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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…

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!…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

The 20 Lakes Antique Engine & Tractor Club is set to host its 40th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show from June 12 to 15, 2025, at the club grounds west of Harrison on M-61. This milestone event promises a…

As many of our fellow local businesses are experiencing, the current economy is bringing new challenges and important decisions to the forefront. In light of these factors—and with a strong focus on serving our community in the best way possible—the…

Clare, Michigan, is set to host its much-anticipated Summerfest from June 20 to June 22, 2025. This annual celebration promises a weekend filled with community spirit, entertainment, and new attractions.clarecounty.comEvent HighlightsDates: June 20–22, 2025Location: Downtown Clare, MIAdmission: FreeKey Attractions1st Annual…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAfter finishing second at regionals each of the past two years, members of the Saugatuck boys golf team set a goal of winning a regional championship this year.Mission accomplished.Competing on their home turf at Clearbrook Golf Course,…

By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Public Schools Board of Education has named Brad Lundvick (shown at left) new principal of Saugatuck-Middle/High School.Lundvick, most recently principal of CA Frost Environmental Science Middle High School and Zoo School in Grand Rapids, will start…

The 170-acre Saugatuck Wilds Nature Preserve, formerly known as the old airport property, opened to the public Thursday, May 29, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Thanks to $160,000 donation from the children and grandchildren of Saugatuck resident George Supp, the following were…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Plainwell High School Class of 2025 will always hold a special place in PHS principal Marvin Taylor’s heart.“With this being my first year at PHS, I will have many fond memories with this year’s graduating…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With the weather refusing to cooperate, Otsego Public Schools officials were forced to move the district’s graduation ceremony into the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, May 21.And while Otsego High School principal Thomas Reed wasn’t exactly…

Otsego junior Emma Hoffman entered the MHSAA Division 2 Girls Track & Field State Finals as the prohibitive favorite to win state titles in the 1,600 and the 3,200.She didn’t dissapoint, as she did, indeed, secure both of those championships.…