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Sturgis Fire Department union agreement ratified

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 able to work productively together to get it done, in a very reasonable amount of Read More…

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Schoolcraft football survives against stingy Centreville team in season opener

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 was a defensive battle throughout the game, it was the visiting Eagles spoiling the party Read More…

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Variety of music in store for 2025 HarmonyFest music festival

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 musical artists from around the area performing for crowds on a blocked-off Main Street for Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Albion resident finishes Miss Michigan USA pageant in top 12

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Albion resident Dymond Stokes represented Calhoun County in the Miss Michigan USA pageant recently in Port Huron. The winner was Norton Shores native Michele Lewandoski. Stokes finished in the top 12 contestants. She was disappointed at first, but not for long. As a current business owner and after competing in Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Jackson’s 39th Annual Civil War Muster

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The 39th annual Civil War Muster, returned to Jackson on Aug. 23-24, at Cascades Park and surrounding areas. This year’s muster also marked the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army, according to Jackson Historical Society president Maurice Imhoff. Imhoff also played a role in the battle reenactment, Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

The War and Treaty reveal the source of their love of Albion

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer The War and Treaty endured a downpour at Walk the Beat Albion after party, Aug. 23, and yet nothing could dampen their spirits. Their homecoming was an expression of their love for the people of Albion. Michael and Tonya Trotter shared in an interview and at a welcome reception on Read More…

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Mendon sweeps their way to St. Joseph County volleyball title

STURGIS — The Mendon Hornets played as well as one could hope, winning the St. Joseph County volleyball tournament held in Sturgis on Monday.The Lady Hor nets played to a perfect 5-0 record, and did not drop a single set. Mendon dropped Colon 25-16, 25-11, followed by wins over Sturgis 25-16, 25-23, and Centreville 25-14, 25-9. Read More…