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By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Village Council Monday night, July 13, approved a site plan review for Bronson Lakeview Hospital for expansion and improvements to relocate its emergency department.Bronson Lakeview is seeking a 10,675 square…

PAW PAW – Paw Paw Public Schools has announced the appointment of Troy Schultz as the new assistant principal of Paw Paw High School. The Board of Education approved the appointment at its regular July meeting. Schultz succeeds Tracy Derhammer,…

By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Voters in the Paw Paw District Library said “yes” to the library millage renewal on Tuesday, Aug. 4.“The Library Board and staff are deeply grateful to Paw Paw voters for passing our millage…

It’s that time of year again: parents everywhere are clipping or downloading coupons to get the best prices for school supplies and preparing their kids for the first day of school.For Van Buren County’s foster parents, this means gathering with…

By Sylvia Benavidez Michigan voters had multiple ways to cast ballots before the state’s Aug. 4 election. Early in-person voting began July 25 and ran for nine days, while absentee ballots were available 40 days before the election. But when…

By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer Four townships in Jackson County had fire millage issues on the primary ballot this week – and in each case, proponents enjoyed a victory. In a small turnout and with a slim margin, Pulaski Township…

JACKSON, Mich. — Derek Dobies and John Wilson will advance to the November election for Jackson mayor after finishing first and second in Tuesday’s primary, according to unofficial results. Dobies led the five-candidate field with 1,817 votes, followed by Wilson…

By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Albion City Council chambers were filled Monday evening as French visitors from Albion’s sister city of Noisy-le-Roi, Albion College students, local host families and community volunteers joined residents for presentations celebrating international friendships, public transportation…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Following some discussion about the role the city plays in helping fund maintenance for the Armstrong Park Sports Complex, the Three Rivers City Commission approved a regular disbursement of $16,457.02 to the River…

The 143rd Clare County Fair will head into its final two days Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7–8, with livestock auctions, midway attractions, free entertainment and two nights of rodeo action.The fair, held at the Clare County Fairgrounds at 418 Fairlane…

By Genine Hopkins Turn out for the Michigan Mid Term Primary broke a new record for August primaries, with approximately 2.5 million ballots cast.  Indeed the local, Clare County precincts were also busier than usual for an August Primary, keeping…

Voters in the Harrison Community Schools district rejected the renewal of the district’s non-homestead operating millage during Tuesday’s primary election, placing a substantial portion of the district’s future operating revenue in question.According to unofficial election-night totals, 1,524 voters opposed the…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A corrections deputy with the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is on paid administrative leave following their arrest Tuesday. The deputy, whose name is being held pending arraignment, was arrested and lodged…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — No aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will officially be coming to St. Joseph County for those affected by the March 6 tornadoes. On Thursday, Michigan State Police announced that FEMA denied…

Hubie Ashcraft Band is headlining act for the 15th “Homegrown Art & Music Festival,” which takes place Aug. 8 at Oaklawn Park in Sturgis.  Hubie Ashcraft, of Fort Wayne, Ind., is a singer-songwriter-guitarist known for performing a mix of country,…

The Saugatuck Township Fire District responded Thursday afternoon to reports of a fire near the Mount Baldhead area and the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office dock after multiple callers reported hearing a loud pop followed by smoke and flames.At approximately 4:34…

By Art Nicholas Michigan’s fiscal year for local governments runs July 1 to June 30, not the calendar year. As Saugatuck settles into its 2026–2027 fiscal year, City Manager Ryan Cummins talked with the Commercial Record about his path to…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Summer vacation isn’t over quite yet, but the start of another school year is quickly approaching for Otsego Public Schools students.And for Bulldog families, that start comes a little earlier than it does in many surrounding…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The City of Otsego recently received some welcome news when it comes to replacing its lead service lines.Actually, make that some really welcome news.The city was awarded a $4.8 million loan to replace lead service lines…

By Art Nicholas While the lakeshore hums, the inland heart of Allegan County keeps its own summer rhythm — free riverfront concerts in Allegan, country farmers markets in Otsego, and the quiet back roads of Hamilton and Pullman. It’s a…