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Sturgis commission approves purchase of weather siren, to replace failed unit
By Dennis Volkert After extensive discussion on Wednesday, Sturgis City Commission narrowly approved approved a request from the Department of Public Safety for a bid waiver for purchase of a new weather-alert siren, in the amount of $29,200.Andy Strudwick, deputy…
‘A new chapter in the storied history of Glen Oaks’ Newton inaugurated as ninth GOCC president
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — After just less than a year on the job, the newest president of Glen Oaks Community College was officially inaugurated into the position.On Friday, March 21, an inauguration ceremony was held for Dr. Bryan…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRING Children’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library. Additional events at library available at www.sturgis-library.org/events.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Online: sturgismuseum.org. MARCHMarch 28-29“Little Women,”…
Resident taken to hospital, dog dies in house fire
The Surrey Township Fire Department was called out to Half Moon Train in Lake at 5:30 Tuesday morning for a structure fire. On arrival the structure was found to be fully involved. Fire crews made a quick and aggressive interior…
County spends $109k to defend against Ambrozaitis lawsuit
Clare County officials are committed to transparency and accountability in the management of taxpayer funds. As part of ongoing efforts to provide clarity on the costs associated with the recent “Prosecutor vs. Clare County” lawsuit, filed by then Prosecutor Michelle…
Kunse, Hauck take questions from concerned citizens
By David Hutchinson State Representative Tom Kunse and State Senator Roger Hauck held an “office hour” meeting with the public at Cops & Doughnuts bakery in Clare on March 24. The two statesmen addressed a variety of residents’ questions and…
Ferry drain rebuild is Progressing
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Douglas efforts to reopen north-south Ferry Street between West Shore Drive and Campbell Road continued apace last week, city manager Lisa Nocerini said. The city hopes to reopen the stretch by Memorial Day weekend if everything…
Palisades specter looms over Series talk
The 11th annual South Haven Speakers Series will kick off Thursday, April 10, with Max Vanatta discussing “Nuclear Power: Risks and Rewards” on Lake Michigan College’s South Haven Campus starting at 7 p.m. Small modular reactors, says Vanatta, a doctoral…
Douglas eyes timely Ferry reconnect
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas efforts to reopen north-south Ferry Street between West Shore Drive and Campbell Road continued apace last week, city manager Lisa Nocerini said.The city hopes to reopen the stretch by Memorial Day weekend if everything goes to plan.Douglas…
Cow Hill Bowl-A-Thon scores $6K for charity
Cow Hill Yacht Club’s third annual Bowl-A-Thon Feb. 16 at Alley’s in Douglas raised close to $6,000 for 501c3 nonprofit to distribute to area people in need of help for heating and electrical bills, gas money, car repairs, funeral costs,…
Autism program to move from OPS to home districts
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For the past several years, Otsego Public Schools has served as host to a county-wide autism program.However, that will change at the conclusion of the current school year.Due to a space crunch faced by OPS, Level…
Wayland Union Schools breaks ground on new pool facility
Wayland Union Schools has begun construction on a new pool facility. This project is part of a $49.7 million bond that was passed by voters in May 2023.Wayland Union Board of Education accepted bids for this project in February 2025,…
Volunteer Fair pinnacle of Allegan County Gives 2025
By Vicky Knuckles & Gari Voss Allegan County Gives means more than digging into pockets for loose change. A special Volunteer Fair promotes the wonderful work of volunteers who give their time and talents to non-profits across Allegan County. During…
Conagra to close in Fennville
A food plant in Fennville is expected to close this summer.Chicago-based Conagra Brands confirmed the pending closure to News 8 Wednesday, saying it told workers it would happen by the end of June.“This decision was based on the need to…
South Haven hires new police chief again
James Windell For the second time this year, the City of South Haven has a new police chief.Dennis Honholt, currently the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety for the city of Dover, Tennessee, will become South Haven’s police…
Gail Patterson-Gladney to retire from South Haven Memorial Library
By James Windell When Gail Petterson-Gladney retires from the South Haven Memorial Library on March 29, 2025, she can look back at a nearly 25-year career of helping children.Although she says it is a happy occasion because of her future…
South Haven Schools staged walk-in to raise awareness
By James Windell South Haven Schools joined thousands of other schools in Michigan and around the nation in sponsoring a School Walk-In on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.A protest initiated by the National Education Association, the Walk-In was intended to make…
Garage and car destroyed in Paw Paw blaze
The Paw Paw Fire Department responded Monday afternoon, March 24, to a garage and car fire at 48255 45th St., Paw Paw. A total of 23 fire department members responded to the fire which was reported at approximately 3:06 p.m.…
State VFW members travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators
Kevin Conklin, a member of the Decatur VFW, and Veterans of Foreign Wars National Council member representing the State of Michigan, traveled to Washington, D.C., Feb. 28 through March 6 to meet with legislators concerning veterans’ issues and benefits. Conklin…
Hartford area woman in custody following fatal shooting
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com HARTFORD – A 41-year-old Hartford area man is dead following an early Monday morning, March 24, shooting in Hartford, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott…
