News
Autism program to move from OPS to home districts
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For the past several years, Otsego Public Schools has served as host to a county-wide autism program.However, that will change at the conclusion of the current school year.Due to a space crunch faced by OPS, Level…
Wayland Union Schools breaks ground on new pool facility
Wayland Union Schools has begun construction on a new pool facility. This project is part of a $49.7 million bond that was passed by voters in May 2023.Wayland Union Board of Education accepted bids for this project in February 2025,…
Volunteer Fair pinnacle of Allegan County Gives 2025
By Vicky Knuckles & Gari Voss Allegan County Gives means more than digging into pockets for loose change. A special Volunteer Fair promotes the wonderful work of volunteers who give their time and talents to non-profits across Allegan County. During…
Conagra to close in Fennville
A food plant in Fennville is expected to close this summer.Chicago-based Conagra Brands confirmed the pending closure to News 8 Wednesday, saying it told workers it would happen by the end of June.“This decision was based on the need to…
South Haven hires new police chief again
James Windell For the second time this year, the City of South Haven has a new police chief.Dennis Honholt, currently the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety for the city of Dover, Tennessee, will become South Haven’s police…
Gail Patterson-Gladney to retire from South Haven Memorial Library
By James Windell When Gail Petterson-Gladney retires from the South Haven Memorial Library on March 29, 2025, she can look back at a nearly 25-year career of helping children.Although she says it is a happy occasion because of her future…
South Haven Schools staged walk-in to raise awareness
By James Windell South Haven Schools joined thousands of other schools in Michigan and around the nation in sponsoring a School Walk-In on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.A protest initiated by the National Education Association, the Walk-In was intended to make…
Garage and car destroyed in Paw Paw blaze
The Paw Paw Fire Department responded Monday afternoon, March 24, to a garage and car fire at 48255 45th St., Paw Paw. A total of 23 fire department members responded to the fire which was reported at approximately 3:06 p.m.…
State VFW members travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators
Kevin Conklin, a member of the Decatur VFW, and Veterans of Foreign Wars National Council member representing the State of Michigan, traveled to Washington, D.C., Feb. 28 through March 6 to meet with legislators concerning veterans’ issues and benefits. Conklin…
Hartford area woman in custody following fatal shooting
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com HARTFORD – A 41-year-old Hartford area man is dead following an early Monday morning, March 24, shooting in Hartford, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott…
Second trial to begin in 2007 Lawrence murder case
A Lawrence woman convicted of murdering her husband will soon begin the process of having a second murder trial.On Tuesday a jury trial was set to commence years after the January 2007 murder case of Todd Stermer.According to investigators, Todd…
Sturgis Civic Players set for opening of ’Little Women’
By Dennis Volkert “Little Women,” by Sturgis Civic Players, is presented at 7 p.m. March 28-29 and 2 p.m. March 30 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. “Little Women” is based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, following the lives of four sisters,…
Bonding narrowly approved for county courthouse renovation project
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Despite opposition from numerous citizen attendees and some commissioners, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners Tuesday narrowly approved bonding up to $6 million to cover a portion of the cost of a renovation…
Railcar Graffiti’s St. Patrick’s Day fun, traditional food fills house at Albion Malleable Brewing Company
by Sylvia Benavidez Keeping Irish American traditions alive on St. Patrick’s Day, Albion Malleable Brewing Company located on S. Superior St. served corned beef and cabbage, Baileys Irish Crème Brule for dessert, and from 6-8:00 p.m. traditional Irish and Welch…
Two women embody the spirit of Women’s History Month on St. Patrick’s Day and beyond
by Sylvia Benavidez March celebrates Women’s History Month as well as St. Patrick’s Day and in Marshall two women support each other’s businesses and live the spirit of the month with their partnership. Pansy Goheen, Tekonsha, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day…
Sturgis school board approves science curriculum request, gets update on steering committee, Eastwood driveway project
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on March 17 approved adoption of science curriculum upgrades for K-2 and high school.In February, the board received a list of requests from educators to fund educational materials, equipment improvement and…
Hostetler receives ‘Book of Golden Deeds’ award
Kelly Hostetler was honored this week by Sturgis Exchange Club at its 82nd annual Book of Golden Deeds award ceremony, held at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.According to the club, Hostetler was selected for the award in recognition of tireless…
Harrison man rear-ends patrol car, threatens to fight deputy
On Wednesday March 12, 2025, at 9:21 p.m., a Deputy with the Clare County Sheriff Office was conducting a traffic stop on Cedar Rd near Plum St in the township of Lincoln. While on this stop, the Deputy’s patrol car,…
50 YEARS OF SHENANIGANS Celebrated at Irish Festival
By Christopher Johnson This past weekend, Clare celebrated its 50th anniversary of the annual Irish Festival and welcomed an attendance of record numbers. For three days, the main artery of town became a sprawl of green shirts and hometown pride.…
