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Allegan County Fair begins this weekend
By Gari Voss The first Friday after Labor Day signals the opening of the Allegan County Fair. The fairgrounds began buzzing weeks before the fair officially would open to fairgoers at 1pm on Friday, September 8, 2023. From Sat., Sept.…
Otsego Township cancels bulk pickup
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Residents in Otsego Township recently received some unwelcome news regarding bulk trash pickup.The second and final pickup of the year—scheduled to take place throughout the month of October in the township’s three zones—has been canceled.Township officials…
Allegan County Fair begins this weekend
The John Pahl Historic Village invites visitors to the Allegan County Fair to take a step back in time to participate in the history of Allegan County, while the multitude of carnival rides and games bring fairgoers to the fast…
Deputies investigate fatal accident, driver was 14-year-old
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call on Sept. 1 shortly after 6 a.m. of a vehicle on fire on 137th ave near 44th st in the township of Overisel.It has appeared that the vehicle had crashed…
Allegan County Transportation switches to propane transit buses
Allegan County Transportation now operates seven new buses powered by propane autogas to help the county meet air quality attainment goals and save taxpayer dollars. “This month, Allegan County Transportation is excited to embark on propane autogas implementation for a number…
Main Street honors three at annual meeting
Members and sponsors celebrates First Annual meeting with Main Street Hero Award – Maci Harmon Volunteer of the Year – Butch Busby Business of the Year – Krave Korner By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Main Street hosted its first annual…
Jury finds Lanett man not guilty of killing two-year-old
A Lanett man, who spent five years in jail, endured a mistrial, and refused a plea deal that could have secured his release, has regained his freedom on his terms. Friday morning after a week-long trial, a Chambers County Jury…
Wine and Harvest Festival starts this Friday
PAW PAW – Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival’s three-day event, Friday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 10, offers something for everyone, from grape stomping to arts and crafts, free music and more.The Carnival Midway, sponsored by the Paw Paw…
Lawrence holds inaugural Lawrence Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Three Lawrence High School sports standouts and two state championship football teams (11-man and 8-man) were inducted Friday, Sept. 1, during halftime of the Lawrence High School eight-man football game against Martin, into the inaugural class of the Lawrence Athletic…
Sturges-Young ‘Performance Series’ announced, season tickets available beginning Sept. 5
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced its “Performance Series” entertainment lineup for 2023-24. It includes a variety of genres: comedy, classical music, pop music and theatrical performances. Series tickets are available for purchase Sept. 5-Oct. 12. Season ticket price…
City to consider partially allowing consumption lounge consideration with marijuana ordinance
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThe Three Rivers Planning Commission approved Monday recommending to the city commission an ordinance amendment to allow for marijuana consumption lounges to be considered for special exception use permits in the B-3 business district. Pictured is Daly…
HarmonyFest celebrates milestone30th anniversary this weekend
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONRock-funk band Here Nor There performs at the 2022 HarmonyFest music festival in downtown Three Rivers. The 30th annual HarmonyFest festival will take place Sunday downtown, with multiple music acts taking the stage. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director…
Letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital under consideration by Insight
City manager Andrew Kuk, center, fields questions from city commissioners regarding an acquisition proposal from Insight. Also pictured, TJ Reed, city attorney and commissioner Frank Perez. Dennis Volkert photo A letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital is being considered by…
45-mph speed limit established for East Lafayette Street in Sturgis; 25-mph during school hours will remain in place
Speed limit standard will be revised for East Lafayette Street in Sturgis, starting at the intersection of Lakeview Avenue and continuing eastward. Photo by Dennis Volkert By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday voted to approve establishment of a 45…
Family’s work brings gardening honors
The Cates family have been awarded “Garden of the Month” honors for September by the Sturgis Garden Club. Gina and Dennis Cates have lived in Sturgis for twenty five years and purchased the house at 501 E Chicago road fourteen…
Alger man waves gun at Clare couple on U.S. 127
By Kaitlyn Campbell An Alger man who refused to let a Clare couple merge onto U.S. 127 at Rosebush on August 19 later led to a road rage incident and the man waving a gun out his window. Isabella County…
Stark named Veteran of the Year
Vince Stark of Farwell was awarded the “Clare County Veteran of the Year” by Veterans4USA. Stark served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 after volunteering for the draft. Stark spent 13 months in Germany helping refuges flee…
Bear, cubs spotted on Mid Michigan College campus trails
By Kaitlyn Campbell There have been recent sightings of bears on walking trails at Mid Michigan College in Harrison, and it has prompted the school to issue safety precautions.Mid Michigan College spokeswoman Meghan Keen told The Morning Sun that there…
Faces in the Crowd: Steve Boven
Steve Boven, pastor at Chapel Hill Wesleyan Church in Pisgah Heights, has a saying: “Ministry is in the marketplace.”And for Steve, a 1966 McBain graduate, that’s been his life experience.Whether it was during his time with the Michigan State Police,…
McBain school board accepts bid to replace track
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The McBain Board of Education voted at its recent special meeting, to accept the proposal from William A. Kibbe and Associates Inc. for school track replacement.The board also voted to approve a new bank account…
