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Father Bob honored for 50-year career as a priest
James Windell When Father Bob Flickinger saw St. Basil Church overlooking Lake Michigan, he knew he had found his dream parish. He lived that dream for 10 years as pastor of St. Basil.Recently, Fr. Bob was recognized by South Haven…
Graham receives state medal for life-saving effort
Each year, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office submits several incidents to the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) for consideration by the voting committee. This year, at the recently held MSA Conference, Sergeant Paul Graham, far left, was awarded the MSA…
Belgium newspaper staff visit county museum, Lawton and Mattawan for upcoming story
Patrick Vincent, a reporter, and Robin Fasseur, a photographer, both employed by the Gazet van Antwerpen, the newspaper of the city and province of Antwerpen, Belgium, traveled to Van Buren County on Sunday and Monday where they visited and took…
Mattawan Man had five uncles serve in World War II
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com MATTAWAN – Longtime Mattawan resident Dave Ballinger knows firsthand the meaning of service to your country as he had five uncles who served during World War II.It was Ballinger’s maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Koole,…
Sewer spill reported on Gleason Road
First spill on Gleason since October installation of bypass; bypass not involved By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — Approximately 50,000 to 75,000 gallons of sewage were spilled from a force main in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in…
Bridge maintenance begins today in St. Joseph County
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A number of bridge maintenance projects around St. Joseph County commence today, June 9, 2025. Beginning June 9 and lasting until approximately Aug. 29, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor…
Ribbon cutting held for new housing in Albion
Photo by albionmich.net A ribbon cutting was held Thursday morning at 312 Fitch Street in Albion to celebrate the completion of a new modular home built through a partnership between the City of Albion, MSHDA, and Norfolk Homes. About 20…
Teenager in critical condition after gunshot wound to the head
A 16-year-old male is in critical condition after a gunshot wound to the head early Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety, officers were dispatched at approximately 1:28 a.m. June 4 to the…
Marshall High School Commencement ceremonies introduce 177 graduates and new principal
By Sylvia Benavidez The huge 2025 sign hung on Marshal High School’s Athletic Field, Thursday, May 29, as students lined up for their last moments as high school seniors. The crowds filled with parents, neighbors, and friends cheering on the…
Jackson police officer safes choking child
Officer Warren Johnson, the Jackson Police Department liaison officer for the Middle School at Parkside was acknowledged last week for saving a child’s life. “I can not thank this man enough for his service! Officer Johnson has done it again!…
Albion street construction continues
According to the city’s official outreach brochure, the goals of the project include: Replacing undersized and aging water mains, Upgrading lead water services, Improving fire flow capacity, installing a new 1-million-gallon elevated water storage tank, and performing bridge preventative maintenance…
Owner of The Parlour ice cream shop reacts to recent events
By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer On Sunday May 25, Scott Pienta, owner of The Parlour of Jackson, made a gruesome discovery in the back storage area of the ice cream and specialty shop: a macabre collection of dead and frozen…
Traffic hazard in Clark Lake leads to OWI, drug charges
Two Jackson men were arrested Saturday, June 1 on alcohol and drug charges near Clark Lake after leaving a pontoon and trailer in the road. According to a press release from Columbia Charter Township Police Department officers were dispatched at…
Two Sheriff’s recruits graduate from Police Academy
Jackson County Sheriff Gary Schuette recently announced the graduation of recruit deputies Riley Jones and Lauren Meyer from the 115th Police Academy at Lansing Community College. Both Jones and Meyer began their journey in the Jackson County Office of the…
Brooklyn residents arraigned on controlled substance charges
Columbia Township Police officers arrested Brooklyn residents 35-year-old David L. Farmer Jr., and 30-year-old Shea N. Hopper June 1 on outstanding warrants. According to a press release from the Columbia Charter Township Police Department, The officers recognized the two as…
What to expect with the 2025 Water Festival in Three Rivers
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The start of summer in St. Joseph County is nearly here, and with that comes the annual festival season in areas around the county. Kicking off the festival season, in its traditional Father’s…
Luna named Good Citizen at SHS
The Amos Sturgis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), was proud to award Lexie Romero Luna (right) as its Good Citizen for 2025. Lexie received the award at the annual senior awards ceremony at Sturgis High School.…
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Service line work underway in subdivisionCrews from the city of Sturgis have begun work on lead water service line replacements in the Electric Court subdivision. The project begins on South Electric, then proceeds to West Electric and Cornelia Street. Residents are asked to…
Freight House mural showcases historic passenger train lines
By Dennis Volkert Work continues on a mural at Freight House, on the grounds of Sturgis Historical Museum — At The Depot.It depicts the two main passenger train lines that passed through Sturgis into the 1950s, New York Central and…
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