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Kuk announces resignation as Sturgis city manager
After a closed session discussion April 22, Sturgis City Commission and city manager Andrew Kuk agreed to a mutual separation, following Kuk’s resignation. His resignation becomes effective July 24. In the interim, he will continue in the role. The motion…
‘Wild Heart’ war manifests again
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Planning Commission March 17 OK’d builder/developer Scott Bosgraaf renovating no-longer-used Pine Trail Camp cabins on 4.3 acres of more than 20 scooped up last summer by Holland recycling magnate Jeff Padnos.The plot high atop bluffs…
Tornadoes leave widespread damage across Otsego, Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A severe storm system moved through the Otsego and Plainwell area late Tuesday night, April 14, leaving behind widespread damage and power outages across both communities after two tornadoes touched down within minutes of each other.According…
Second chance pays off: Otsego woman wins $1 million
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—An Otsego woman is $1 million richer after winning the grand prize in a Michigan Lottery second chance drawing earlier this month.Michelle Roemer, 58, won the $1 million prize during the Millionaire Maker Second Chance live…
Tornadoes leave widespread damage across Otsego, Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A severe storm system moved through the Otsego and Plainwell area late Tuesday night, April 14, leaving behind widespread damage and power outages across both communities after two tornadoes touched down within minutes of each other.According…
Renovation of Casco Township Hall is complete
By James Windell What used to be a six-bay garage for fire trucks has now been converted into a large room to be used as a community center. Located at the Casco Township Hall, the renovation includes new restrooms and…
Soccer team on a roll
By Tom Renner A fog shrouded Ratcliffe Field where players couldn’t see one end of the pitch to the other didn’t prevent a clear-eyed South Haven girls soccer team from rolling to a 6-0 victory Berrien Springs. South Haven scored…
Urgent Care facility to locate in South Haven
By James Windell Mayor Annie Brown has been advocating for urgent care in South Haven for more than two years. And when Tom Capps was waging his successful campaign for City Council from Ward 2, he often talked to citizens…
City Council votes to increase parking rates and fines
By James Windell Revenues into South Haven’s Beach Fund, which comes from parking fees, has remained consistent over the last several years.However, with a new lifeguard program going into effect this month, the Beach Fund needs to increase revenues.Along with…
New bridge connects Maple Island to Paw Paw
PAW PAW – A new pedestrian bridge connecting Maple Isle Park to the rest of Paw Paw will be opened to the public on Saturday, May 2, during a grand opening ceremony at noon. The new bridge replaces the former…
Parks millage renewal vote set for May 5
PAW PAW – The Village of Paw Paw will ask voters to consider renewal of its parks millage on Tuesday, May 5. The 1.5 mill levy was originally approved by voters in 2020 for five years. It provides the village…
Suspicious vehicle leads to rescue of missing man in Waverly Twp.
On April 16, 2026, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 35000 block of Riverview Drive in Waverly Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a vehicle had…
Antwerp Township rejects proposed addendum by Van Buren District Library
ANTWERP TWP. – At its regularly scheduled meeting on April 14, the Antwerp Township Board unanimously voted to reject the proposed addendum dated March 22 and demanded negotiation to the Van Buren District Library Board for the Van Buren District…
American Legion receives funds from 100+ Women Who Care
100+ Women Who Care recently awarded $8,400 to the Paw Paw American Legion Post 68. The donation will assist in the purchase of ballistic shields for the Village of Paw Paw Police Department. Shown in photo from left, Bob Adams,…
Multiple arrests made after Wall Street shooting in Jackson
By KATHRYN PALON and ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writers Three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting that wounded one person during a gunfight between two groups on Wall Street, according to Jackson Police Chief Christopher A. Simpson. Police…
Jackson YMCA project receives 2026 AGC Build Michigan Award
Jackson, MI — The Jackson YMCA’s renovation and expansion project has been named a 2026 Associated General Contractors Build Michigan Award winner. The honor was presented at the AGC Annual Meeting in Detroit, where representatives from Granger Construction, Colliers Engineering…
Albion Moves Forward on Trees: Community, College, and City Join Forces By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer
On April 1, a community email landed in dozens of inboxes with a subject line that pulled no punches: “Albion Tree Apocalypse Now!” It described streets lined with red Xs, Victory Park looking like “a war zone and logging camp,”…
5th Precinct Meeting Covers Infrastructure, Transportation and Dementia Awareness
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Albion’s 5th Precinct meeting, chaired by Council Member Vivian Davis, drew up to 50 residents Tuesday evening with questions about roads, water service and leaf pickup, while also welcoming new City Manager Dr. Sheryl Mitchell…
Faculty member honored for life-saving measure
On March 12, Dan Gould, educational assistant at Eastwood Elementary School, took life-saving action involving a student who was choking in the cafeteria. On April 13, Gould received recognition from both Sturgis Public Schools and Sturgis Department of Public Safety,…
Three Rivers 10-year-old recovering following hit-and-run
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local boy is in the process of recovery following a hit-and-run incident that occurred while out on his scooter Friday.According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection…
