Mike’s Musings: Olympics should be about sports and sports only
I’ve been an avid fan of the Olympics since I was a pre-teen. I was glued to the TV set in my teenage years, watching the opening ceremony and most of the events. It was a tradition I have always…
Sister City relationship more than words, both communities support Albion teen Ann Wade’s medical emergency abroad
By Sylvia Benavidez What would have been a wonderful, fun overseas learning experience for one Albion teenager turned out to be much more for her and her family. Ann Wade is well known in town for all her public activities,…
Obituary: Melvin LeRoy Midlam
Melvin LeRoy Midlam, 64, of rural Olivet, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Melvin was born on Nov. 5, 1959, in Marshall, Michigan, to Earl Richard and Hazel…
Obituary: Henderson Harris Sr.
Henderson Harris Sr. was born April 27, 1927, in Jefferson County, Mississippi to Claude Stampley and Clara Hall. He transitioned from earthly work to heavenly reward peacefully at home July 17, 2024. He was affectionately called Schoolboy. Henderson joined in…
Tech Savvy Seniors Program
By Linda LaNoue “Technology can be daunting because of its ever-changing and complex nature,” said Phoebe Holm. “However, it is an exceptionally useful resource. It can help enhance the quality of life by giving you easy access to many needed…
Council approves contracts relating to Water System Improvement Project
On Monday, July 15, the Albion City Council approved several items in relation to the Water System Improvement Project. The first item was a resolution to authorize bonds for Michigan Transportation Funds. Mickey Bittner of Wightman & Associates gave a…
Looking Out: Broken Smiles
I get up in the morning. Take a shower. Lift some weights and do some exercises, then take a bicycle ride. Take a shower. Work in the garden and yard. Take a shower. Work in my shop and get covered…
Mike’s Musings: One would never imagine an assassination attempt, a president resigning in one week
What a week for the history books. First a former president, now the leading candidate for president, survived an assassination attempt, then his opponent, the current president announced he would no longer be running for a second term.I’m still confused…
Mike’s Musings: Tone down political Rhetric demand answers from ss
Like many of you I was in shock when I heard there was an assassination attempt on former president Trump’s life while he was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. It had been 43 years since the barbaric act of…
Mike’s Musings: STR’s Are They good or bad?
STR’s, or in layman’s terms, Short Term Rentals are a hot topic all over the United States, and even abroad, but nowhere are they a heated topic of discussion than in resort communities.In the areas, some of my newspapers cover,…
Obituary: Dominik Ashton Warner “Domo”
Dominik Ashton Warner “Domo”, mournfully gained his eternal wings at the early age of 21 on, June 12, 2024. Dominik brought joy to the world on Sept. 6, 2002, in Marshall, Michigan to Brandi Warner and Josh Warner. His infectious…
Obituary: Ann Marie Reed Davis
Ann Marie Reed Davis, 64, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on June 22, 2024, with her husband by her side. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Virginia and George Reed and moved to Florida in 1995. Ann was…
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy William Butler Jr.
Law enforcement officers from all over the state attended funeral services for Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy William “Bill” Butler on July 3 at the Hillsdale College Chapel. A police-escorted procession to the Lakeview Cemetery took place after the service. Governor…
Albion’s City Council had a light agenda for Monday’s meeting.
Items of note include the approval of a Department of Public Works request for two additional pickup trucks to be added to the Enterprise fleet vehicle lease, and the approval of resolution 2024-22, awarding the MSHDA CDBG Improving Local Livability…
A Concord renovation: Doors, floors and more
By Ken Wyatt It had been a year since last visiting with Kent and Angie Tyler at their Concord village project. The other morning Kent was hard at work cutting bricks in front of the old grocery store that is…
Albion’s City Council had a light agenda for Monday’s meeting.
Items of note include the approval of a Department of Public Works request for two additional pickup trucks to be added to the Enterprise fleet vehicle lease, and the approval of resolution 2024-22, awarding the MSHDA CDBG Improving Local Livability…
Looking Out
“Admit it. You’re a pruning freak,” says my beloved wife Marsha with a pretty smile. “I do enjoy trimming things,” I say. “But I’m not abnormal about it.” “Wait a minute,” she says. “I appreciate that you give…
Saving minutes can save lives
Oaklawn provides bleeding control kits for City of Marshall vehicles and Marshall Fire Department On June 28, Oaklawn provided 28 bleeding control kits to the Marshall Fire Department as well as to the City of Marshall where the kits will…
Mike’s Musings: Assange finally freed, but more accountability needed
One could not escape all the clutter on the airwaves and internet concerning the debate between Biden and Trump this past week. The subject was pontificated on at length, everywhere. How badly did Biden, lose, everyone asked. Will he pull…
Obituary: Frank Angelo Paniccia
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” Frank Angelo Paniccia, 91, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, supported by his large loving family. Formerly of Columbus, Ohio he moved to Bonita Springs, Florida in 1988…
