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TR police searching for missing Three Rivers woman
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Police Department is currently asking the public’s help to find a woman it says is “missing and endangered.” Police say 41-year-old Nicole Wood of Three Rivers has been missing since Sunday, July 7, and…
Douglas wins $1.3M to get lead out
By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas has won a $1.3-million Michigan grant to replace lead service lines, city manager Lisa Nocerini announced last week. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, the state — now knowing lead in water lines posed health threats to…
Laketown 35-year manager Meshkin to bid adieu
By Jim Hayden Correspondence The Laketown Township Board is looking to replace 35-year Manager Al Meshkin, who announced his upcoming retirement July 3. “As a Laketown resident,” said Supervisor Linda Howell, “I thank Al for his contributions and hard work,…
STR cap may go ‘nuclear’ anyway
By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck’s long road to short-term rental caps advanced Monday by a mixed vote, placing 20-percent limits in the R-1 Community Residential zone. The move — argued for a year-plus of task force, planning commission and city…
Bicyclist killed in July 4 hit-and-run accident
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A hit-and-run accident in Cooper Township on Thursday, July 4, claimed the life of a bicyclist.The accident happened at approximately 11 p.m. at North Riverview Drive and East B Avenue in Cooper Township. The victim, a…
Wright leaves Plainwell High School
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor After serving nearly a decade-and-a-half as principal at Plainwell High School, Jeremy Wright is ready for his next challenge.Wright was recently named as the new superintendent of Delton Kellogg Public Schools. He officially began his tenure…
July 3rd Jubilee brings thousands to Allegan Riverfront
By Gari Voss The 2024 July 3rd Jubilee in Allegan was definitely a successful extravaganza as it drew thousands for an evening of fun and excitement. The 5:30pm Parade began the celebration with the majority of the crowd staying to…
Storey will launch write-in campaign for re-election
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN –Jim Storey, chairman of the county Board of Commissioners, is seeking re-election but will have to do it as a write-in candidate.“Due to a paperwork snafu, my name was excluded from the pre-printed ballots the voters…
Teen’s organ donation saves at least four lives
By Donald Talonen On Sunday, June 30, at approximately 1 p.m., the Savage family from Kalamazoo was involved in a car accident at 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Allegan County’s Fillmore Township. Tragically, lives were lost. It’s important to…
Inpatient services discontinued at Valley hospital
By John BriceCorrespondent Unwelcome news for residents of Chambers County was delivered in a public statement from East Alabama Health Care which announced that inpatient medical services would no longer be available at EAMC-Lanier Hospital in Valley. According to the…
Resident highlights issues with cemetery, sidewalk
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, July 8th of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David…
Free grandstand with paid admission to be offered at 69th annual Youth Fair
HARTFORD – A free grandstand with paid gate admission will be offered at the 69th annual Van Buren Youth Fair, which will get underway July 15-20, for its weeklong run.Nightly grandstand features include:Monday, July 15, 6 p.m. – Farm Stock…
Two Gobles area residents face charges, including criminal sexual conduct
GOBLES – Two Gobles area residents face charges of criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, following their arrest June 29, according to a press release from the Van Buren County…
Railroad work in Schoolcraft to take place July 15-29
MDOT advises detour routes By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — U.S. 131 will be shut down at the railroad tracks in Schoolcraft for the next two weeks for major railroad crossing work. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that…
Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy William Butler Jr.
Law enforcement officers from all over the state attended funeral services for Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Deputy William “Bill” Butler on July 3 at the Hillsdale College Chapel. A police-escorted procession to the Lakeview Cemetery took place after the service. Governor…
Albion’s City Council had a light agenda for Monday’s meeting.
Items of note include the approval of a Department of Public Works request for two additional pickup trucks to be added to the Enterprise fleet vehicle lease, and the approval of resolution 2024-22, awarding the MSHDA CDBG Improving Local Livability…
A Concord renovation: Doors, floors and more
By Ken Wyatt It had been a year since last visiting with Kent and Angie Tyler at their Concord village project. The other morning Kent was hard at work cutting bricks in front of the old grocery store that is…
Albion’s City Council had a light agenda for Monday’s meeting.
Items of note include the approval of a Department of Public Works request for two additional pickup trucks to be added to the Enterprise fleet vehicle lease, and the approval of resolution 2024-22, awarding the MSHDA CDBG Improving Local Livability…
Saving minutes can save lives
Oaklawn provides bleeding control kits for City of Marshall vehicles and Marshall Fire Department On June 28, Oaklawn provided 28 bleeding control kits to the Marshall Fire Department as well as to the City of Marshall where the kits will…
