Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Albion faces a choice: Restore Washington Gardner School building or risk losing it

By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion residents have an opportunity to help decide the future of one of the city’s most iconic buildings. A public study session is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Tennant Hall on the Albion College campus, next to Goodrich Chapel. This is the time for questions, answers, Read More…

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Jackson County Fair continues through Saturday

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The annual Jackson County Fair rolled into town Sunday, Aug. 3 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the fairgrounds located downtown. Each year the fair boasts a combination of 4-H and other agricultural and farm animal or livestock-based programming, as well as a substantial midway with traditional carnival rides Read More…

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Elderly man killed in U.S. 131 crash near Constantine

CONSTANTINE TWP. — An 86-year-old Constantine man was killed in a vehicle crash on the U.S. 131 bypass in Constantine Township Thursday. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Youngs Prairie Road and U.S. 131. Police claim an SUV heading eastbound on Youngs Prairie turned left at Read More…

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Albion City Council faces costly sewer repairs

By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Communication and engagement were recurring themes at Albion City Council’s meeting Monday night, where members faced urgent infrastructure issues, updates on recreation and community projects, and calls to keep residents informed. The most pressing news came from Public Services Director Jason Kern, who described severe problems with underground utilities on Read More…

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Out and About: Events, eating greens, and health tips

“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” -A.A. Milne The public is cordially invited to an Open House, Saturday, Aug. 23, at American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170, 59990 S. Main St., just outside the Three Rivers city limits. There Read More…

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School food service director outlines menu process, looks forward to second year of partnership

Dave Apthorpe, food service director at Sturgis Public Schools, recently addressed Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education regarding Taher’s nutrition guidelines.Taher, based in Minnetonka, Minn., is the district’s partner to provide food service management for the district.In June, the board approved continuing the contract in 2025-26.The school’s menu is written by executive chef Mark Hudgins, Read More…

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City commission reviews zoning code adjustments for extreme weather centers, outdoor storage

At its July 23 meeting, Sturgis City Commission approved a first review of amendments to the zoning ordinance. One is an amendment to consider the establishment of extreme weather centers as a special land use. The other pertains to outdoor storage areas that are not accessory to a principal building. Will Prichard, community development director, told commissions those Read More…

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Music, magic, comedy highlight Sturges-Young Performance Series

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Performance Series. It involves a variety of entertainment: ‘90s pop music, ballet, magic, big-band nostalgia and comedy.Here is the schedule:Oct. 25: Deep Blue Something. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Anniversary Tour.Dec. 3: Dance Alive National Ballet. “The Nutcracker.”Feb. 7: Krendl Magic. Illusionism and magic.March 7: Jukebox Saturday Night. Music Read More…

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School operating millages, Nottawa emergency services millage pass; Colon school bond fails

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Nearly all of the local proposals and millage requests on the ballot in St. Joseph County and Cass County, except for one, were approved by voters in the Tuesday, Aug. 5 election.Local voters approved school operating millage renewals in Mendon, Marcellus and Nottawa, while also approving an Read More…