Marion Gains a Grocery Store and Pharmacy
By Genine Hopkins The Village of Marion lost its pharmacy over a decade ago. This year, the village lostboth its grocery store and newspaper. Many people have been very disheartened about losing somuch in their hometown. Residents of the Village…
Firefighters from six departments battle apartment fire
Firefighters from six departments responded to a blaze in a two-story residential structure at the Picture Lake Apartments, 62nd Street south of County Road 388, Geneva Township at 6:05 p.m. Monday.The occupants safely evacuated the building. The fire was reported…
Executive Director of Chamber announces her retirement
James Windell Kathy Wagaman, who has been Executive Director of the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce since 2011, announced her plans to retire on February 28, 2025.“I am proud of the consistent growth that we have enjoyed as a…
Area Communities to usher in holiday season this weekend
PAW PAW – Downtown Paw Paw’s “Christmas in the Village begins Dec. 6.Community Tree Lighting – Festivities begin at 6 p.m. in front of the Carnegie Center, 129 S. Kalamazoo St. Come together for cookies, hot cocoa, entertainment and caroling…
Major pileup closes I-94 on Monday
I-94 was shut down at Mile Marker 46 near Hartford in both directions Monday afternoon, due to a multi-vehicle crash. State Police said one person was injured. Drivers were asked to seek an alternate route until the crash scene was…
80-year-old admits to trafficking drugs
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmailcom ALMENA – Charges are pending for an 80-year-old Paw Paw man who was allegedly trafficking narcotics from his Almena Township residence, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office. Van Buren County…
Mattawan girls have new coach
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Rob Kuhtz ready to have a strong season with Mattawan’s girls basketball team as the new coach.Last year the team was 11-10, 3rd in SMAC West. The season featured the retirement of varsity coach Chad…
Lumen Christi advances to D-6 Football Finals
The Titans advanced to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 6 state finals with a 35-6 semifinal win at Novi last Saturday. Lumen Christi faces Lansing Catholic Friday at Ford Field beginning at 4 p.m. It is the third…
Looking Out: Compound angles
by Jim Whitehouse “Are you working on anything in your shop these days?” says old friend Lyle Pratt. “Ugh,” I say. “Ugh?” “Yes. Ugh. I need to go back to school and take more math,” I say. “Shop class, you…
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit members do more than parades
by Sylvia Benavidez Members of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit come from all over the county to become an important part of Calhoun County’s law enforcement team, and they choose to do it without garnering a salary. Although the…
Hundreds Attend Jackson Downtown Parade Nov. 22
Hundreds of local residents attended the Jackson Downtown Parade in Jackson last Friday. Local bands, service groups, and businesses highlighted the 75-minute parade on Michigan Avenue. Santa Claus brought up the rear of the parade – much to the chagrin…
Albion City Manager headhunting firm chosen, possible spring hiring, DDA reports new signage coming to city
By Sylvia Benavidez At Monday’s Albion City Council meeting Interim City Manager Doug Terry produced a list of firms to choose from to conduct the search for a new city manager. “Winter is a notoriously bad time of year for…
TR volleyball earns postseason honors
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers volleyball team earned a number of postseason honors across the board following a successful season for the club.Three players were named to the All-Region Team for Division 2 Region 12 by the Michigan Intercollegiate…
Positive review, contract extension given to Road Comm. manager
By Jef Rietsma CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey received a positive review and contract extension in the wake of his annual job-performance evaluation last week.Following a closed session at the conclusion of their twice-a-month meeting…
“Out and About” Thanksgiving, a medical scare, and snacks
This is the week of Thanksgiving. The one time when we should reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for. If you have a roof over your head, food on your table, and friends and family, you…
Two DDA director finalists interviewed
By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS — The two finalists for the position of Three Rivers DDA executive director met with teams of interviewers Monday morning, Nov. 25, as the process of hiring the next DDA leader moves forward.Meeting with…
Staffing addition approved for city’s fire division, website upgrade plan outlined
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Monday approved a request to add an additional staff member to the public safety fire division, and an upgrade plan for the city’s website. Ryan Banaszak, public safety director, told the board the division…
Longtime local Lions lovers attend Thanksgiving game
By Jef Rietsma St. Joseph County was represented as part of the sellout crowd Thursday at Ford Field for the Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving matinee game.The Sturgis trio of season-ticket holders said considering the feel-good season the Lions have put…
