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By Elizabeth FersztContributing Writer Chelsea-native, actor Jeff Daniels took the stage at the Michigan Theater of Jackson (MTJ) on Thurs. June 11, at 5-7 pm in a community-wide, free celebration of the return of Steve Tucker, Executive Director of the…

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on June 10 received updates regarding the search for an interim city manager, the independent probe of the commission and a brief discussion regarding accusations of embezzlement at Doyle Community Center. City attorney TJ Reed…

BURR OAK TWP. — Three people riding in a horse-and-buggy were seriously injured and had to be airlifted following a crash in Burr Oak Township Friday night.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, officers were dispatched at 8:16 p.m.…

The City of Sturgis is planning to hold an informational meeting on June 11th at the St Joseph Corrections building Training Center located at 602 E Main St., Centreville, Michigan 49032 starting at 5:00 pm to discuss a drawdown of…

Deb Capman and Barry Lindblom have been named 2026 “Citizens of the Year” in Sturgis.The selections were announced by Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce.Capman moved to Sturgis in the mid-1960s and graduated from Sturgis Public Schools in 1974. She has…

STURGIS — A train traveling through Sturgis experienced a brief derailment Monday.According to the Sturgis Department of Public Safety, the derailment occurred Monday at 11 a.m. at the railroad crossing at North Nottawa Avenue. Police describe the derailment as a…

By Patricia Ferrell “This is DNR’s property,” said Lisa Graham during the June 4 ribbon cutting celebration of the Mill Pond Park Improvements Project in Farwell. Graham was there from the Village of Farwell, where she works.“They have dredged the…

By Genine Hopkins Roughly 1,200 residents at the North end of the Harrison area are currently without power as of the time we went to press (Thursday morning, June 11) and as more dynamic and severe storms sweep through in…

By Genine Hopkins Sometimes the world seems bleak and uncaring, but sometimes people can surprise you.  That is the case for a feline named Sassy whose life was turned upside down this Spring and after several interesting twists, is now…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — After a severe storm rolled through Sturgis Thursday night, Sturgis city officials are asking residents to stay off the roads and stay at home while crews complete cleanup work. Approximately 3,000 people are out…

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on June 10 received updates regarding the search for an interim city manager, the independent probe of the commission and a brief discussion regarding accusations of embezzlement at Doyle Community Center.  City attorney TJ…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — After 10 days on strike, United Auto Workers (UAW) officials announced that Local 2093 have reached a tentative agreement in bargaining contract negotiations with Dauch Corporation, also known as American Axle and Associates…

ART is the word of the day on Saturday, June 13th for the 2nd Saturday Art in Douglas Gallery Stroll. This will be fun! There will be music in the streets, delicious snacks, exciting and stimulating artwork and adult beverages available…

By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A new era is underway at the Commercial Record. After serving as its owner and publisher for nearly 11 years, Mike Wilcox is now also its editor.Wilcox has more than 50 years of experience in the…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Whether it was through robotics, advanced coursework or leadership opportunities, Ally Fielbrandt and Sean Ernstes spent their high school careers challenging themselves academically.Those efforts paid off, as Fielbrandt was named valedictorian and Ernstes salutatorian for the…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Motorists traveling through Otsego should prepare for delays this summer as a major resurfacing project along M-89 is scheduled to begin June 8.The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans to resurface 3.6 miles of M-89 (Allegan…

By Gari Voss Bridgefest celebrates Allegan, its residents, friends and visitors on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Activities will be found on each street, behind the library and on the Riverfront. Everyone is welcome to stop at the Expo booths, tour…

By Jordan WilcoxAssistant PublisherDowntown Wayland will once again serve as the center of community activity when Summerfest returns Saturday, June 13, bringing a full day of family entertainment, classic cars, live music, food, vendors and children’s activities.Organized by Wayland Main…

Jason and Shannon Steinebach, owners of lakefront property at 4552 East Shore Drive on Green Lake, have filed a civil lawsuit in Allegan County Circuit Court against Leighton Township. The complaint, filed on May 22, 2026 (Case No. 26-72096-CZ), challenges…

On June 8th, 2026 , Allegan County Dispatch received a 911 call stating that there was an accident on 106th Ave and 11th St in Gun Plain Twp. During the preliminary investigation, it appears that a vehicle that was southbound on 11th St…