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South Haven City Council discusses housing
James Windell The ambiance at Elkenburg Park in South Haven Ward One was more like a picnic than a formal City Council meeting on Thursday, September 2, 2025.Holding their regular meeting on a sunny, pleasantly warm summer evening, the South…
Wine and Harvest Festival does Paw Paw proud
From grape stomping to sipping wine, a great weekend was “uncorked” Courier Leader photos/ Paul Garrod
Cass County BOC votes to terminate Administrator
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to part ways with Patrick Jordan following an investigation into allegations of derogatory comments made in the workplace. Jordan was placed on paid administrative leave on Friday, Aug. 15,…
Search warrant yields two arrests in Mendon
UPDATED 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Two people were arrested in Mendon after a search warrant was executed at two locations Friday. According to the Mendon Police Department, officers executed search warrants in…
Good turnout, great music highlights successful Harmony Fest in TR
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Main Street was alive with the sound of music in downtown Three Rivers Sunday, as the city celebrated the 32nd HarmonyFest music festival.Several musical artists, a dance crew, and more took to the…
St. Joseph County man wins $2m playing scratch-off
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A St. Joseph County man is looking forward to an early retirement after winning $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Lucky instant game.“I typically only play $5 and $10 tickets, but $2,000,000 Lucky was one…
Fifth annual historical cemetery tour set for this weekend
By Dennis Volkert The fifth annual history walking tour takes place this weekend at Oak Lawn Cemetery.It takes place on two days: 4-5:20 p.m. Sept. 6 and 2-3:20 p.m. Sept. 7. Tour groups leave every 20 minutes. Ticket cost is…
City OK’s ordinance pertaining to Michigan Gas Utilities
At its Aug. 27 meeting, Sturgis City Commission gave a second review and approval of an ordinance pertaining to the franchise for Michigan Gas Utilities, effective Sept.17, 2025.A first reading of a draft ordinance was held July 9.Since at least…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRINGSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. SEPTEMBERSept. 5“Friday Social Night,” karaoke, 8 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Sept. 6Oak Lawn Cemetery walking tour, 4-5:20 p.m., highlights history of Sturgis business.Sept. 7Oak Lawn…
Good turnout, great music highlights successful Harmony Fest in TR
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Main Street was alive with the sound of music in downtown Three Rivers Sunday, as the city celebrated the 32nd HarmonyFest music festival.Several musical artists, a dance crew, and more took to the…
Weekend thread count: Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market
By Christopher Johnson The Amish community once again lived up to its reputation for craftsmanship and hospitality. This past weekend, Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market returned ahead of Labor Day for one last event before the onset of much…
Farwell parade honors community
Farwell marked Labor Day this past Monday with a full slate of small-town traditions. The day began with a car show at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel, where visitors browsed classic and vintage cars over morning coffee.At 10 a.m., the annual parade…
Three injured in Dodge City Amish buggy crash
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher The Clare County Amish Community is grieving this week, as three were injured in another buggy crash.According to multiple Facebook posts, Levi Troyer, his wife Naomi, and their 4-month-old daughter, Little Naomi, were traveling on Townline Lake…
City of Clare holds powerful airport wildlife discussion
By: Lindsey Ashley In recent years, the deer and other wildlife have become a significant problem for the airport. This has posed a direct issue to safety, as the deer have a tendency to migrate onto the runways, thus making…
City parking task force Named
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck City Council Aug. 25 appointed members to an advisory parking improvements task force asked to explore remedies to congested downtown parking during summer months. They are: • City council representative and chair Gregory Muncey, • Planning commission…
Help Saugatuck update its master plan
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck citizens are invited to be part of creating a new city master plan, a long-range document meant to guide the city’s future growth, preservation, investment and land-use decisions. A community open house is planned towards…
Saugatuck council forum set Sept. 25
The Holland League of Women Voters will host a forum for Saugatuck City Council candidates Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Saugatuck High School media center. The session will start at 6:30 p.m. but doors will open at 6 and guests…
Ganges campground ask nixed 3-2
BY GARI VOSS The Ganges Township Planning Commission Aug. 27 turned down a controversial campground’s special land use request by a 3-2 vote. The road has been bumpy since May when Bobbi Jo Beyersdorf of Central Florida Resort Management, L.L.C.…
Local audiologist voted ATA chair
Audiologist Stelios Dokianakis of Saugatuck Township has been elected chair of the American Tinnitus Association. Dokianakis, the founder of Holland Doctors of Audiology, has specialized in tinnitus care for more than 20 years. The ATA, founded in 1971, is the…
25 th Mt. Baldhead Challenge set Saturday
Saturday’s 25th annual Mt. Baldhead Challenge Saturday, Sept. 6 will bring close to 750 runners to tackle wooded dunes, coastal pathways and the 302 steps to Mt. Baldhead’s summit, plus a finishing after-party to which the community is invited. The…
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