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Proposed revision to zoning district structure reviewed by city commission
At its Jan. 14 meeting, Sturgis City Commission reviewed proposed zoning district changes that could affect 32 properties. The proposal is organized into three groups. Group 1 involves two properties that were purchased by Economic Development Corporation several years ago, with the…
Longtime Doyle director Mike Liston retires
By Steve Eldridge STURGIS — After almost 28 years of working for the City of Sturgis, the last 18 as the director of the Doyle Center, Mike Liston has retired. His last official day on the job was Thursday, Jan.…
City offers tips to prevent water-line freezing
Forecast for the coming days shows temperature will hover near single digits, especially overnight. Sturgis Department of Public Services is asking residents to be conscious of the potential for frozen water lines.To help prevent freezing, officials recommend that residents allow a…
White Pigeon schools close for day due to ‘potential threat’
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — White Pigeon Community Schools were closed Friday, Jan. 16 due to what district officials called a “potential threat.”In a Facebook post Friday morning, the district stated they are working with local law enforcement…
Sturgis woman killed, another injured, in Sherman Twp. crash
SHERMAN TWP. — A 55-year-old Sturgis woman was killed, while another woman was hospitalized, following a two-vehicle crash in Sherman Township last week.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:39 p.m.…
Woman killed in Fabius Twp. crash
FABIUS TWP. — A 20-year-old woman was killed in a traffic crash that occurred in Fabius Township last week.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Wednesday, Jan. 14 in the area of Constantine Road and Shorewood…
Two die in US-127 two-vehicle crash
On Sunday, January 18, 2026 at approximately 12:19 p.m. the Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash on southbound US-127 near Colonville Rd in Grant Township. Initial reports indicated a vehicle traveling on northbound US-127 had…
City of Clare announces north + south passenger rail project
By Lindsey Ashley At this Monday’s meeting, City Manager Jeremy Howard announced the North + South Passenger Rail Project.The North + South Rail Project is a proposed new transportation service that would connect cities in Southwest Michigan to mid-Michigan and…
BOC hears from Pirnstill who hopes to convert church to comfort home, Sentz announces candidacy for Sheriff
By Patricia Ferrell Wednesday’s Clare County Board of Commissioners meeting started off with Vice Chairman Rick Fancon being re-elected to this position in the Board of Commissioners Room at the courthouse in Harrison.Steven Sentz, of Grant Township, was then up…
Guest chef at Sturgis schools prepares Lebanese-based meal for students
Danny Saghir, regional corporate chef at Taher, was guest chef recently at Sturgis Public Schools. On Jan. 13, he prepared chicken shawarma for students at Sturgis Middle School. Taher, based in Minnetonka, Minn., is the district’s partner to provide food…
Proposed Enclave would add 36 township homes
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Planning Commission was scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 20 to weigh a proposed 36-unit The Enclave condominium development on 9.718 acres at 6549 Old Allegan Road, adjacent to Blue Star Highway.Johnny Walker, with Exxel Engineering, on Dec.…
Otsego food service staff earn ServSafe certification
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego Public Schools’ food service staff set a new standard this year.Every member of the department earning a Managerial ServSafe Certification—a nationally recognized credential in food safety and handling.According to district officials, this marks the first…
Plainwell seeks public feedback on proposed Papermill site development
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The City of Plainwell is asking residents to share their thoughts on a proposed commercial development at the former Plainwell Papermill property.Public feedback will be collected during the Plainwell City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 26,…
Mother/Son Game Night coming to OHS Jan. 30
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Meet the team, play some games, grab a snack and stick around for tipoff—that’s the playbook for this year’s Mother/Son Game Night at Otsego High School.The event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30, and will run…
Christian Neighbors offers ‘Story Hour Cook’ for young chefs
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor If your child enjoys stories and isn’t afraid to get a little flour on their sleeves, Christian Neighbors has an event that might be right up their alley.At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, Christian Neighbors…
Dreary, freezing, snow mark Martin Luther King Day
Downtown Allegan on Monday afternoon looks rather forlorn as Hubbard St. is covered in snow with plow drifts ten feet high. Usually it is extremely difficult to find a parking space, but not on this day.
Warming Center open for those seeking shelter, warmth
The January high temperatures have continually been in the teens or low twenties when the average is usually around 30 degrees. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of Will and Angela Walker, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and the First…
Freezing temperatures combined with lots of snow make travel difficult
A massive chain-reaction pileup involving more than 100 vehicles snarled Interstate 196 near Zeeland on Monday morning, January 19, leaving several people injured and forcing a lengthy closure of the highway amid hazardous winter conditions.The crash — reported at about…
Chief Judges named to Allegan County Courts
By Gari Voss The Honorable Matthew Antkoviak of the Allegan County 48th Circuit Court received notice from the Honorable Megan Cavanagh, Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, that he was reappointed to Chief Circuit Court Judge in Allegan County…
Lawrence girls top White Pigeon
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — Lawrence defeated White Pigeon 31-29 in girls basketball action on Jan. 16.Carolina Mancera and Colleen MCcaw had 10 points apiece for Lawrence.Kaylin Leyva had nine points.The Lawrence girls won 42-26 over Hartford on Jan; 13…
