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Multiple illegal drugs, firearm recovered in arrest at TR hotel
THREE RIVERS — A suspect was arrested at a Three Rivers hotel Wednesday, with multiple illegal drugs and a firearm seized. According to Michigan State Police’s Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET), police arrested an individual at the Super 8 Hotel in…
SAPS presents Cross Ages Mentoring Program leadership awards at Marshall School Board Meeting
By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer At Monday’s Marshall School Board meeting, Andrea Armstrong, president of Substance Abuse Prevention Services gave a special awards presentation. The awards were presented on behalf of SAPS’ Across Ages Mentoring Program and Dr. Harry J.…
Art Under the Albion Tower adds music, more food, new artists
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer While the western parts of Calhoun County were caught under a downpour Friday, the people enjoying Art Under the Albion Tower at Crowell Park on northern Superior St. were listening to great music, line dancing,…
South Haven 4th parade on Friday, 11 am
The annual 4th of July Parade through downtown South Haven begins at 11:00 am on Friday, July 4, 2025. Featuring bands, decorated cars, and plenty of American flags, the parade will start at South Haven High School and follow Kalamazoo…
Three vye for mayor in SH election
This year is an election year in South Haven and voters in the city will elect a mayor as well as city council members.The elections of all city officers are held on a non-partisan basis. The General City Election is…
Lawton’s Summerfest to make return July 12
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – Following a year’s absence due to downtown road construction and improvements, the Lawton Summerfest will return July 12, according to event organizers.Highlights of the day will include a parade and fireworks at dusk.From 2…
70th annual Van Buren Youth Fair set for July 14th-19th
HARTFORD – A free grandstand with paid gate admission returns for a second year at the 70th annual Van Buren Youth Fair, which will get underway July 14-19, for its weeklong run.Nightly grandstand features include:Monday, July 14, 6 p.m. – Farm…
Out and About: Independence Day and protecting taste and smell
This week we celebrate the Fourth of July. This means that there will be fireworks for most of the week. It’s a time to celebrate the United States of America. Hopefully, you have attended one of the many parades in…
Three Rivers marks Juneteenth with first downtown ceremony
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Downtown Three Rivers’ East Alley was bustling with music, joy, and reminiscence June 19 in the first-ever downtown celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.The event, Juneteenth on Main, featured music, singing, storytelling, dancing, food…
Davis reprimanded by Discipline Board, pleads no contest
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis will be formally reprimanded by the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (ADB) on allegations of lying to a judge while she was an assistant prosecutor.Davis pleaded no contest to…
One dead, one critically injured in Burr Oak Twp. crash
BURR OAK TWP. — A 20-year-old man was killed while another 20-year-old is in critical condition following a crash in Burr Oak Township Sunday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene of the crash…
Crowds pack Sturgis Fest despite extreme heat
Award winners from the 2025 Sturgis Fest “Electric Parade,” as determined by a panel of three judges. Most Beautiful: Gateway Real Estate Solutions.Most Creative/Unique: Sturgis District Library.Judges’ Choice: City of Sturgis,Antique Vehicle Award: Sturgis Bank. Comprising the panel were Mike…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorAlligator AlcatrazGreat news! Florida is building an “Alligator Alcatraz” for illegal immigrants in the Everglades ringed by gators, pythons and mosquitoes.Send me your tired, your poor and ICE will detain them in trailers, tents and tropical heat for…
EPIC election complaints roll on
By Scott SullivanEditorA June 16 Michigan Bureau of Elections letter to former Saugatuck Mayor Garnet Lewis indicates she, with three other current or past city council members, may have committed a felony when they collaborated on 2024 campaign signage.Former Mayor…
Huberty named assistant principal at Plainwell HS
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A familiar face will be taking on a new role at Plainwell High School.Longtime PHS teacher/instructional coach Brian Huberty was recently named the schools’ new assistant principal.According to Huberty, who began his teaching career at PHS…
Women Who Care of Allegan County make big impact
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The most recent Otsego City Commission meeting featured a visit by a special guest.Holly McCaw, representing the organization Women Who Care of Allegan County (WWCAC), gave a presentation outlining the group’s impact both locally and throughout…
