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Fire destroys home on Mariette St. in Plainwell
Fire ripped through a Plainwell home on Sunday, July 14. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) Money from the Ransom operating millage would fund day-to-day operations, such as various programs. (Photo provided) Ransom District Library is seeking an operating millage renewal. (Photo…
Ransom Library seeks renewal of operating millage
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The future of Ransom District Library in Plainwell will be decided when voters head to the ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 6.The library is seeking a renewal of its operating millage that was initially passed in 2014.The…
City of Allegan awarded $1 million for dam improvements
In 2019, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and AECOM from Traverse City conducted a feasibility and conceptual design report on the City of Allegan Dam. The analysis considered the complete removal of the dam, the partial removal of the…
Allegan native Tyler Merren set to make fifth Paralympic appearance
By Donald Talonen Allegan native Tyler Merren is making headlines as he prepares for his fifth trip to the Paralympics, representing Team USA in goalball at the 2024 Paris Games. Despite being diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease as a…
August Primary offers many candidates, particularly on GOP side
By Gari Voss Absentee/Early Voting ballots for the August 6, 2024, Primary Election have been made available. Voters who are Early Voters have received their ballots, and completed ballots are rolling into precinct offices. This is an extremely important election…
CA Dance Team on the move
The Chambers Academy Dance Team has had some exciting things happening this summer. The team has a new home studio to practice in with mirrors and a ballet bar and has been visiting with local dance studios to expand their…
LaFayette Main Street holds inaugural youth pageant
By John BriceCorrespondent Contestants, event staff, families and members of the media gathered in the auditorium of LaFayette High School for the first Miss LaFayette Main Street Pageant during the afternoon hours of Saturday, July 13th of 2024.Chambers County Probate…
Memorial Gazebo dedicated at Handy Cemetery
Guests of honor stand for a group portrait during a gazebo dedication ceremony at Handy Cemetery. By John BriceCorrespondent Community leaders and local residents gathered for a dedication of the memorial gazebo and brick walkway of remembrance at Essie J.…
Two Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers honored
Shown from left, 911 Director Tim McGee, Dispatcher Alison Dean, and Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott. Shown from left, 911 Director Tim McGee, Dispatcher Brooke Smith, and Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott. PAW PAW – On Wednesday, July…
Lawrence Public Schools announces new superintendent
Williamson succeeds Gretchen Gendron, who is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service to the district. LAWRENCE -The Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education has announced the appointment of Ryan Williamson as the new superintendent of schools, effective Aug. 1,…
Paw Paw Days 2024 – The Fabulous 50s set for July 26-28
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on Paw Paw Days 2024 – The Fabulous 50s, set for the weekend of July 26-28. The traditional Classic Car & Truck Show and Marketplace…
Lawrence names new director of athletics and dean of students
Noah Wiswary LAWRENCE – Lawrence Public Schools has named Noah Wiswary as the district’s new director of athletics and dean of students, according to a press release from the school district.A graduate of Olivet College, Wiswary achieved a bachelor’s degree…
Contributions accepted at Patronicity for Sturgis downtown lighting project
Sturgis “Electric City” lighting project is live at crowdfunding site Patronicity. Each dollar donated is matched by the state, up to $50,000. The contribution period closes Aug. 12. DDA received approval to use grant funding from Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s…
Disaster assistance now available for those impacted by May tornado, storm
Crews clean up trees along Driftwood Drive north of Colon on the night of May 7 following an EF-2 tornado that passed through the area. Disaster assistance for homeowners and businesses affected by the storm were recently made available by…
Police investigating death of person at Three Rivers residence
Police investigate a deceased person found behind a house in the 200 block of Middle Street in Three Rivers Friday. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A person was found deceased behind a residence in…
Lockport Twp., TR Public Library in process of negotiating library services contract
Could showdown be coming between township and library? Lockport Township Supervisor Mark Major addresses the ongoing contract negotiations between the township and the Three Rivers Public Library during Monday’s monthly township meeting. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director…
Constantine: Sewer spills at force mainoccurred in mid-June; 65k gallons spilled
CONSTANTINE — A sewer spill from the force main that send effluent from Constantine to Three Rivers experienced two failures in mid-June, according to the Village of Constantine.The village announced in a release Wednesday that on June 18, the pipeline…
Eishen honored with proclamation fromSturgis City Commission
Eric Eishen poses for a photo with vice mayor Aaron Miller and mayor Frank Perez after receiving a proclamation of achievement plaque from Sturgis City Commission. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday presented a proclamation to…
Resurfacing project begins at Augspurger CourtsSturgis Public Schools receives $34K USTA grant toward cost
Power-washing at Augspurger Tennis Courts in Sturgis, the first phase of a resurfacing project. The district has received a grant to use toward cost. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel Resurfacing of Augspurger Tennis Courts is underway in Sturgis.The resurfacing process started this week,…
“MI Art Fest” takes place today in downtown Sturgis.
A variety of attractions are featured at various locations. Here’s a roundup of a few of the highlights. “Color Run,” 5 p.m., begins at Free Church Park. Pokagon Band of Potawatomi performance, 7 p.m., art stage, North Street. Jeep cruise-in,…
