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Mattawan notches 17th win as area teams near regular season end
by Ben MurphySports Writer Mattawan boys notch another winThe Mattawan boys basketball team rolled to their 17th win of the season on Friday. They were playing at Stevensville Lakeshore in a league game, and managed a 56-33 victory.The Wildcats were…
Lawrence Public Schools honors lifelong resident in naming of gym
Charles Moden was honored by Lawrence Public Schools on his 90th birthday, Feb. 17, as the high school gymnasium was named in his honor. Moden is shown with John Guillean, LPS director of athletics and youth recreation and boys varsity…
Animals removed from Columbia Township residence
COLUMBIA TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Sheriff’s deputies assisted the Department of Homeland Security with executing a search warrant at a residence in the 09000 block of 50th Street in Columbia Township on Tuesday, Feb.…
Warrant arrests net six in Antwerp Twp
Tessa Bunch Eric White Christopher Hewitt James Williams Paul Chamness Robert Thomas By Paul GarrodStaff Writer ANTWERP TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that on Nov. 29, 2022, the Van Buren County Narcotics unit executed a search…
Plainwell man arrested after brandishing gun
Officers from the Plainwell Department of Public Safety arrested a local man who reportedly pointed a gun at another individual. (File photo) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—A brief standoff between police and a man who allegedly pointed a gun at…
Trojan wrestlers make history
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Plainwell wrestling team won a regional championship for the first time in school history. The win propelled the Trojans to the Division 2 state quarterfinals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo at 6:45 p.m. on…
Local school districts honor resource officers
Officer Judd Sikkema began as the resource officer in Otsego this school year. Officer Bob Farris worked in the Plainwell district as a teacher and administrator before becoming its resource officer. By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Wednesday, Feb. 15, school…
Trojans beat Otsego at buzzer
Plainwell’s Grace Pettit attempts to split Otsego defenders Addison Milheim (12) and Hannah Fitzpatrick (23). By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—For much of the girls basketball game between rivals Plainwell and Otsego, the host Bulldogs did a good job of containing…
Douglas deer uptick: What should city do?
By Scott SullivanEditorJust when you thought it was safe to go back to Douglas, the city has released results of a deer survey showing Bambis have some residents bamboozled.Questionnaires sent 1,360 residents on winter tax bills and returned by 175,…
Snowmobile & ORV enthusiasts explore uniting
Planning is in motion for the Allegan County Snowmobile Club and ORV enthusiasts to create the Allegan County Snowmobile & ORV Association. The effort would give Snowmobile and ORV riders a place to meet and hold activities while working with…
Fennville RoboHawks:Drone Killers Qualify for World Championship
During competition at Kettering University, drones were moved by pilots or autonomously through the course that involved arches and keyhole gates along with herding balls to targets on the floor. Landing blind successfully behind a black screen garnered extra points.…
Chambers softball, baseball start season with wins
Carley Forbus slides into third after slamming a triple in the Lady Rebels’ 15-9 win in the season opener. By Katie McElvy Chambers Softball 15, Calvary Christian 9 The Chambers Academy Lady Rebels opened at home hosting Calvary Christian out…
LaFayette’s new Telehealth Center open for demonstrations
Reception desk and a fully refurbished facility prepared to serve the public. Renovated interiors and a newly furnished waiting room at the center. The OnMed Telehealth Station By John BriceCorrespondent Demonstration days were held during the third week of February…
Cold Case ID confirmation causes strong reaction
By John BriceCorrespondentIn the aftermath of the Troup County Coroner’s Office February 19th, 2023 press release announcing the positive identification of remains recovered by Chambers County Sheriff deputies in December of 2021 there has been extensive media coverage of the…
Burton arrested for attempted murder
On Thursday, February 16, Deperriez Akeem Rashaud Burton, 28, was arrested on charges of attempted murder, shooting in to an occupied vehicle, reckless endangerment, discharging a firearm in the city limits, and unlawful possession of a pistol. Burton was wanted…
Lawsuit settlement allowsDollar General entry into Nottawa
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONA look at the piece of land that will be the future home of a Dollar General in Nottawa, located next to Alpha Building Center. A lawsuit settlement between Nottawa Township and Midwest V LLC is paving…
Sheriff’s Dept. searching for missing15-year-old girl
photo providedPolice are searching for 15-year-old Exdith Janery Rodriguez Davila, who was reported missing on Friday, Feb. 10 from her home on Fairchild Road in Nottawa Township. NOTTAWA TWP. — St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s…
Some Township residents say Surrey board should be more ‘transparent’
Surrey Township resident Jim Nelson told the board they were not being “transparent.” By Pat MaurerCorrespondent It was standing room only at the Surrey Township board meeting Tuesday evening.Several residents in the crowd said they were “not told” about a…
Harrison Hoedown Frostbite Festival is here
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The middle of February is here, but winter is still in full swing with “Hoedown Frostbite Fun” on tap for this weekend, so dress in warm clothes and get ready for some great events!Harrison’s 35th annual Hoedown…
