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Family Court to receive state grant for new Abuse and Neglect Court in county
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A new court in St. Joseph County coming next year is looking to tackle abuse and neglect cases in the county that have to do with substance use.On Tuesday, the Executive Committee of the…
Santa’s arrival marks holiday season at ‘Dashing Through Downtown’
The arrival of Santa Claus was among highlights for “Dashing Through Downtown,” which took place Dec. 4-6 in Sturgis. He arrived with escort from a Department of Safety fire truck, preceded by Sturgis High School’s marching band and flag team, starting…
George confirmed as principal of multiple pathways at SPS
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Heather George as multiple pathways principal.In the role, George will oversee adult education in Centreville, Sturgis and Three Rivers; educational services at Juvenile Day Treatment (JDT) in Three Rivers; shared…
Family Court to receive state grant for new Abuse and Neglect Court in county
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A new court in St. Joseph County coming next year is looking to tackle abuse and neglect cases in the county that have to do with substance use.On Tuesday, the Executive Committee of the…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
DECEMBERDec. 12Christmas market, 4-8 p.m., Radiant Life Church, Sturgis. Dec. 13Christmas market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Radiant Life Church, Sturgis. Live nativity, 5-7 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sturgis.Dec. 16 St. Joseph County Commission meeting, 5 p.m., historic courthouse, Centreville.Sturgis Planning Commission meeting, 5:30…
Fuller found guilty in Centreville pursuit/weapons case
Fuller found guilty in Centreville pursuit/weapons caseCENTREVILLE — A 34-year-old Three Rivers man was found guilty last week of 10 felony county arising from a March 2025 police pursuit and a subsequent discovery of drugs and illegal weapons.Caron Fuller was…
Lake 13 with dredging equipment captured in photo
By Christopher Johnson Lake 13 is one of Mid Michigan’s many idyllic lake communities that define the milieu of lakefront country life. Fishing and ice fishing. Boating and boat parades, fireworks over the water. Scenic ambience with a side of…
Fire, slick roads keep emergency personnel busy
By Christopher Johnson Briarwood Apartments Reports of a possible structural fire were met with a swift response from the Clare Fire Department this past Friday. First responders arrived at Briarwood Manor at roughly 10 AM, equipped with several fire engines…
County communities offer holiday events this weekend
By Genine Hopkins Now that Mother Nature has all but ensured we are having snow this December 2025, get ready for all the great events coming up in Harrison, Clare, and Farwell to get ready for Christmas!Friday, December 12th is…
A parade of joy
Saugatuck’s annual Whootville Chrismas Parade bought out a large and fittingly festive crowd o marchers, including local Girl Scout Troop 80469, and spectators to downtown Saturday. See more photos by Scott Sullivan on Page .
Schools buy 50acres from church
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Public Schools district has bought 50 acres 50west of Community Church of Douglas on Wiley Road for $1.25 million and invites the community to take part in envisioning its uses.SPS superintendent Mark Neidlinger announced Monday the…
City eyes $1.5 million Elizabeth Street repairs
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck City Council Monday approved paying engineers Fleis & Vandenbrink $32,000 to assist with an estimated $1.5 million in Elizabeth Street improvement project over the next two years.Work, as shown in the city’s capital improvements plan, will include…
Creviston, Zupko join OHS band for holiday concert
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor As Otsego High School band director Mitch Piersma was eating breakfast in the early morning hours on Thursday, Dec. 4, his phone rang.He was hesitant to answer.“I immediately starting saying, ‘No, no, no,’ before I answered…
Plainwell High School Student Senate hosts PCS Holiday Night
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Want to have fun while making a positive impact on the community?If so, then the Plainwell High School Student Senate has just the thing for you.On Monday, Dec. 15, the PHS Student Senate will host PCS…
OMS robotics teams wrap up successful season
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor “How am I going to use this in real life?” or “When will I need this?”Those are questions many teachers have heard from students over the years.Members of the two Otsego Middle School robotics teams learned…
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Wayland, dies at hospital
Wayland police identified Dwayne Goodman, 59, of Wayland, as the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Monday, Dec. 8.The crash happened around 7:20 a.m. in the 1100 block of West Superior Street, just east of U.S.…
Downtown Allegan kicks off Festive Friday celebrations
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Downtown Allegan welcomed the season of lights and cheer last Friday, December 5th, as it kicked off its annual Festive Fridays, a series of holiday-themed evenings designed to bring the community together through shopping, strolling, and…
Wiley jet skis across Lake Michigan to Chicago
By James Windell You never know what someone of a certain age and a little bit of both time and money will think of next.Take Kirk Wiley for instance. He had a brainstorm. Which had to do with his jet…
Sgt. Pat Carlotto sues South Haven, claims discrimination
By James Windell Sgt. Pat Carlotto, who had served as interim police chief for the South Haven Police Department in both 2024 and 2025, has sued the City of South Haven because he was not selected for the position of…
