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41st annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show by the Michigan Flywheelers Museum
By Donald Talonen The 41st annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show, hosted by the Michigan Flywheelers Museum, will occur from September 5th to September 8th, 2024. As one of the largest events of its kind in Michigan, this show offers…
South Haven hires new Assistant City Manager
By Donald Talonen On August 28, the City of South Haven announced that Michael Landis will be taking on the role of Assistant City Manager starting September 3. Landis has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master…
New Lawrence Township Emergency Services Chief hired
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer In a special meeting held Thursday, Aug. 29, the Lawrence Township Board heard recommendations from the hiring committee in a search for a new Lawrence Township emergency services fire chief.Following a discussion, in a unanimous decision,…
The Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival happening this weekend
By Donald Talonen Each year, the Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival takes place celebrating the tradition of grape growing and winemaking in the area. This longstanding event, held the weekend after Labor Day, offers a variety of activities for…
Driver hits house and garage following two vehicle accident
By Paul Garrod Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that on Sept. 1, at 11:46 a.m., a Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a two-vehicle traffic accident with no injuries, however, one of the vehicles had crashed…
Force main breaks, spills again on Gleason Rd.
Fifth break and/or spill since beginning of June By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A reported break in a force main caused yet another sewer spill Monday in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in Fabius Township. According to Constantine…
A new popcorn stand in Three Rivers? City allows for brand-new stand; evaluating options for historic stand
At left, a look at the current popcorn stand located in Scidmore Park as of Wednesday. At right is a rendering of what a new popcorn stand at the park would look like. The Three Rivers City Commission gave approval…
HarmonyFest returns to downtown Three Rivers this weekend
Alternative Latin rock band Cabildo performs during the 2023 HarmonyFest music festival in downtown Three Rivers. Cabildo, along with the headlining Desmond Jones Band and many other bands, will perform at the 2024 HarmonyFest coming this Sunday to downtown Three…
Portion of North Nottawa Street in Sturgis to close for utilities projects
Contractors for the city of Sturgis are scheduled to begin sewer work on North Nottawa Street, beginning Sept. 3. The project will require closure of Nottawa from Main Street to Hatch Street for a duration of about three weeks. During…
Walking the Beat in Albion
Festival raises money for instruments and lessons for children By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer Walk The Beat Albion 2024 was held on Saturday Aug. 24. The event featured 18 bands at nine different locations competing to win a professional recording…
Albion Farmer’s Market ends a little early this season, public notices a little too late
File Photo by Kathryn PalonCarolyn Gig sells herbs at the Albion Farmer’s Market earlier this summer. By Sylvia Benavidez From May to September on Wednesdays, Albion’s Farmer’s Market vendors in Stoffer Plaza offer the local community fresh produce and an…
A JSO ‘Salute to America’ … and small towns
Conductor Matt Aubin leads the orchestra during the Friday evening pops concert. A bass fiddle player at work during one of the numbers. Aubin has the members of the orchestra stand for the audience after one of the numbers. Most…
Jackson Superintendent Pressured to Resign
Jeff Beal Kesha Hamilton Jackson, MI — After mistakenly sending a text message to the wrong recipient, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Beal is facing significant pressure to resign. The controversy has reignited longstanding tensions within the district and began when…
Report: City still exceeding action level for lead in water
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One year after its first notice to residents about the issue, the City of Three Rivers is still dealing with an action level exceedance of lead in its drinking water system.On Aug. 8,…
Sturges-Young ‘Performance Series’ set for2024-25
Six acts are featured in the 204-25 Performance Series at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Promotional poster via SYCA Jamie Eymer, executive director of Sturges-Young, in the theater’s main room. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel By Dennis Volkert Sturges-Young Center for the Arts…
Sturgis City Commission approves increase in utilities rates, purchase of ambulance
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved an increase in rates for electric, water and wastewater, in a multi-year plan.It involves electric rates for 2024-27 billing periods, beginning Oct. 1 of each year.Water and wastewater is for 2024-26,…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. Sept. 3“Two-Wheel Tuesdays,” 5-9 p.m., North Nottawa and East West streets.Sept. 6“First Fridays Karaoke,” 8 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Sept. 7History walking tour, 4-5:30 p.m., Oak Lawn Cemetery, tour groups…
Old 27 Car Tour makes pit stop in Clare
By David Hutchinson The Old US 27 Motor Tour arrived in Clare on August 22. Automotive showpieces filled the streets of downtown Clare for the public’s viewing pleasure from 6-8 p.m.The tour was started by the late Craig Parrish in…
Severe Tuesday storms hit area, Thousands without power
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare Emergency Management Director Jerry Becker posted on Facebook Wednesday morning that 10,436 Customers were still without power in Clare County, according to Consumers Energy. His post said, “Crews are out working to clear roads and restore…
Blue Star Labor Day Bridge Walk scrubbed
By Scott SullivanEditorAfter 25 years, the Labor Day Blue Star Bridge Walk has been canceled. In a joint press release, Douglas and Saugatuck cities with the Saugatuck Public Schools Community Recreation Department announced the 26th annual community walk, which would…
