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Volkers win $1500 as Sparkle Showdown best
By James Windell South Haven has had holiday lights competitions before, but not quite like this year. The South Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau partnered with Mayor Annie Brown and Kathy Rusin of Shooting Star to sponsor the Sparkle Showdown.“This…
Upscale clothing store opens in South Haven
By James Windell Layla Byrd opened Haven, an upscale clothing store in May, 2024. However, her shop, located at 550 Phoenix wasn’t quite the right location for her business.“When my mom sold the building I was in,” Byrd said recently,…
Paw Paw’s favorite son, Charlie Maxwell passes
Charlie “Paw Paw” Maxwell played 14 years in major league baseball. Eight of those years were with the Detroit Tigers. He played in two All-Star games. He died last Friday at the age of 97. See obituaries on Pg 6.
Dr. Loomis celebrates 100th Birthday
F. J. Loomis, MD celebrated his 100th birthday on December 28, 2024. In 1952 he and his wife Priscilla moved to Paw Paw upon completion of his service in the US Navy. He opened a medical practice which served newborns…
Sturgis man killed in crash
BURR OAK TWP. — A Sturgis man was killed in a car crash that occurred late Friday in Burr Oak Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called at 11:42 p.m. Dec. 27 to the area…
TR Lions Club holds biggest food, toy distribution yet
Over 150 families helped for Christmas season By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For the first hour or so of Saturday’s food box and toy distribution at the Three Rivers Lions Club, the line of vehicles in need of…
Albion resident Orlando Billingsley sentenced to 40-60 years for murder of Battle Creek resident Stanley Wilson
By Sylvia Benavidez A murder that rocked the Albion Community last spring and the resulting police investigation concluded Friday, Dec. 20. Judge Sarah Lincoln of the 37th Judicial Circuit Court sentenced 46-year-old Orlando Capado Billingsley, Albion, to 40-60 years in…
Teen injured in Christmas Eve shooting in Jackson
The Jackson Police Department has released information about a shooting on Christmas Eve that injured a teenage boy.A 14-year-old boy was shot shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday near the intersection of Seymore Ave and E North Street in the…
ADPS Officer Chandler Barney and participating in Shop with a Cop program
By Sylvia Benavidez ADPS Officer Chandler Barney loves kids and when Albion Department of Public Safety Interim Chief Aaron Phipps asked Barney and Det. Billy Lazarus to join him for Calhoun County Shop with a Cop in Battle Creek, Barney…
Merry Mile breaks Egg Nog Jog attendance and volunteer participation records
by Sylvia Benavidez Presented by the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Marshall the Merry Mile light display continues to grow in its 8th season with more people volunteering to help set up lights, participating in the Egg Nog Jog, and driving…
Sturgis boys’ swim and dive loses to Marshall
MARSHALL — The Marshall Redhawks hosted Sturgis for a swim and dive meet last week, and although the Trojans posted five first-place finishes, Marshall came away with a 98-78 win.In the 200 Medley Relay, Caleb Hahn, Gavan Miller, Aiden Owsley…
TRHS students’ ‘Kicks for Kids’ fundraiser gives shoes to local students in need
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A fundraising campaign created by two marketing students at Three Rivers High School recently put new shoes in the hands of students in need in the local area. Dubbed “Kicks for Kids,” the…
A year in photos
A look-back at 2024. Among notable projects and events during the year were opening of the splash pad park, paving of Franks Avenue and downtown parking lots, opening of apartments at The Watershed, completion of a downtown lighting concept and…
Sprague sentenced up to 55 years for runover death of Dylon Andras
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Allen Leroy Sprague, the Isabella County man found guilty of hitting and killing a dirt biker and attempting to kill a second rider more than a year ago, has been has been sentenced to spend 35 to…
Clare BOE approves property purchase, hears about bond work
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent At the December 16 Clare Board of Education meeting, board members approved a motion to purchase property, 107 E. Wheaton in Clare for $129,285.00At the November 18 board meeting, the BOE authorized the Superintendent to negotiate details…
CTE Health Occupations students excel at Regional HOSA competition
Students from the Clare-Gladwin Career & Technical Education (CTE) Health Occupations program demonstrated their skills and knowledge at the recent regional Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition, held at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU). A total of 31 CTE…
Man accused of killing child with vehicle gets day in jail for bond violation
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A man accused of killing a 10-year-old in Sherman Township with his vehicle was given a day in jail Thursday after he was found to have violated his bond conditions. Logan Thomas was given…
City Commissioner Allen arrested, charges declined
Updated 12:17p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A Three Rivers city commissioner was arrested Sunday afternoon by police, but was eventually released without being charged by prosecutors. At-Large City Commissioner Lucas Allen was reportedly…
City mural and welcome signs unveiled in LaFayette
By John BriceCorrespondent Community leaders and local officials gathered for a city welcome signs and mural reveal event in LaFayette during the afternoon hours of Thursday, December 19th of 2024.In a post to the official facebook page for LaFayette Main…
Community reacts to Valley hospital rebranding
By John BriceCorrespondent Local officials and business leaders gathered for a ribbon cutting at East Alabama Medical Center – Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital on 48th St in Valley during the late morning hours of Thursday, December 19th of 2024.In a…
