Jackson City Council election results
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The City of Jackson held midterm elections on Tuesday Nov. 4. At stake were three city council seats: Ward 1, Incumbent Arlene Robinson against challenger Dena K. Morgan. Ward 3, Incumbent Angelita V. Gunn vs.…
Army veteran and family honor a GI who made the ultimate sacrifice
By Ken Wyatt This is a story about a U.S. Army veteran with 22 years of service in some of the world’s hot spots: Europe, Africa, Korea, Iraq. But it is more than that. Retired First Sergeant Daryl Kinder is…
A Farewell Sighting of the Edmund Fitzgerald
By Ken Wyatt Todd Holton is the energetic Spring Arbor farmer who helped save the Concord Mill Pond last June when the dam failed. He is also an “Anniversary Man.” This year marks the 10th anniversary of his death, an…
Albion’s fall construction season shows visible progress
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer As winter approaches, Albion’s Department of Public Works is closing out what Director Jason Kern called the city’s busiest construction season in decades. In a 14-page report to City Council, Kern walked through street reconstructions,…
Mike’s Musings: Government shutdown can be averted- takes politicians to act instead of grandstand
Another week has passed, and much of our federal government remains shuttered. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are either furloughed or working without pay. National parks are closed, small business loans are on hold, and millions of Americans are…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK: CARL LEWIS ZAPPA
By Frank Passic There are only a small handful of persons who lived in Albion that have appeared in national motion pictures. One of them was Donna Montran (1893-1976), an Albion native who appeared in the 1915 silent film…
Judge Thomas Wilson files answer to JTC review
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer 4th Circuit Court Judge, Thomas Wilson, who is under review by the Judicial Tenure Commission of the State of Michigan, filed an answer to the complaint, FC 110, on Oct. 22. The complaint, filed on…
More than candy given out during Sweets on Superior; hugs, tons of creativity and unique giveaway
By Sylvia Benavidez From intricate handmade costumes to inflatables, an estimated 1,000 kids and adults walked up and down Superior Street Sunday gathering treats at this year’s Sweets on Superior. One of the over 30 vendors at the event, Nick…
3 contested Jackson City Council races
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The City of Jackson is holding mid-term elections on Tuesday Nov. 4. At stake are three city council seats: Ward 1, Incumbent Arlene Robinson against challenger Dena K. Morgan. Ward 1 covers the south side…
Mike’s Musings: Lawmakers shouldn’t receive pay during shutdown
One of the consequences of a government shutdown should be that those legislators responsible for the shutdown should not receive their regular pay. In my mind they are just as much part of the government as the hundreds of thousand…
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By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.…
Historical Notebook: Edward Edwards
By Frank Passic One of the most famous sermons ever preached in American history was entitled “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” powerfully delivered by the 18th century theologian, clergyman, and college president (Princeton), the Rev. Jonathan Edwards…
Witness in Antonio Green murder case arrested on weapons charges
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Roland Cowper, age 20, was arrested Oct. 22, less than a week after he testified in the preliminary exam of Defendant Antonio Green (22), who is being charged with Open Murder, in the July 27…
McCubbins wins D-4 state golf title
By JEFF STEERS Contributing Writer Three years of experience at the state finals helped Napoleon High School golfer Anna McCubbins ready herself to be near the top of the leaderboard. Last Saturday it came true. McCubbins won the Michigan High…
Kelly Harris’ aunt speaks out on the 1984 murder of her niece
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Defendant Leonard Hugall, age 74, was scheduled to be in 12th District Court on Friday, Oct. 17 for the 1984 murder of his stepdaughter. The case was adjourned until Nov. 18 at 9 a.m., for…
Albion City Council approves Cass Street project and leaf equipment purchase
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion City Council met Monday evening, Oct. 20 at the Marshall Opportunity High School Auditorium, 225 East Watson Street. The larger venue gave residents room to attend, though only a few people were present. The…
Large attendance for No Kings March held for first time in Albion while Moral Monday continues strong
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Moral Monday protests in Albion continue even as many of the Monday protesters attended Saturday’s No King Kings rally in the city. Up to 45 people in the public area in front of the Albion…
Mike’s Musings: Why Michigan Should Say “No” to Ranked-Choice Voting
As Michigan stands at a crossroad on whether to adopt Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) statewide, voters and policymakers ought to pause and ask: what problem is RCV truly solving — and at what cost? The case against this change is stronger…
Trailblazing Women, Aviation Heros, and Tuskegee Airmen subject of Albion Historical Society talk
ALBION, MI The Albion Historical Society will welcome Wendy Zielen on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. when she gives her talk, “Bravery and Innovation: Early Aviation Heroes,” at Stirling Books and Brew, 119 N. Superior St., in Albion. This…
Concord and Pulaski to cooperate on Swains Lake sewers
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer The Swains Lake Sewer Project advanced another step at the Pulaski Township Board meeting this week. In a unanimous vote, the board supported a proposed Memo of Understanding between Pulaski and the Village of Concord.…
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