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Sturgis City Commission on May 27 approved a resolution, presented by commissioner Aaron Miller, to direct an independent investigation by outside counsel into any potential violations against specific parts of Michigan law, associated case law, procedure of the commission and…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Residents in Otsego and Plainwell gathered Monday to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States during annual Memorial Day observances in both communities.The day included parades…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Officials are again warning residents and business owners to be on alert after another fraudulent email claiming to be from the City of Plainwell recently surfaced.According to the city, the scam email falsely claims to come…

By Gari Voss Ceremonies and celebrations were held across Allegan County to honor and remember our veterans who died. The day was sunny with a breeze to make outside activities delightful. Words cannot always describe the heartfelt stories, solemn remembrances,…

A portion of northbound US-131 in Allegan County was closed for several hours last week after the driver of a silver pickup truck fell asleep and rear-ended an ambulance taking a patient to a Grand Rapids hospital.The ambulance flipped near…

The Memorial Day commemoration began with the traditional parade through downtown South Haven and ending at the Lakeview cemetery with a program organized by American Legion “Edward W. Thompson” Post 49.The Grand Marshall was Army Veteran Sergeant Major Albert Anthony,…

By James Windell A husband-and-wife team known for their leadership and influence in elevating South Haven’s profile beyond the region and contributing to its recognition as a place of lasting value, opportunity, and pride, were honored with proclamations by Mayor…

By James Windell One of the responsibilities of South Haven’s Mayor Annie Brown is to nominate people to boards and commissions where there is a vacancy. Once nominations have been made it is up to the City Council to confirm…

By Elizabeth FersztContributing Writer The May 18th meeting of the Hartford City Council didn’t go as planned — on the agenda were several mundane items such as City Hall being closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25; a Notice to…

Members of the Lawrence American Legion Hess-Eastman Post 174 LadiesAuxiliary are shown Monday night, May 25, at Hill Cemetery, during a luminary service that featured over 1,200 luminaries that were lit in honor of Lawrence area men and women who…

Paul Hamre was guest speaker at the Paw Paw Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at Maple City Veterans Park. Members of the Paw Paw High School Marching Band, the Paw Paw Amer-ican Legion McGowan-Johnson Post 68, and Paw Paw Veterans…

On Memorial Day night, the community of Lawrence held a Memorial Day night luminary service that featured over 1,200 luminaries, with the name of a Lawrence service man or woman on each one, were lit at the conclusion of the…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Several communities around St. Joseph County marked the Memorial Day holiday Monday with events, remembrances, and salutes, remembering those who lost their lives serving the United States. In Three Rivers, the city…

By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer  A 14-year-old was charged in a nine-count juvenile petition alleging involvement in a series of false threats, including a “swatting” call, that led Napoleon Community Schools to lock down on May 5 and cancel classes…

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Antonio Green, 20, appeared before Hon. Susan Jordan, in the 4th Circuit Court May 15, for a final pre-trial conference, on charges of open murder for the shooting death of Mia Sims, 18. Sims was…

By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer Albion Department of Public Safety officers responding to a suspicious situation in the 1000 block of Hall Street on May 19 found two firearms, ammunition and suspected methamphetamine, authorities said. Information given by the initial…

By Linda LaNoue Contributing Writer Imagine your first prom in your own school, in your own community, surrounded by people who show up just for you. That is exactly what unfolded Saturday, May 16, at Marshall Opportunity High School. Two…

. By Ken Wyatt Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Jackson is the resting place of some notable figures in both Jackson and Michigan history. They each played a role in that terrible national conflict that exacted the lifeblood of some 700,000…

By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer Proposed changes to Albion’s city charter moved forward May 18 as City Attorney Cullen Harkness guided council through two amendments that could appear before voters on the November 2026 ballot, and council followed his guidance…

By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer Following a severe thunderstorm warning earlier in the afternoon, Albion City Council moved through a broad but largely orderly agenda Monday evening, taking up charter amendments, infrastructure projects, downtown redevelopment and operational changes during the…