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Sturgis commission to seek interim city manager
On May 13, Sturgis City Commission held a work session, prior to its regular meeting, to explore next steps in organizational structure. The primary focus was the process of finding a successor for outgoing city manager Andrew Kuk. In April,…
Days to not forget
On hand for this year’s Saturday, May 16 Armed Forces Day Luncheon at Community Church of Douglas were (clockwise from top right: keynote speaker Winnie Fritz, post-centenarian real Rosy the Riveter andand event founder/organizer Chris Yoder. (Photos by Erin K.…
Trek For Vets makes stop in Otsego during 500-mile Michigan journey
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A statewide journey aimed at raising awareness for veteran mental health and isolation made a stop in Otsego over the weekend.Trek For Vets, a 500-mile, 25-day journey across Michigan, stopped at the Otsego Fire Department on…
Festival Fridays coming to Plainwell on June 12
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Festival Fridays is coming to downtown Plainwell next month.The community pop-up festival, hosted by Kalamazoo Food Truck Rally, is scheduled for Friday, June 12, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Hicks Park and surrounding downtown areas…
Memorial Day to be observed around the county
By Gari Voss Monday, May 25th marks Memorial Day 2026, a day to remember all those who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of the United States. Across Allegan County, veterans, community leaders, and volunteers have planned celebrations…
Recount scheduled for tied Hopkins Schools’ bond
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A recount has officially been scheduled following the tied outcome of the Hopkins Public Schools bond proposal election earlier this month.According to a notice issued by the Allegan County Clerk’s Office, the Allegan County Board of…
Recall clarity hearing scheduled for Dorr Township supervisor
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A recall clarity hearing has been scheduled for Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling, marking the latest development in the effort to begin a recall campaign against the longtime township official.According to a notice issued by the…
New water tower flag can be seen for miles
The American flag waves in the breeze atop South Haven’s new water tower on Blue Star Highway. The flag can be seen for miles. It is very fitting as our nation observes Memorial Day this Monday.
Recount scheduled for tied Hopkins Schools’ bond
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A recount has officially been scheduled following the tied outcome of the Hopkins Public Schools bond proposal election earlier this month.According to a notice issued by the Allegan County Clerk’s Office, the Allegan County Board of…
South Haven hires new city clerk Brittany Abrams
By James Windell The City of South Haven has a new City Clerk after the City Council approved the hiring of Brittany Abrams at the May 18, 2026, regular meeting.The City has been operating without a City Clerk since April…
Senior actors find a home at Readers Theater
By James Windell Sherry Saenz loves being an actor.“What I enjoy most about being in plays is the ability to step into someone else’s story and to help bring that story to life,” says the South Haven resident. “Mainly, I…
South Haven City Council approves Master Plan
By James Windell The City of South Haven’s Master Plan is the city’s long‑range blueprint for how it should grow, develop, and invest over the next five to 20 years.Not only is it a blueprint, but it also serves as…
Area towns to hold Memorial Day services
LAWRENCELawrence will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m., Monday, May 25, with a service to follow at Lawrence Village Park. Over 1,000 luminaries, representing Lawrence area military veterans, will be on display at Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, at approximately…
Veterans’ monuments undergo restoration at Lawton cemetery
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernew4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – What began as a project last fall to restore tombstones of service veterans buried in a Lawton cemetery, doing it out of the goodness of her heart to help out, continued last Saturday and…
Deputies honored for lifesaving efforts
On May 12, 2026, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Erickson, Deputy Cody Bingaman, K-9 Charlie, and Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Larry Weers were honored during the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners meeting for their actions…
Paw Paw High School Class of 2026 Academic Elite announced
Paw Paw Public Schools recently announced the Class of 2026 Academic Elite students. Shown in the front row, from left, Caitlyn Crafts, Isabella McReynolds, Kassidy Derhammer, Emily Roy, Kate Rentschler, Aili Shaughnessy, and Ava Klimczak; in the second row, from…
Mayor, city commissioners praise preview of TR city budget
Several street projects planned; water, sewer variable rates projected to go up By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — City leaders in Three Rivers were presented Tuesday, May 12 with a first look at the budget for Fiscal Year 2027,…
Proposal approved for Doyle roof project
Sturgis City Commission on May 13 approved a proposal from Newbury Square Construction of Shipshewana, Ind., to complete a roof overhaul at Doyle Community Center, at a cost of just over $729,000. The plan is dependent on securing a private…
“You Told Us to Demo It”: Inside the Study Session Behind Albion’s Downtown Decision
By Maggie LaNoueContributing Writer Before the Albion City Council voted May 4 to acquire the fire-damaged building at 100 S. Superior St., city leaders, staff members, preservation advocates, and residents spent more than an hour in a study session weighing…
A new bridge closure and a nagging permit issue at Concord Township
By Ken Wyatt Two issues challenged the Concord Township Board at Monday’s meeting: A new bridge closure, and an old gravel pit. The bridge: County Commissioner Earl Poleski brought the news that will affect anyone planning to drive from Concord…
