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Alumni Classes 1970-2023 present scholarships to LHS, parks and rec
Representatives from the Class of ‘97, LHS host class for Homecoming 2023, presented on behalf of all 52 LHS alumni classes 1970 – 2023 two $500 scholarships and a total of $1600 in donations to various athletic entities at Lafayette…
49 arrested on 125 charges by Task Force
From 2/7/2024 – 5/29/2024 Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/ Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, Valley Police Department, Lafayette Police Department, and the Lanett Police Department conducted numerous operations,…
CONCORD: Honey bees hitch a ride out of downtown Concord
Earl Miller, Spring Arbor beekeeper, poses next to the shrub where he found the “beard” of bees a few days ago. Earl Miller looks up at a second-story window where a cluster of bees could be seen from the sidewalk.…
Marshall High School seniors march through downtown Albion
Marshall Public Schools held their Senior Parade in downtown Albion on Wednesday, May 29. Parents, community members and businesses gathered on the sidewalks along Superior Street between Cass and Ash Streets to celebrate the Class of 2024 and wish them…
New War Memorial unveiling at the Springport Cemetery
Memorial Day in Springport was extra special this year, as the Adams-Rockey VFW Post 6056 dedicated a new War Memorial at the Springport Cemetery. The post had received a $2,500 donation from Harold Webb’s Trust fund. Webb was a past…
City temporarily closes water system to Riverside Cemetery, Council discusses various other items
Those who attended Albion’s annual Memorial Day celebration at Riverside Cemetery may have noticed some recent improvements. The City of Albion is working to clean up Riverside Cemetery and is collaborating with members of Friends of Riverside Cemetery, Albion VFW, and…
Looking Out: Pigs on the wing
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column about our daily raccoon visitors, the placid Creampuff and the more aggressive Bismarck. Both spend time each day beneath our bird feeder, picking up uneaten seeds dropped by the birds. I…
‘We will be the ones to change the world for the better’: Three Rivers High School graduates Class of 2024
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThree Rivers High School senior Kyah Smith (left) receives a flower from Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education President Erin Nowak (right) after receiving her diploma during the school’s annual commencement ceremony Thursday, May 23. By…
Memorial Day ceremony urges reflection for the fallen, expresses value of sacrifice
By Dennis VolkertCity of Sturgis held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday.It began with a procession involving veterans and Sturgis High School’s marching band, from Sturgis VFW to Oaklawn Park, where the program took place..Sturgis mayor Frank Perez gave a welcome…
Festivals, observances make Memorial weekend special
Clare’s oldest surviving World War II veteran Henry Eberhart ‘98 (seated) watches this year’s Memorial Day service with Family and friends . Eberhart is a life member of Pettit Kapplinger VFW Post 5738 Who says you can’t have fun on older rides? These two…
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
Mike WilcoxPublisher & Editor This is not a story I ever wanted to write, nor is it a story I ever thought I would have to write. But we’ve heard that the word’s getting around town that we are struggling,…
Marion library partnering with Feeding America’s Gather 2 Grow
By Genine Hopkins Feeding America’s Summer food program for students under age 18, will be partnering with the Marion Area District Library to provide free meals from June 3, 2024, through the week of August 5, 2024, from 1 p.m.…
Marion holds ceremony to honor those that made ultimate sacrifice
A close-up shot of the junior high/high school band during the parade This was just one of the many students who gave a speech during Monday’s tribute Veterans, the school band, and firetrucks all led the parade through downtown The…
Woman killed in Mendon Twp. crash
MENDON TWP. — A 45-year-old Mendon woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mendon Township Thursday morning. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at 8:02 a.m. on Silver Street north of Pinhook Road. Police…
Forward, march!
Memorial Day Monday brought fittingly somber weather to honor lost soldiers in Douglas (above) and Saugatuck. Observances capped an otherwise-sunny summer opening week to the two towns’ tourist season and commencement rites Thursday for Saugatuck High School Class of 2024…
Cities, townships observe Memorial Day
Flag raising in Allegan Memorial Day parade goes through downtown Pullman The Otsego Laying of the wreath The Fennville VFW Post 7911 gathered the community for a Memorial Service at the Fennville Cemetery. By Gari Voss Rainy weather across Allegan…
A big dream of tiny houses
By Donald Talonen Pingree Park, formerly the property of Mr. T.M. Russell, is historically significant for being the location of the original courthouse in Allegan. While no official buildings have been present on the property since around 1865, in the…
LHS seniors receive dozens of scholarships
People Helping Youth Reach Excellence Scholarship presents to Joy Robinson Samuel Seroyer Memorial Scholarship present to De’Aundra Vines and Anetrah Meadows Chambers County Commission presents Scholarships to Selondria Oliver, VaDerrian Story The City of LaFayette presents the Alabama Municipal Electric…
CCSD honors Top 3 at LHS, VHS
The Chambers County School District hosted Board Recognition for the District’s Academic “Top 3” at the Chambers County School Board Meeting. LaFayette High School “Top Three” were 1) Danasia Thomas, #2) Ny’aiza Linson, and 3) Deaundra Vines. Valley High School…
Cities, villages honor war dead on Memorial Day
The Gobles Memorial Day Parade, held Monday, May 27, saw many different people and organizations participate. Among those were Gobles area veterans, who displayed the Colors, and the Gobles High School Band. Following the parade, a ceremony was held at…
