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Alcohol use resolutions approved by council

Editorial StaffFeb 12, 20252 min read

By James Windell A resolution to permit the serving and consumption of alcohol at events at the South Haven Center for the Arts was approved by the South Haven City Council at their regular bimonthly meeting on February 3, 2025.In…

Paw Paw cemetery damaged by vandals

Paw Paw cemetery damaged by vandals

Editorial StaffFeb 12, 20251 min read

The Paw Paw Police Department took report Jan. 31 of destruction that had occurred at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Paw Paw. Paw Paw Chief of Police Eric Rottman said it is unknown when the damage occurred and there are currently no…

Lawton council continues discussion on special police millage or assessment

Editorial StaffFeb 12, 20258 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – At the Jan. 28, Lawton Village Council meeting, council members continued discussion on whether to pursue a special police millage or police special assessment.Lawton Village Council President Josh Appleby brought up discussion about a…

Three to be inducted into Paw Paw Hall Of Fame

Editorial StaffFeb 12, 20255 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.comil.com PAW PAW – This year’s inductees to the Paw Paw Hall of Fame include Eric Laskovy, Perry Richardson, and Michael Roy. The trio will be inducted in ceremonies to be held Feb. 14, at ap-proximately 7:15…

Leisure Hour closes its doors after 130th party last Sundayby Sylvia Benavidez

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20255 min read

The Leisure Hour Club located next to the Kalamazoo River at 211 Market Place, in Albion, opened its doors at 4 p.m. Sunday for a final send off. Michigan’s oldest member only club could no longer afford to operate in…

Leader of Jackson gang admits to conspiracy to traffic unique form of fentanyl

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

DETROIT – A Houston, Texas resident and leader of the violent Jackson street gang the “Thorough Bread Family,” Tamarious “Poogi” Faulkner, pleaded guilty last week to conspiracy to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl, Acting United States Attorney Julie A.…

A new public safety officer and official titles for interim staff

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20254 min read

Funding for Albion’s water improvement project main focus of Monday’s council meeting New ADPS officer introduced. Funding for water improvement project discussed Monday’s city council meeting began with the introduction of a new public safety officer. Robert Haas was introduced…

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department  hands out awards to youth in their Explorer Program

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department recently held their Explorer Program Awards Banquet. At the event, several awards were presented. Tim Soto-Steiner received the Most Improved award, the Community Service Award went to Matt Kestner, while the Physical Fitness award went…

City of Jackson welcoming new Police Chief

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

The City of Jackson will be welcoming a new Police Chief. At the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Christopher Simpson will be sworn in as the next chief of the Jackson Police Department. This change in police leadership…

Vicksburg native, former TRHS choir director competes on ‘Wheel’

Vicksburg native, former TRHS choir director competes on ‘Wheel’

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20257 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director GRAND RAPIDS — America’s Game received a bit of local flair during this past holiday season. Alex Williams, a native of Vicksburg and a former choir director at Three Rivers High School who is currently living…

Sturgis Historical Society to honor local African Americans

Sturgis Historical Society to honor local African Americans

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

By Rosalie Currier February is Black History Month. The Sturgis Historical Society will honor African Americans who lived in Sturgis over the decades. It will be 3 p.m. Feb. 16, at the museum. The event will have three parts:“Dark Lake”…

Water Street Dance founder’s dream brings recognition

Water Street Dance founder’s dream brings recognition

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20254 min read

By Dennis Volkert Water Street Dance Milwaukee performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It’s part of SYCA’s 2024-25 Performance Series.WSD is based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.The program coming to Sturgis offers a dynamic mix of…

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.  Feb. 7“Ladies Night Out,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. “First Fridays Karaoke,” 8…

City discusses problems with traffic island

City discusses problems with traffic island

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20255 min read

By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent The temporary traffic island installed to regulate vehicle traffic during the hours that students are crossing McEwan to go to, or come from the school was a discussion item during the recent Traffic & Safety Committee…

Frostbite Winter Festival starts tonight

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 37th annual Frostbite Winter Festival begins tonight and continues Saturday at the Clare County Fairgrounds!Join in the fun February 7th and 8th! The Harrison Chamber says, “It’s the best little hotspot around!”You will need a…

Harrison man arrested for arson of his own home

Harrison man arrested for arson of his own home

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A report of a possible vehicle fire and explosions sent Harrison firefighters to a residence on Fish-ing Site Road in Hayes Township on Saturday, January 25th at approximately 2:58 pm.The 9-1-1 caller also told dispatchers he saw…

Force main break reported on King Rd.

Robert TomlinsonFeb 6, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director UPDATED 2/6/2025 at 11:11 a.m. FABIUS TWP. — A force main break was reported Wednesday in Fabius Township, involving the much-maligned sewer force main between Constantine in Three Rivers. According to the Village of Constantine, they…

City eyes plans, priorities for ’25-‘26

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck City Council and staff met Jan. 24 at the Saugatuck Yacht Club to review progress made this 2024-25 fiscal year and where to focus resources for the next. “The city ended fiscal year 2023-24 with…

County OKs ’25 work on township roads

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

The Allegan County Road Commission Jan. 14 green-lit Saugatuck and Laketown Township major road improvements for the 2025 construction season. Roads deemed minor and private will be funded through the townships’ own millages. The commission is responsible for snow removal,…

More studies needed on Blue Star Trail

Editorial StaffFeb 5, 20253 min read

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR “Hurry up and wait,” remain keywords for Friends of the Blue Start Trail, who learned last week construction on its North Section (from the Kalamazoo River bridge to Holland Street in Saugatuck Township) has been put…