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Force main breaks, spills again on Gleason Rd.

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20242 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A reported break in a force main caused yet another sewer spill Monday in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in Fabius Township.According to Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett, the break was reported at…

SHS video scoreboard unveiled at pre-game ceremony

SHS video scoreboard unveiled at pre-game ceremony

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20243 min read

By Dennis Volkert A ribbon-cutting was held Aug. 29 at the Sturgis High School football field, to mark the official unveiling of the video scoreboard.The ceremony was held prior to the Trojans’ season-opener vs. Coldwater.Sponsors gathered in the south end…

Civic Players member Eastman reflects on series, looks forward to this year’s role

Civic Players member Eastman reflects on series, looks forward to this year’s role

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20243 min read

By Dennis Volkert Colin Eastman has performed a role in each of the annual tours.Eastman has been a member of Civic Players since 2019. In 2021, he was named president and this year serves as vice president.He has portrayed Clarence…

Q&A: Historical museum director outlines details of the series

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20242 min read

By Dennis Volkert In advance of the cemetery tour, Rosalie Currier, director at Sturgis Historical Museum, answered a few questions from Sturgis Sentinel. Some responses are edited for brevity or clarity. Sturgis Sentinel: The theme intertwines with the subject of…

Focus of cemetery walking tour is notable educators in Sturgis

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20243 min read

By Dennis Volkert The fourth Oak Lawn Cemetery walking tour takes place Sept. 7-8.Tours depart every half hour, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 8.Cost is $15 per person. Tickets are available at sturgesyoung.com. Walk-in entry is accepted,…

Amish flea market attracts thousands of visitors

Amish flea market attracts thousands of visitors

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20241 min read

Yoder’s Amish Flea Market & Quilt Auction was held August 30 & 31 on the corner of East Herrick Road and North Leaton Road, roughly four miles southeast of Clare. Undeterred by heat and humidity, many hundreds of shoppers attended…

Clare Commission presents life-saving awards, votes to discontinue K9 program

Clare Commission presents life-saving awards, votes to discontinue K9 program

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20245 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Two firefighters, Riley Swartz and Ted Eberhart, were honored and presented with Life-Saving Pins at the City Commission meeting Tuesday evening.They were credited with efforts that likely saved the lives of two motorcycle riders injured in a…

Clare BOE names Forsberg new Superintendent

Clare BOE names Forsberg new Superintendent

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20243 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare High School Principal Matt Forsberg was selected as the new Clare Superintendent at a special meeting Tuesday evening following the interviews of the three final candidates for the position.Interim Superintendent Tom House said in an email…

Pine Trail sold, township pulls bond ask

Pine Trail sold, township pulls bond ask

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorSo much for Saugatuck Township’s planned $3.6 million bond ask to buy Pine Trail Camp.The 20-acre parcel with 350 feet of Kalamazoo River frontage at 3525 Dugout Road, listed for sale at $4.4 million in July, has been…

Historic answer hiding in plain sight

Historic answer hiding in plain sight

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

By Scott SullivanEditor“Who is ‘Young George’ in this picture?” (shown lower right) asked our Aug. 15 paper. A phone call Saturday from the subject himself — George Worthington, not so young now at age 84 — apprised us the answer…

Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Friday, Aug. 30, the LYNX Golf Course hosted its Fifth Annual Patriot Golf Day event in support of Folds of Honor.And according to LYNX general manager Jim Szilagyi, the day couldn’t have gone better.“This proved…

Otsego High School announces revised route for homecoming parade

Otsego High School announces revised route for homecoming parade

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor This fall, high schools throughout the country will carry on that age-old tradition of hosting homecoming festivities.For students at Otsego High School, that annual opportunity to put their school spirit on full display will come during…

Otsego Library offers pumpkin art

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Labor Day has come and gone, bringing an unofficial end to the summer season.That means all things fall will soon be making their annual return, including pumpkins spice coffee, apple picking and visits to pumpkin patches.And…

New Allegan Elementary Campus progresses

New Allegan Elementary Campus progresses

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

By Gari Voss The Allegan Public Schools Bond Proposal that the voters passed on May 4, 2021, has been bringing changes across the district. The $87.5 million did not increase homeowners’ millage, but it did enable the school district to…

Allegan County Fair brings fairgrounds to life

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20244 min read

Allegan County Fair brings fairgrounds to lifeBy Gari Voss The 172nd Allegan County Fair flings wide its gates to the public on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 1pm. Animal barns are filling, handcrafted items are being displayed, the Skerbeck Carnival…

LHS students show their spirit

LHS students show their spirit

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent Local residents and members of the media were left hanging by a City of LaFayette council meeting which had been scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th of 2024 that was canceled due to a lack of quorum with…

Valley Pharmacy owner denied access to PBM legislative meeting

Valley Pharmacy owner denied access to PBM legislative meeting

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20244 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent Members of the legislative study group assigned by Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter to research the plight of independent pharmacies in Alabama being driven out of business by industry middlemen known as Pharmacy Benefits Managers met…

The Pure Michigan Trail Town Challenge in South Haven

The Pure Michigan Trail Town Challenge in South Haven

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

By Donald Talonen As the leaves begin to change and the crisp air of fall approaches, there’s no better time to set out on an adventure that celebrates the beauty of Michigan. South Haven offers more than just a beautiful…

41st annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show by the Michigan Flywheelers Museum

41st annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show by the Michigan Flywheelers Museum

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20242 min read

By Donald Talonen The 41st annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show, hosted by the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, will occur from September 5th to September 8th, 2024. As one of the largest events of its kind in Michigan, this show offers…

South Haven hires new Assistant City Manager

Editorial StaffSep 4, 20243 min read

By Donald Talonen On August 28, the City of South Haven announced that Michael Landis will be taking on the role of Assistant City Manager starting September 3. Landis has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master…