Albion Recorder & Morning Star

Congressman intervenes in Akeos’ dispute in Mexico

Congressman intervenes in Akeos’ dispute in Mexico

Editorial StaffApr 4, 20255 min read

By Ken Wyatt As the first week of April draws to a close, Paul and Christy Akeo remain in a maximum security prison near Cancun, Mexico. That’s the bad news. There was some good news this week, however. A Michigan…

Mike’s Musings: Nuclear energy is back

Mike’s Musings: Nuclear energy is back

Editorial StaffApr 2, 20253 min read

With all the talk about solar and windmill energy and how they will power our country in the future, we hear very little about nuclear plants that are being recommissioned.Nuclear power is considered by many to be the most efficient,…

Mike’s Musings: Destroying Tesla vehicles and dealerships makes no sense

Mike’s Musings: Destroying Tesla vehicles and dealerships makes no sense

Editorial StaffMar 26, 20253 min read

Maybe someone can explain to me why firebombing a Tesla dealership or a Tesla car makes sense.Over the past week Tesla vehicles have been front and center in the resistance directed at President Trump and his DOGE leader. Elon Musk.…

Railcar Graffiti’s St. Patrick’s Day fun, traditional food fills house at Albion Malleable Brewing Company

Railcar Graffiti’s St. Patrick’s Day fun, traditional food fills house at Albion Malleable Brewing Company

Editorial StaffMar 21, 20255 min read

by Sylvia Benavidez Keeping Irish American traditions alive on St. Patrick’s Day, Albion Malleable Brewing Company located on S. Superior St. served corned beef and cabbage, Baileys Irish Crème Brule for dessert, and from 6-8:00 p.m. traditional Irish and Welch…

Two women embody the spirit of Women’s History Month on St. Patrick’s Day and beyond

Two women embody the spirit of Women’s History Month on St. Patrick’s Day and beyond

Editorial StaffMar 21, 20255 min read

by Sylvia Benavidez March celebrates Women’s History Month as well as St. Patrick’s Day and in Marshall two women support each other’s businesses and live the spirit of the month with their partnership. Pansy Goheen, Tekonsha, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day…

Mike’s Musings: Let’s not spoil special relationship with Canada

Mike’s Musings: Let’s not spoil special relationship with Canada

Editorial StaffMar 19, 20253 min read

President Trump likes to say his favorite word is “tariff.” He hopes to use the word to force corporations to locate in the United States, instead of other countries where they have tax and trade advantages. More corporations mean more…

Mike’s Musings: Pat’s legacy will endure for many years

Mike’s Musings: Pat’s legacy will endure for many years

Editorial StaffMar 12, 20253 min read

I lost a good friend and co-worker last week. Pat Maurer, has been a part of the Clare County Review since 1983, first as a sales rep, then a writer, then editor and finally as owner. Along the way my…

Albion’s Black History Month Artist Showcase features all mediums, ages, and connections to work

Albion’s Black History Month Artist Showcase features all mediums, ages, and connections to work

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20256 min read

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer “Honoring the past and inspiring the future” was the theme on the flyer describing the third annual Black History Month Artist Showcase that took place in Albion Feb. 28 and March 1, at the Ismon…

Looking Out: Comforts

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20253 min read

by Jim Whitehouse “Lucy’s on my lap and Max is cuddled up next to me,” says my beloved wife Marsha, who is spending a few days in Florida with our daughter Jill’s family and menagerie. We’re talking on our phones,…

Broken elevator causes change in location for Albion City Council

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20255 min read

By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer Monday’s city council meeting was held at the Ludington Center on Superior Street instead of in the council chambers on the second floor of city hall. The reason for the move was discussed at the…

Comets win first state title in competitive cheer

Comets win first state title in competitive cheer

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20252 min read

Hanover-Horton has made a steady climb all season in Michigan High School Athletic Association competitive cheer. Last Friday the Comets climbed to the top of the mountain, winning the MHSAA Division 4 state title at Mount Pleasant. The Comets finished…

Dispute between roommates ends in shooting in Albion

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20251 min read

Last Thursday evening Albion Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the 1300 block of Hillside Road in Albion for a trouble complaint that quickly escalated to a shooting. When police arrived they found 27-year old-Rajae Flowers-Taylor of Lansing with…

Judge rules against J. Jeffers & Co on sale of Hayes Hotel

Editorial StaffMar 7, 20259 min read

Photo by Elizabeth Ferszt Brian Loftin and Joshua Jeffers are the developers that previously had a contract to purchase the Hayes Hotel from the City of Jackson. By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer After the sale of the Hayes Hotel to…

Mike’s Musings: Send us those $5000 checks, DOGE

Mike’s Musings: Send us those $5000 checks, DOGE

Editorial StaffMar 5, 20253 min read

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has received a lot of attention in the news lately. Led by Elon Musk, his minions of young computer nerds have found billions of dollars of waste and fraud taking place in our vast…

Mike’s Musings: How do our public servants amass their huge new worths?

Mike’s Musings: How do our public servants amass their huge new worths?

Editorial StaffFeb 26, 20253 min read

I often wonder if I chose the wrong profession. Don’t get me wrong I love my work, but sometimes toiling 60 hours a week becomes kind of a drag at my age.I should have run for election and become a…

Egg supply and costs affect area businesses and consumers

Egg supply and costs affect area businesses and consumers

Editorial StaffFeb 21, 20256 min read

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Are we in an egg crisis? Recent news stories online have made it seem like we may be having an egg shortage, egg price inflation, and/or egg supply chain issues. The Morning Star looked into…

Looking Out: Big tippers

Editorial StaffFeb 21, 20253 min read

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

Editorial StaffFeb 21, 20254 min read

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

Editorial StaffFeb 21, 20253 min read

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

Editorial StaffFeb 21, 20252 min read

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…