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Taylor takes over as principal at PHS
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Joining the Trojan family.That’s how Marvin Taylor describes his hire as the new Plainwell High School principal.“I was looking for a position that would allow me to prioritize students, challenge me professionally and allow me to…
Otsego Public Schools welcomes back students for new school year
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Welcome back.That’s what teachers and staff members throughout the Otsego Public School District were saying to students on Monday, Aug. 19.That was the first day of the 2024-25 school year for the district, with Otsego High…
Local artist creates pen and ink books
By Gari Voss The Old Jail Museum in Allegan has been celebrating the Allegan County Historical Society’s 70th anniversary. To take a step back into Allegan County’s history, Dave Thompson convinced local artist Pat Broadhurst to compile some of her…
Allegan’s Roundabout opens to the public for Thursday walk
The Walkabout of the Roundabout in Allegan where M89 from the east and M40 from the south meet Hubbard, Ely and Cedar Streets will be Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5:30-7:30pm. The MI Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City…
Passing of Lanett Fire Chief mourned by community
By John BriceCorrespondent Sad news was announced this past week in regards to the passing of Lanett Fire & EMS Chief Johnny Allen. Details were provided via an August 14th post on the Facebook page for the Chambers County Emergency…
Main Street, Green honored at ceremonies
On August 15, Main Street Alabama held its eleventh annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at the Community House in Monroeville to celebrate the successes of local programs. The event was sponsored by Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and University of West…
Voters to get third vote on a Jackson County Jail millage
By Ken Wyatt Fresh from a Monday morning special meeting of the county board, Commissioner Earl Poleski reported to township boards to expect a 0.25-mill proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot. It will be smaller, shorter, more focused – and…
Amtrak empties train in Albion; passenger arrested for false bomb threat
By Sylvia Benavidez One little girl’s first train ride to Detroit was memorable this weekend, but not for the usual reasons of going on holiday or watching the beautiful scenery fly by while riding the rails. A woman is awaiting…
One dead, one injured in shooting at White Pigeon McDonald’s
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — A woman is dead and a man has life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident at the White Pigeon McDonald’s restaurant Friday. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred at 4:30 p.m. in…
‘If you can’t live off that … then it’s time for you to go’: Tempers rise over Lockport, TRPL contract negotiations
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — In what could be best described as an unproductive discussion that turned at times into an equally-unproductive shouting match between Lockport Township board members and the Three Rivers Public Library director, the township…
Food service, cell phone policy among changes at Sturgis Public Schools
By Dennis Volkert The 2024-25 academic year official begins Aug. 19 at Sturgis Public Schools.Superintendent Art Ebert recently provided an overview of changes, enhancements and programs the district will install in 2024-25.School meals partnershipSPS entered a partnership with Taher to…
Burr Oak delays start of school year by two weeks
Due to delays in construction and the safety concerns for students, the Burr Oak Board of Education announced they have chosen to delay the start of the 2024/25 school year.Classes which were scheduled to begin on Monday, August 19th, are…
Multiple kids, adults hospitalized in Nottawa Twp. crash
NOTTAWA TWP. — Multiple people were hospitalized following a crash that occurred in Nottawa Township late Saturday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at the intersection of Nottawa Road and Wasepi Road Saturday night. Police say…
Old 27 Motor Tour comes to Clare, Harrison Street Fair next week
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent This year’s 18th annual Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour arrives in Clare County August 22nd for an evening visit in the City until they leave on the morning of the 23rd to head for an afternoon visit…
“Lake Shamrock Dredging going well,” Howard says
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent “Dredging (on Lake Shamrock) is continuing with good progress,” Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard told the Commission at the August 5th City meeting.He said, “Our mechanical dredge has ben undergoing some repairs from normal wear and tear…
Zebra Mussels confirmed in Budd Lake
By Genine Hopkins Unfortunately, zebra mussels were confirmed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and reported to local authorities regarding their appearance on Budd Lake. The invasive species has made its way throughout Michigan’s beautiful lakes and rivers since…
Toast raises $100K+ for Blue Star Trail
Nearly 150 local supporters of Friends of the Blue Star Trail gathered Aug. 5 at Modales Wines in Fennville to raise more than $100,000 at their annual “Toast to the Blue Star Trail.” A variety of Modales offerings grown in…
New Wade’s docks in, red ring to go
By Scott Sullivan Editor Wade’s Bayou has two new floating but soon will lose its third-year giant red ring. Douglas City Council Aug. 5 thanked the new rowing docks’ unnamed donor for helping replace the downtown waterfront park’s aging old…
Saugatuck looks to hook with stars-cr
By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck may have a new way to connect Oval Beach with emergency and more hard-to-reach services: via satellite. City manager Ryan Cummins apprised council at its Wednesday, Aug. 7 workshop that, with AT&T plans to place…
Eagle hopefuls pitch city project plans
By Scott Sullivan Editor To be an Eagle, observe, then serve. Local Boy Scouts Brooks Massing and Anthony Carlotto pitched volunteer projects to Saugatuck City Council at its Wednesday, Aug. 7 workshop to earn them and friends Scouting’s highest honor.…
