Awe, Coffey named to All-State in baseball
THREE RIVERS — Two local baseball standouts were selected for All-State honors by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Tuesday.Three Rivers junior infielder Mason Awe was named Second-Team All-State in Division 2, while Marcellus sophomore pitcher Abram Coffey was…
Out and About: Shorts, eye protection, and Robin Williams
We are definitely in “shorts season”. With the temperature in the eighties and humidity also in the high numbers, it’s very comfortable to venture outside wearing shorts. The fashion experts are out there, so we must pay attention to make…
Water Festival deemed ‘successful’ in spite of rain, overcast weather
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Although there was a light steady rain on one of its three days, organizers of this year’s Three Rivers Water Festival say for the most part, this year’s festival was still a fairly…
‘Sturgis Fest’ opens June 24. Harlan Blood, Mary Haylett are Citizens of the Year
By Dennis Volkert “Sturgis Fest” 2025 takes place June 24-28.This year’s theme is “Traveling Through Time.”It opens with the kickoff dinner, a tradition that includes honoring Citizens of the Year. Recipients for 2025 are Harlan Blood and Mary Haylett. Sturgis…
News Briefs
Maintenance on Fourth Street continuesCity of Sturgis tree maintenance contractor is working on Fourth Street, from Chicago Road to Congress Street, through June 27. At times, those streets will be closed as crews use a crane as part of the work…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RecurringSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. JUNEJune 22“Jesus March,” 3-11 p.m., beginning at Free Church Park. June 23Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall (moved from typical Wednesday meeting slot, due to…
STATE CHAMPIONS!
The Mendon Hornets softball team lifts up and celebrates with the MHSAA Division 4 softball state championship trophy in an impromptu celebration in the middle of West Main Street in Mendon Saturday evening in front of a legion of Mendon…
Clare fans celebrate softball team’s success
By John RaffelCorrespondent EAST LANSING — Clare softball fans showed up in huge numbers to watch their Pioneers bid for a state title at Michigan State University on Friday and Saturday.They cheered loudly when Clare won 2-1 on Friday and…
Clare golfers draw honors
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s golf season featured a team which was third place in the Jack Pine Conference this season.For all-conference honors, Pierson Gallagher was first team; Bryce Wieferich was second team; Kolten Pung was second team and…
May I Walk with You? REAL WAR
The news that the world is at war is not new, as it seems that no matter which channel you watch there are reports of bombings, rioting, countries violence, lives lost, and vast sums of money spent to win. Over…
Clare’s Summerfest is here?
Clare, Michigan, is set to host its much-anticipated Summerfest from June 20 to June 22, 2025. This annual celebration promises a weekend filled with community spirit, entertainment, and new attractions.clarecounty.com Event HighlightsDates: June 20–22, 2025Location: Downtown Clare, MIAdmission: Free Key…
MHSAA officials registration underway for ‘25-26
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2025-26 school year.The MHSAA registered 8,891 officials for the 2024-25 school year, another of a recent series of increases as registrations continue…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorAge of AnxietyMy wife’s pit bull wears three collars. “WTF?” I asked her.“You bought him the pink one with cartoon bones on it,” she said. “The black is a thunder collar to calm him down during storms. The…
Court sides with city on floating homes dispute
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Michigan Court of Appeals June 12 upheld the City of Saugatuck’s right to regulate — and possibly remove — four floating homes placed three years ago next to the west Chain Ferry landing.In an 18-page opinion issued…
Otsego announces schedule for summer events
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Fun, family-friendly summer activities are back in Otsego.Summer Fun Nights will take place each Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the TOP Pavilion through July 29, while Summer Events at Northside Park will take place each…
Color Our World Color Run brings smiles to Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Plainwell was a colorful place to be on Saturday, June 7.That’s because the Ransom District Library hosted the Color Our World Color Run to celebrate the start of its summer reading program.A free event, the Color…
Terms ending for several members of Plainwell City Council
By John RaffelCorrespondent PLAINWELL — It was pointed out at the recent Plainwell city meeting several board members’ terms end on June 30, 2025.Clerk Leonard has confirmed with each candidate their willingness to serve for another term. It was noted…
Wedge shined on soccer field and on wrestling mat
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Recent Allegan graduate Luke Wedge was a member of the boys soccer program all four years of high school and wrestled for the last two years.For his efforts in those sports, Wedge was named as the…
Thompson didn’t shy away from challenging herself in athletics
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor During her athletic career, Shyonna Thompson displayed a willingness to try new things, particularly when it came to her spring sports.After playing softball as a freshman and sophomore, Thompson participated in track & field before moving…
Life as Performance Art
Earlier this month a longtime friend sent me one of his favorite quotes from Ecclesiastes: “Whoever increases knowledge increases sorrow.” He added a modern refrain: “And spikes our anxiety.” I thought about it the next morning when I went…
