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Albarran, Moyer take part in interview process for 2nd Precinct seat on Sturgis City Commission
Rodger Moyer Alan Albarran At a work session Wednesday, interviews were conducted for Sturgis City Commission 2nd Precinct seat, vacated by the resignation of Brandon Kinsey.The city received applications from three residents to fulfill the remainder of Kinsey’s term: Alan…
Three Sturgis teams win conference titles
Three varsity teams in fall sports at Sturgis High School clinched Wolverine Conference titles: boys’ soccer, girls’ golf and boys’ tennis. Provided/Sturgis Public Schools Facebook pages
Sturgis schools to continue exploration of esports program, beginning at club level
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday agreed to continue pursuit of an electronic sports program at the high school. Esports would begin as a club endeavor, with potential to become a varsity sport. At a meeting of…
Newspaper office to move
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Like the Jeffersons of the late 70s sitcom, the Commercial-News, Sturgis Sentinel, and Penny Saver, are moving on up – upstairs that is. And down the road.After spending nearly 100 years in our office at 124 N…
Two die in Clare crash that destroys building Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 78-year-old driver and a 76-year-old passenger died Tuesday afternoon just before 5 pm when the vehicle they were in crashed into a utility pole then into Clare Auto Service at 215 West Fifth Street.The names of…
Grant Township Hall expansion nearly complete
Shown is the exterior expansion of the Grant Township Hall. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent At Tuesday’s meeting, Grant Supervisor Dan Dysinger reported that the township hall expansion project is nearly complete. He said, “Our building project is nearing 100 percent with…
Marion High School celebrates homecoming
Students had fun during homecoming week. By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion High School had its homecoming last week and King was Tucker Sigafoose and Queen Taylor Kruse.Runner-ups were Quinn Scott and Lila Krchmar/Window and float winners were;1st place Juniors;…
Faces in the Crowd: Dave Swiler
On October 10th, Dave Swiler celebrated his 55th birthday. And for 55 years, Marion has been his home.The son of Denny and Cindy Swiler, Dave grew up helping his dad at the Martin Blackledge farm, and his family at the…
Marion announces trick or treat times
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – It was announced Trick or Treat hours for the Village of Marion will be Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.Village president Flora Grundy said the Fire Department will be hosting their annual Halloween party…
Sturgis Farmers Market moving to Oaklawn Park beginning in 2024
Sturgis City Commission approved a request to move Sturgis Farmers Market from the TSC parking lot to Oaklawn Park, effective spring 2024. Jamie Allen, a representative from Sturgis Farmers Market, requested use of the north side of the park, in…
City Council Meeting
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck City Council Monday voted to join Saugatuck Township jointly cutting election costs via sharing early-voter administration costs. Though Michigan’s Constitution requires both same-named entities to maintain separate polling places, the Saugatuck together can offer streamlined,…
New playground coming to city park
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Coming soon to Saugatuck’s Village Square Park: change in the form of this $449,543 children’s area playground. The playground as stands is historic and has delighted downtown families and guests for years. Nothing wrong with it…
County Shelter
By Scott Sullivan Editor Allegan County and 501c3 nonprofit Wishbone Pet Rescue are at business loggerheads how to continue a 12-year pact both agree has been successful. Both concede updates are needed to achieve the shared goal: a humane, financially-healthy…
Here come the judges
Cow Hill Yacht Club jurors weighed in at Saturday’s Chili Cook-Off. Traditional Chili winners were (in order) Saugatuck Brewing Co. The BARge and a third-place tie between the Butler and What Not Inn. The BARge, Bowdies Chop House and Duck…
Talent Together provides teaching opportunities
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor After graduating from Otsego High School in 2017, Brooke Galloway earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Central Michigan University and joined the workforce.A few years later, though, she began questioning her career path and started…
OHS hosts College & Career Week for students
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor What do you want to be when you grow up?Children begin hearing that question—or some variation of it—at a young age. And with so many options available, it can seem a little overwhelming to some young…
Whither county animal shelter’s fate?
By Scott SullivanEditorAllegan County and 501c3 nonprofit Wishbone Pet Rescue are at business loggerheads how to continue a 12-year pact both agree has been successful.Both concede updates are needed to achieve the shared goal: a humane, financially-healthy shelter serving county…
APS elementary building set to break ground
APS Superintendent James Antoine is excited that construction will soon commence on the new elementary building. Photo by Rob Patin By Rob Patin Allegan Public Schools Communications DirectorAllegan Public Schools Superintendent James Antoine is excited to welcome the community to…
Four named to CA homecoming court
Chambers Academy crowned their Homecoming Queen and her court on Friday night during halftime festivities. Senior Kenzley Yarbrough was named Football Sweetheart. She is the daughter of Brandon and Brandy Yarbrough. Junior Raleigh Patterson was chosen Homecoming Princess. She is…
Council discusses premium pay for parttime employees
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, October 9th of 2023 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David…
