Looking Out: Big tippers
by Jim Whitehouse “I need to send an antique teapot to my sister,” says Lyle Pratt, setting his coffee cup on the table next to his dirty breakfast plate. “Why?” I say, handing my own breakfast plate to Matilda, our…
Boys Basketball
Lape sets school record; Warriors win Cascades basketball crown Brayden Lape became the all-time leading scorer for Grass Lake and the Warriors won its first Cascades Conference title since 1971. So, it was a good week for the Warriors. Lape…
City of Albion moves forward on water project, residents will see slight rate increase
By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer At Monday’s council meeting council approved Ordinance # 2025-02 providing for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds. These bonds will pay for the improvements and extensions to the water supply system of the city.…
Jeremy Barnett will be acting Jackson County undersheriff
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Jackson County Sheriff, Gary Schuette said in an interview earlier this week that Lt. Jeremy Barnett will replace outgoing Undersheriff, Christopher A. Simpson, who left the office to become Chief of Police for the City…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup Sturgis win streak improves with wins over Eddies, Niles
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team lost three games this past week as they near the end of the regular season.On Friday, Feb. 14, the Wildcats lost to Paw Paw on the road 62-40. The visitors were outscored…
Obituary: June Ann Dailey
June Ann Dailey, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10th, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care.Born on June 17th, 1930, in Sherman Township, to Robert and Velda (Adams) Willemin, June grew up with strong family values and a love…
Obituary: Ray S. Yoder
Ray S. Yoder, 88, of Sturgis peacefully crossed the bar on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater at 11:00 A.M. Internment…
Obituary: James Michael Meadows
James Michael Meadows, 44, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was born Oct. 29, 1980 in Three Rivers, the son of Mary Christina (Weaver)…
Out and About: Life partners, cleaning, and walking
When we lose our “Life-Partner”, we will experience an amount of grief we had probably never experienced. My father passed away fourteen years before my mother. Several years after my father died, I asked my mom how she dealt with…
Boundary Commission denies Lowry petition for land annexation
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — The State of Michigan gave a victory to Lockport Township Wednesday in a land debate that has lasted for nearly two years.In a 4-1 vote, the State Boundary Commission voted to deny a petition…
Sturgis school board approves bus purchase, assesses consultant for ‘re-imagining’ initiative
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Feb. 17 approved a purchase of a new bus, at cost of just over $142,700, from Hoekstra Transportation. Funding will come from the 2025-26 budget. Delivery of the vehicle is expected…
Specifics outlined for city’s energy-assistance program
By Dennis Volkert At its meeting Feb. 12, Sturgis City Commission chose an “opt-in” for Michigan Energy Assistance Program, a law passed in December 2024.That statewide measure is an updated version of the 2013 Public Act 95, which created an…
News Briefs
Foam recycling schedule set for ’25Foam recycling is offered in the city of Sturgis on three dates in 2025: April 12, July 12 and Oct. 11, at the compost site, 27751 E. Fawn River Road. Accepted items include clean polystyrene foam,…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming EventsRecurringChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library. Additional events at library available at www.sturgis-library.org/events.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Online: sturgismuseum.org. Feb. 21“Date With…
Obituary: William L. Comer
FEBRUARY 19, 1936 – FEBRUARY 11, 2025 William L. Comer age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. William was born February 19, 1936 in Clare, Michigan the son of Phyllis…
Obituary: Harland Lloyd (Bud) Hunt
In loving memory of Harland Lloyd (Bud) Hunt of Lake, Michigan. Bud passed away at Woodland Hospice House of Mt Pleasant surrounded by family and friends on January 27, 2025, at the age of 83 after a lengthy illness. He…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Yea! It’s summer here!
It is hard to wrap your mind around the immediate change of seasons we just experienced, plus the summer temperatures and “coatless” living here in the south, especially when the love of your life keeps reminding you of past and…
May I Walk with You? KIDS IN CHURCH
Ever notice how when children are in church with their parents, how much better it is?I have! Some one said that the church that is not crying is dying. Even if there are times when they don’t behave and get…
Coleman youngster injured during standoff Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 12-year-old was injured Tuesday in a Michigan State Police Standoff that began Monday and lasted 16 hours with gunfire between a suspect and police officers at the man’s home near Coleman.Troopers dispatched to the scene reported…
Harrison man locks himself inside house, fires shots
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Harrison man, Nathanael Coats is facing multiple felony charges after he threatened a family member with a handgun and fired it inside his home.Tuesday, February 11, at 5:22 pm, Clare County Central Dispatch received a call…
