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The city of Sturgis has declared a snow-removal emergency, effective beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, due to a forecast of accumulation of more than 4 inches. By ordinance, during a declared snow removal emergency parking is prohibited on…

Events scheduled to mark Shank disappearance, offer support  On Sunday, Nov. 30, two events are scheduled to honor Brittany Wallace Shank, who went missing seven years ago.  Shank went missing around 9 p.m. Nov. 30, 2018, following a vehicle crash.…

By Frank Passic             This year there was some serious trimming of foliage and small trees on the west side of N. Eaton St.  across from Albion’s Michigan Central Railroad depot in the vicinity of an old-style fire hydrant. That…

By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Recent discussions about the region’s economic outlook have renewed attention to the needs of many area residents. At last month’s Economic Club luncheon at Albion College, the Upjohn Institute presented a countywide economic forecast showing…

By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer A historic brick building behind downtown Albion’s iconic Coca Cola sign finds new life as the home of the Albion Arts Center and area artists finally have a permanent place to show their work, sell…

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer If you have noticed the unusual road work being done on Lansing Avenue in Jackson across the freeway, going north to Parnall Rd. – you are not alone. The curved concrete barriers and other hardscaping…

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Thousands of people crowded Michigan Avenue in Downtown Jackson on Friday Nov. 21 for the annual Christmas Parade. The temperatures remained mild at around 45 degrees; no rain, snow, or winds impacted the festive event.…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — One of the classic idioms in the English language involves going out on a high note, where a person finishes out something they’ve done at their most successful point.For St. Joseph County Intermediate School…

Paving on Grand Avenue in Sturgis concluded Nov. 20. It’s the final street project scheduled for 2025.The pump station project started in early August. Initially, it was set for completion the first week of November. Delayed equipment delivery caused some…

By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS — What started on October 20 as a routine morning of lawn mowing duties turned suddenly intense when John Gavin, owner of Gavin Lawn Care, heard an alarming noise.“I was in the front yard,…

Twenty-five First Lego Challenge (3rd-5th) teams came to the 7th annual Clare Kiwanis FIRST Lego League Qualifier at Clare High School on Saturday, Nov 22.  Four FIRST Lego Explore teams (K-2nd) also presented their team model and poster, sharing their…

Duane (Midge Miedzianowski) has been appointed the new Police Chief of the Mackinac Island Police Department. Midge is a former Clare City police chief and undersheriff for Clare County.

Clare High Schools’ Business Education Department teamed up with Clare Primary and Clare Middle School to once again put on the annual Bartering Bonanza event.  Business students from the computer technology classes design products, marketing materials and booths to “sell”…

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at approximately 9:16 p.m. Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle crash on Kirby Avenue, north of Stockwell Road in Redding Township. Initial reports indicated a vehicle with one occupant trapped…

The Saugatuck-Douglas Rotary Club’s annual Turkey Trot Saturday drew more than 100 walkers and runners, most in costumes, to enjoy 3.1 miles in brisk sunshine and raise funds for Christian Neighbors. Wicks Park Bar & Grille hosted festivities for the…

By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council’s first meeting Monday in the new city hall saw members set a 6-month deadline for a homeowner to get rid of a wooden flower bed.Planning and zoning administrator Sean Homyen told council staff this fall…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” was originally recorded by Perry Como in 1951.Nearly three-quarters of a century later, that classic holiday tune could be the theme for Plainwell and Otsego beginning…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Music lovers, mark you calendars for Thursday, Dec. 4.That’s when professional soprano saxophonist Dr. Chris Creviston will join the Otsego High School band—under the direction of band director Mitch Piersma—for a very special performance.Creviston and the…

By Gari Voss The process began four years ago when the Fennville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) engaged with nonprofit development group, Housing Next. Housing Next did pro bono work to assist the city in envisioning how best to utilize vacant…

By Gari Voss The Allegan High School Conference Center filled on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with residents eager to hear from representatives of Consumers Energy and Confluence Hydro regarding the transition of ownership of the Calkins Bridge Dam and twelve…