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Traffic Circle open house well attended
Proposed traffic circle concepted at right By Leslie Ballard “A good crowd” attended the MDOT Open House on February 2 and City Hall to study diagrams and ask questions about the traffic circle (roundabout) that will be located at the…
Hopkins District library goes fine free
Hopkins District Library will no longer charge late fines on books and other circulating materials, effective immediately. The library board unanimously voted to join a growing number of libraries no longer charging daily late fines on overdue materials.A growing body…
Portraits of Honor recognizes African-American difference makers
The Portraits of Honor wall in honor of Black History Month! By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondent LaFayette Mainstreet, Executive Director DeAnna Hand is on the move and very excited about updating and beautifying the city. She partnered with the City of LaFayette…
Task force arrests 41 on 84 charges
From 11/2/2022 – 2/2/2023 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,…
Fabius solar ordinance clears planning commission: To be taken up by county PC, township board
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — A highly-contentious solar ordinance in Fabius Township cleared a major hurdle Tuesday.Following a public hearing in front of a packed house of supporters, detractors and everywhere in between, the Fabius Township Planning Commission…
A new leash on life: Dog hit by train gets second chance at life thanks to deputies, vet, and adoptive family
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThe rescue of Chester, a young adult hound mix that was hit by a train and was nearing death before being saved by deputies and was eventually adopted, was recognized by the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department…
County Officers of the Year honored
Each January, Clare County Sheriff John Wilson announces the top law enforcement officers for the year just past. The officers honored as the Officers of the Year for 2022 are pictured here. In the back row from the left Undersheriff…
Missing Ogemaw County woman’s body found near Leota
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The body of a 34-year-old woman who was staying in Ogemaw County, Sara Elizabeth Burns, missing since January 9th, was found last Saturday (January 28th) near Leota not far from where her empty van had been found…
Beaverton woman, Flint man charged for January 6 th ‘21 assault on U. S. Capitol
Christina Legros Isaac Thomas By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 22-year-old Beaverton woman, Christina Legros and a 20-year-old Flint man, Isaac Thomas, were arrested on charges related to their actions during the January 6, 2021 breach of the Capitol in Washington D.C.Reportedly…
Faces in the Crowd: Tony Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin.For the last 25 years, that’s what his Marion science and math students have known him as.A fixture at the high school – and the community – since ’98, Tony Baldwin has taught generations of Marion students physics, chemistry,…
Osceola unemployment stays steady at 4.5%
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The December unemployment report from the Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget puts the figure for Osceola County at 4.5 percent, ranking it in a tie with Houghton County and Calhoun County for 34th…
Bad conditions force closure of Marion Snowfest
by Steve Landon Quite frankly the winter of 2022/2023 has been a flat out disappointment for winter sports enthusiasts and business people who rely on tourism to get through the slow months. Cancellation has become the most dreaded word these folks have heard…
State Fire Marshal investigates fires at Lucky Girl
The Michigan State Police Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate a series of fires that eventually destroyed Lucky Girl Brewery, near Paw Paw, early Tuesday morning, Jan. 24. Earlier on Monday, Jan. 23, the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire…
County Administrator accepts new position
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – At the Jan. 24, Committee of the Whole meeting, the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of County Administrator Ryan Post, and appointed Charles Norton as interim deputy county administrator…
Paw Paw firefighters battle house fire
On Sunday, Jan. 29, at 7:10 p.m., the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a possible structure fire at the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and Hastings Street in the Village of Paw Paw. Arriving at…
Legendary coach honored by former players, fans
By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondent The LaFayette Bulldog community came together to recognize, honor, and celebrate legendary and former LaFayette High School Basketball Coach John T Woody on Friday night for being inducted into the 2023 AHSAA Sports Hall of Fame.Not only…
Main Street team checks out progress in LaFayette
LaFayette Main Street board members with Mainstreet of Alabama members having dinner at Krave Korner . By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondent The Mainstreet of Alabama resource team hit LaFayette running last Tuesday morning, straight into sightseeing, completing a driving tour, followed by…
Plainwell hosts second annual Chocolate Stroll
Plainwell community development manager Denise Siegel (front) enjoys last year’s Chocolate Stroll with some friends. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—Calling all chocolate lovers.The City of Plainwell is hosting its second annual Chocolate Stroll throughout the downtown area on…
Of short-term rentals & Groundhog’s Day
By Scott SullivanEditorShort-term rentals are a long-term issue in many resort communities.Say a home or homes near yours are occupied by short-term guests who may or may not come here to celebrate Saugatuck being unruly. What effect might that have…
Foundation events to chase away winter blues
EF The murder mystery dinner detective reviews the suspects. By Leslie Ballard Need something to raise the spirits and dispel these gloomy winter days?The Educational Foundation of Allegan Public Schools (EF) has scheduled two events that enable attendees to enjoy…
