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Victim identified in suspicious Lockport Twp. death

Robert TomlinsonAug 19, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — A person found unresponsive in Lockport Township last week has now been identified by authorities. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Zachary Zuk said in a release Tuesday that the victim found…

County Transportation Authority driver killed in crash

Robert TomlinsonAug 16, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON TWP. — A driver for the St. Joseph County Transportation Authority (CTA) was killed in a crash that occurred Friday in Mendon Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to…

Police seek Antonio Green as suspect in death of Mia Sims

Police seek Antonio Green as suspect in death of Mia Sims

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Antonio Treyvonne Green has been identified but is still at large regarding the death of 18-year-old Mia Sims on July 27 in Jackson. City of Jackson Chief of Police, Christopher Simpson, and Jackson County Prosecuting…

Albion debates future of Washington Gardner: Attainable housing or tax revenue priority?

Albion debates future of Washington Gardner: Attainable housing or tax revenue priority?

Editorial StaffAug 15, 202510 min read

By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Taxes were on the minds of some property owners at Albion’s City Council study session about Washington Gardner School on Monday, Aug. 11. For others, housing concerns took priority. Mayor Victoria Garcia-Snyder called the meeting…

More PCE testing approved at county jail

More PCE testing approved at county jail

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20256 min read

Updated 12:02 p.m. Aug. 19, 2025 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Following initial environmental tests at the St. Joseph County Jail, there will soon be more tests conducted there for a harmful contaminant.During their Executive Committee meeting Monday, St.…

Incident involving unresponsive person being investigated in Lockport Twp.

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20251 min read

LOCKPORT TWP. — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after finding an unresponsive individual in Lockport Township Tuesday.Deputies were dispatched Tuesday to the 17000 block of South River Road for a report of an…

U.S. 12 resurfacing project nears conclusion in Sturgis

U.S. 12 resurfacing project nears conclusion in Sturgis

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20254 min read

By Dennis Volkert Michigan Department of Transportation’s resurfacing of U.S. 12 in Sturgis is nearing completion.All major elements are finished. Within the past week, pavement markings were finished.Among final details is installation of traffic signal loops to return the sequence…

First ‘engagement session’ held for Sturgis schools strategic plan

First ‘engagement session’ held for Sturgis schools strategic plan

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20252 min read

Sturgis Public Schools on Aug. 6 held a “community engagement session” at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.It was the first of an expected three-session process to develop a student-centered bond proposal.According to superintendent Art Ebert, 110 people attended session 1.Attendees…

Commission approves Sturgis fiscal-year budget Support to continue recycling program received from numerous residents

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20252 min read

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday held a public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. After city manager Andrew Kuk provided an extensive overview of notable items on the budget, the commission approved adoption of the budget summary,…

Sturgis mother accused of killing child pleads no contest to child abuse, assault charges; murder charge dropped

Sturgis mother accused of killing child pleads no contest to child abuse, assault charges; murder charge dropped

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A murder charge has been dropped in the case of a Sturgis mother accused of killing her 2-year-old child. According to court records, a plea deal in the case against Paige Nichole Bohne was…

Old US 27 Motor Tour hits City of Clare August 21st

Old US 27 Motor Tour hits City of Clare August 21st

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

By Genine Hopkins Before heading to Harrison Street Fair on Friday, August 22, the Old US 27 Motor Tour heads to the City of Clare on Thursday, August 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., allowing car enthusiasts to view hundreds…

Harrison Street Fair August 22nd and 23rd

Harrison Street Fair August 22nd and 23rd

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

By Genine Hopkins It’s coming! The 19th Annual Harrison Street Fair is almost upon us and this year looks to be even bigger and better than ever!The ever popular Kid’s Carnival will be returning this year, on Saturday, from 11…

Two Clare women crowned pageant winners

Two Clare women crowned pageant winners

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20251 min read

Clare has recently been represented by two exceptional young women in the Miss Michigan Teen and the Miss Michigan USA, leaving a lasting impression and making outstanding contributions.Eliy Simmer of Clare was crowned Miss Michigan Teen USA 2025. Her success…

Incident involving unresponsive person being investigated in Lockport Twp.

Robert TomlinsonAug 13, 20252 min read

LOCKPORT TWP. — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after finding an unresponsive individual in Lockport Township Tuesday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched Tuesday to the 17000 block of South River…

Township hall site improvements planned

Editorial StaffAug 13, 20254 min read

By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Township Board was scheduled Wednesday, Aug. 13, to review and perhaps approve a $1.575-million township hall redesign. If so, contractor Progressive AE will prepare construction documents for public bidding in September and work could…

Township bus ridership stays strong

Editorial StaffAug 13, 20253 min read

By Jim Hayden Correspondent Bus ridership in Laketown Township continues to be strong with the Interurban Transit Authority picking up or dropping off 832 people township-wide in June. It was the second month of the trial service in Laketown. In…

Laketown wants third interview with Fox

Editorial StaffAug 13, 20253 min read

By Jim Hayden Correspondent The Laketown Township Board Aug. 6 agreed to ask manager finalist Stephanie Fox to return for a third interview after citing new questions about her time as an Ionia County Administrator. No date or time has…

On the beach

On the beach

Editorial StaffAug 13, 20251 min read

It’s a colorful family affair visiting Lake Michigan beaches with water temperatures running into the 70’s since July. This shot was captured last weekend at Saugatuck’s Oval Beach. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)

Bank eyes former Douglas restaurant site

Bank eyes former Douglas restaurant site

Editorial StaffAug 13, 20253 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorThe Douglas Planning Commission Thursday, Aug. 14 will weigh a Consumers Credit Union special land use request to create a drive-though/drive-in 1,185-square-foot commercial bank office at the former Kalico Kitchen site, 312 Ferry St.A public hearing is scheduled…