Sturgis school board approves bond proposal for district upgrades
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 17 approved two measures related to a bond proposal to fund school upgrades. The main decision pertains to a ballot proposal, set for May 5, 2026, with a no-mill increase. If it receives voter…
Zoning district changes considered for two properties
At its Nov. 12 meeting, Sturgis City Commission gave a first review of zoning district changes for a property at 408 W. Congress St., and 907 and 1101 N. Nottawa St. A second reading by the board is required before any revision…
St. Joseph County approves 2026 and 2027 budgets
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County officially has new initial budgets for the 2026 and 2027 fiscal years.On Tuesday, the county Board of Commissioners approved the new budgets for the next two years by a 5-2 vote.…
Christmas Around Town kicks off TR holiday season next week Tree lighting, Santa visit, Holiday Light Parade highlight events
THREE RIVERS — Christmas Around Town, the annual holiday extravaganza in downtown Three Rivers that has gone on for almost 50 years, will take place next week, Nov. 28-30.The event begins on Friday, Nov. 28 with Black Friday deals at…
One injured in Three Rivers house fire
THREE RIVERS — One person was injured in a fire that occurred at a residence in Three Rivers Tuesday afternoon.According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at 4:01 p.m. to the 500 block of Ninth Street, where…
Hopkins finishes strong Harrison volleyball career
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Sam Hopkins had a strong senior season for Harrison volleyball to wrap up her career in that sport.It was her second varsity season.“I think I personally transitioned well last year,” Hopkins said. “Our new coach…
41 deer strung up on Clare restaurant’s buck pole
by Christopher Johnson This past weekend was a big deal for local hunters. As part of opening day for rifle season, Ruckle’s Pier kicked off its holiday spirit with the 7th Annual Buck Pole last Saturday.A buck pole is a…
May I Walk with You? RETIRING
Finally, after thirty years of teaching and twenty-five years in counseling, I am retiring. My family and I have been very blessed, beyond my wildest imagination. It is true that “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard what God has…
Two-vehicle crash on M-115 in Surrey Township results in three fatalities
On Thursday, November 13, 2025 at approximately 9:11 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash on M-115 near Harding Avenue in Surrey Township. Initial reports indicated that one vehicle was on fire. Deputies from…
Young Saugatuck boys basketball team hopes to take positive steps forward this season
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAs Ty Rock enters his second season as head coach in Saugatuck, he does so with a largely young and inexperienced team.The senior tandem of guard Sammy Gamboa and forward Sam Bos are the only two players…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorBrain DustMoon Juice has released Brain Dust, “an enlightening blend of adaptogenic superherbs and supermushrooms that help combat the effects of stress to align you with the cosmic flow for great achievement.”I could use that. Between trying to…
It’s moving week for Douglas
By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s moving week for Douglas. The city is relocating police, city hall and public works offices into what has long been called the old hospital building at 415 Wiley Road.Friday, Nov. 14 was Doulas’s last day of business…
Anglers hail mussel-fighting bill
By Scott SullivanEditorA bipartisan bill introduced by two Michigan congresspersons Monday would allocate $500 million over 10 years to fight invasive mussels that are harming the Great Lakes ecosystem and local fishing industry.U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor) and Tim…
Damick receives Educator of the Year honors for Plainwell Schools
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Evan at a young age, Heather Damick felt like she had a calling.“Early on, I knew I wanted a career teaching and supporting children in some capacity,” she said. “My first job was a lifeguard for…
McLaren honored as Otsego Educator of the Year
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Shannon McLaren has been a fixture for Otsego Public Schools for nearly three decades.And in recognition of her unwavering dedication to the district’s students during that time, McLaren was named Otsego’s Educator of the Year for…
Boys Basketball Season Preview
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANBrian Baker may be new to the role of head coach at Allegan, but he is definitely not new to coaching hoops.Baker has 25 years of coaching experience.And he’s been encouraged by what he’s seen so…
Mike’s Musings: Thanksgiving us your time to express thanks
Thanksgiving has a way of arriving right when we need it most. After another year filled with the usual mix of noise—politics, inflation, crises abroad, and the ever-present rush of everyday life—this holiday stands as a rare invitation to stop,…
Life as Performance Art
Mother had a copy of a painting she kept in her Thanksgiving dinner file folder. Right after Halloween she took down our elementary school finger-painted masterpieces and used four magnets to hold the print on the refrigerator door. With it…
Wayland Union Schools cut ribbon on new admin building
By Gari Voss Wayland Union School District has a new Administration Building that is far more than office space for central office staff. The official ribbon cutting on Monday, November 10, 2025, gathered representatives from TowerPinkster (the design team), Triangle…
