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Man arrested in Mottville by Special Response Team

Editorial StaffSep 12, 20251 min read

MOTTVILLE TWP. — A man the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office deemed to be a “known violent offender” in a press release was arrested in Mottville Township Wednesday.According to deputies, the county’s Special Response Team were called at 6 p.m.…

St. Joseph County Grange Fair ‘Growing the Future’ with 2025 Fair

St. Joseph County Grange Fair ‘Growing the Future’ with 2025 Fair

Robert TomlinsonSep 12, 202512 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The biggest event on the calendar in St. Joseph County will be, according to the theme this year, “Growing the Future” for this year’s edition. The 2025 St. Joseph County Grange Fair will take…

Father-son argument devolves into vicious stabbing

Jordan WilcoxSep 11, 20252 min read

Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher On the night of Wednesday, September 3rd, Kalamazoo County Dispatchers were alerted to a stabbing in Schoolcraft Township. Around 8:50 pm, Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers arrived at the Hall home on West VW Avenue between South…

Mike’s Musings: How to decrease buggy accidents in our communities

Mike’s Musings: How to decrease buggy accidents in our communities

Editorial StaffSep 10, 20254 min read

It happens over and over, an Amish buggy is hit by a car or truck and severe injuries happen to thos in the buggy. Just last week the scene was Clare County, which by the way has had a half…

Three Rivers survives late Dowagiac surge to move to 2-0

Three Rivers survives late Dowagiac surge to move to 2-0

Robert TomlinsonSep 8, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ defense showed up at the right place at the right time late in their game Friday against Dowagiac to stifle a late comeback from the Chieftans and get the win in…

Cass County BOC votes to terminate Administrator

Cass County BOC votes to terminate Administrator

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20252 min read

CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to part ways with Patrick Jordan following an investigation into allegations of derogatory comments made in the workplace. Jordan was placed on paid administrative leave on Friday, Aug. 15,…

Search warrant yields two arrests in Mendon

Robert TomlinsonSep 5, 20252 min read

UPDATED 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Two people were arrested in Mendon after a search warrant was executed at two locations Friday. According to the Mendon Police Department, officers executed search warrants in…

Sturgis swim/dive second at SCC Relay

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20252 min read

BATTLE CREEK — The Sturgis girls swim and dive team competed at the SCC Relay held in Battle Creek last week, and with a score of 240, placed second on the day.Host Harper Creek finished first with 317 points. Plainwell…

Volleyball Roundup Constantine drops match against South Haven at home

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20253 min read

CONSTANTINE — South Haven bested Constantine’s volleyball team on the Falcons’ home floor Wednesday, Aug. 25, 3-1.Constantine’s Jaedyn Herlein had 12 kills and two blocks to lead the team in both categories. Raeann Michalek had eight kills, Jaelyn Buglione had…

Out and About: End of summer, saving money, and strange but true facts

Out and About: End of summer, saving money, and strange but true facts

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20253 min read

Welcome to September! Labor Day 2025 is now in the history books, which means it is time for the gentlemen out there to put away the white shoes and white shorts for the summer. You’ll be seeing fewer Illinois and…

Good turnout, great music highlights successful Harmony Fest in TR

Good turnout, great music highlights successful Harmony Fest in TR

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Main Street was alive with the sound of music in downtown Three Rivers Sunday, as the city celebrated the 32nd HarmonyFest music festival.Several musical artists, a dance crew, and more took to the…

St. Joseph County man wins $2m playing scratch-off

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20252 min read

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A St. Joseph County man is looking forward to an early retirement after winning $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Lucky instant game.“I typically only play $5 and $10 tickets, but $2,000,000 Lucky was one…

Fifth annual historical cemetery tour set for this weekend

Fifth annual historical cemetery tour set for this weekend

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20254 min read

By Dennis Volkert The fifth annual history walking tour takes place this weekend at Oak Lawn Cemetery.It takes place on two days: 4-5:20 p.m. Sept. 6 and 2-3:20 p.m. Sept. 7. Tour groups leave every 20 minutes. Ticket cost is…

City OK’s ordinance pertaining to Michigan Gas Utilities

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20252 min read

At its Aug. 27 meeting, Sturgis City Commission gave a second review and approval of an ordinance pertaining to the franchise for Michigan Gas Utilities, effective Sept.17, 2025.A first reading of a draft ordinance was held July 9.Since at least…

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20254 min read

RECURRINGSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park.  SEPTEMBERSept. 5“Friday Social Night,” karaoke, 8 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Sept. 6Oak Lawn Cemetery walking tour, 4-5:20 p.m., highlights history of Sturgis business.Sept. 7Oak Lawn…

Good turnout, great music highlights successful Harmony Fest in TR

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Main Street was alive with the sound of music in downtown Three Rivers Sunday, as the city celebrated the 32nd HarmonyFest music festival.Several musical artists, a dance crew, and more took to the…

Mike’s Musings: Michigan’s School Funding Stalemate Is a Disservice to Every Student

Mike’s Musings: Michigan’s School Funding Stalemate Is a Disservice to Every Student

Editorial StaffSep 3, 20254 min read

Here we go again. Another budget cycle, another bitter fight in Lansing over how to fund our schools. This year’s stalemate feels particularly sharp, with both sides dug in and unwilling to budge. Meanwhile, the people who bear the brunt…

Sturgis Fire Department union agreement ratified

Sturgis Fire Department union agreement ratified

Dennis VolkertAug 29, 20251 min read

Sturgis City Commission held a closed session Aug. 27 to discuss union negotiations in connection with the city’s fire department. Commissioners ratified the contract as presented.  City manager Andrew Kuk said the agreement is “fair and mutually beneficial.” “We were…

Schoolcraft football survives against stingy Centreville team in season opener

Schoolcraft football survives against stingy Centreville team in season opener

Robert TomlinsonAug 29, 20258 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Centreville’s football team brought out the pomp and circumstance to its 2025 home opener Thursday against defending MHSAA Division 7 semifinalist Schoolcraft, with a community tailgate, balloons, the whole nine yards. But, in what…

Variety of music in store for 2025 HarmonyFest music festival

Variety of music in store for 2025 HarmonyFest music festival

Robert TomlinsonAug 29, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Music, food and fun will be on the docket this coming weekend, as HarmonyFest will return to downtown Three Rivers Sunday, Aug. 31. The annual all-day music festival in downtown Three Rivers features…

PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 ALLEGAN COUNTY PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET

The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allegan will hold a budget hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for all interested citizens to comment and discuss the proposed budget.

The hearing will take place at 7:00 PM in the Board Room, County Services Building, 3283–122nd Avenue, Allegan, Michigan, to discuss the proposed budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The public may also participate in the meeting/public hearing by calling 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 891 6032 7098, and Meeting Password 471420. For other options connecting to the meeting, please visit the meeting calendar website at www.allegancounty.org or contact the County Administrator’s Office.

The proposed budget may be examined online at www.allegancounty.org under News Media Room or on weekdays at the Office of the Allegan County Administrator (address below), between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and/or oral comments.

County will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon one (1) week notice. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the following in writing or by telephone:

Robert J. Sarro,
County Administrator,
3283 – 122nd Avenue,
Allegan, Michigan, 49010
269-673-0239