…
