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LG Energy suffers second major accident in two months

LG Energy suffers second major accident in two months

Editorial StaffSep 10, 20254 min read

By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher For the second time in less than two months, there’s been another major accident at LG Energy Solution. On Saturday, September 6th, there was a massive chemical spill at the Fillmore Township plant responsible for producing electric vehicle…

SHAES to commemorate Patriot Day

SHAES to commemorate Patriot Day

Editorial StaffSep 10, 20251 min read

To commemorate Patriot Day and in honor of the 343 members of FDNY who perished on September 11, 2001, the South Haven Area Emergency Services Honor Guard will stand guard at the downtown South Haven Firefighters Memorial on Thursday, Sept.…

DDA approves South Haven Pavilion improvements

DDA approves South Haven Pavilion improvements

Editorial StaffSep 10, 20253 min read

By James Windell At the Downtown Development Authority Meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the DDA approved plans to move forward with proposed improvements to the pavilion in the downtown area.In introducing the project at the meeting, Suzanne Brock, DDA…

South Haven police officer honored

South Haven police officer honored

Editorial StaffSep 10, 20252 min read

By James Windell South Haven Police Officer Cooper Carns was honored at the South Haven City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.Interim Police Chief Adam DeBoer said that Carns was being honored with a Lifesaving Award because of his…

South Haven City Council discusses housing

Editorial StaffSep 10, 20254 min read

James Windell The ambiance at Elkenburg Park in South Haven Ward One was more like a picnic than a formal City Council meeting on Thursday, September 2, 2025.Holding their regular meeting on a sunny, pleasantly warm summer evening, the South…

Wine and Harvest Festival does Paw Paw proud

Wine and Harvest Festival does Paw Paw proud

Editorial StaffSep 10, 20252 min read

From grape stomping to sipping wine, a great weekend was “uncorked” Courier Leader photos/ Paul Garrod

Cass County BOC votes to terminate Administrator

Cass County BOC votes to terminate Administrator

Editorial StaffSep 6, 20252 min read

CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to part ways with Patrick Jordan following an investigation into allegations of derogatory comments made in the workplace. Jordan was placed on paid administrative leave on Friday, Aug. 15,…

Search warrant yields two arrests in Mendon

Robert TomlinsonSep 5, 20252 min read

UPDATED 5:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Two people were arrested in Mendon after a search warrant was executed at two locations Friday. According to the Mendon Police Department, officers executed search warrants in…

Good turnout, great music highlights successful Harmony Fest in TR

Good turnout, great music highlights successful Harmony Fest in TR

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Main Street was alive with the sound of music in downtown Three Rivers Sunday, as the city celebrated the 32nd HarmonyFest music festival.Several musical artists, a dance crew, and more took to the…

St. Joseph County man wins $2m playing scratch-off

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20252 min read

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A St. Joseph County man is looking forward to an early retirement after winning $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Lucky instant game.“I typically only play $5 and $10 tickets, but $2,000,000 Lucky was one…

Fifth annual historical cemetery tour set for this weekend

Fifth annual historical cemetery tour set for this weekend

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20254 min read

By Dennis Volkert The fifth annual history walking tour takes place this weekend at Oak Lawn Cemetery.It takes place on two days: 4-5:20 p.m. Sept. 6 and 2-3:20 p.m. Sept. 7. Tour groups leave every 20 minutes. Ticket cost is…

City OK’s ordinance pertaining to Michigan Gas Utilities

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20252 min read

At its Aug. 27 meeting, Sturgis City Commission gave a second review and approval of an ordinance pertaining to the franchise for Michigan Gas Utilities, effective Sept.17, 2025.A first reading of a draft ordinance was held July 9.Since at least…

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20254 min read

RECURRINGSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park.  SEPTEMBERSept. 5“Friday Social Night,” karaoke, 8 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Sept. 6Oak Lawn Cemetery walking tour, 4-5:20 p.m., highlights history of Sturgis business.Sept. 7Oak Lawn…

Good turnout, great music highlights successful Harmony Fest in TR

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Main Street was alive with the sound of music in downtown Three Rivers Sunday, as the city celebrated the 32nd HarmonyFest music festival.Several musical artists, a dance crew, and more took to the…

Weekend thread count: Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market

Weekend thread count: Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20253 min read

By Christopher Johnson The Amish community once again lived up to its reputation for craftsmanship and hospitality. This past weekend, Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market returned ahead of Labor Day for one last event before the onset of much…

Farwell parade honors community

Farwell parade honors community

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20251 min read

Farwell marked Labor Day this past Monday with a full slate of small-town traditions. The day began with a car show at Clark-Campbell Funeral Chapel, where visitors browsed classic and vintage cars over morning coffee.At 10 a.m., the annual parade…

Three injured in Dodge City Amish buggy crash

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20252 min read

Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher The Clare County Amish Community is grieving this week, as three were injured in another buggy crash.According to multiple Facebook posts, Levi Troyer, his wife Naomi, and their 4-month-old daughter, Little Naomi, were traveling on Townline Lake…

City of Clare holds powerful airport wildlife discussion

Editorial StaffSep 5, 20253 min read

By: Lindsey Ashley In recent years, the deer and other wildlife have become a significant problem for the airport. This has posed a direct issue to safety, as the deer have a tendency to migrate onto the runways, thus making…

City parking task force Named

Editorial StaffSep 3, 20252 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck City Council Aug. 25 appointed members to an advisory parking improvements task force asked to explore remedies to congested downtown parking during summer months. They are: • City council representative and chair Gregory Muncey, • Planning commission…

Help Saugatuck update its master plan

Editorial StaffSep 3, 20252 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck citizens are invited to be part of creating a new city master plan, a long-range document meant to guide the city’s future growth, preservation, investment and land-use decisions. A community open house is planned towards…

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