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Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle; deputies seek info
BURR OAK TWP. — St. Joseph County deputies are asking the public to help search for the driver of a vehicle that hit and killed a pedestrian. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area…
Witness in Antonio Green murder case arrested on weapons charges
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Roland Cowper, age 20, was arrested Oct. 22, less than a week after he testified in the preliminary exam of Defendant Antonio Green (22), who is being charged with Open Murder, in the July 27…
McCubbins wins D-4 state golf title
By JEFF STEERS Contributing Writer Three years of experience at the state finals helped Napoleon High School golfer Anna McCubbins ready herself to be near the top of the leaderboard. Last Saturday it came true. McCubbins won the Michigan High…
Kelly Harris’ aunt speaks out on the 1984 murder of her niece
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Defendant Leonard Hugall, age 74, was scheduled to be in 12th District Court on Friday, Oct. 17 for the 1984 murder of his stepdaughter. The case was adjourned until Nov. 18 at 9 a.m., for…
Albion City Council approves Cass Street project and leaf equipment purchase
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion City Council met Monday evening, Oct. 20 at the Marshall Opportunity High School Auditorium, 225 East Watson Street. The larger venue gave residents room to attend, though only a few people were present. The…
Large attendance for No Kings March held for first time in Albion while Moral Monday continues strong
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Moral Monday protests in Albion continue even as many of the Monday protesters attended Saturday’s No King Kings rally in the city. Up to 45 people in the public area in front of the Albion…
City Commission conducts first review of proposed recycling ordinance
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday conducted a first reading of a proposed recycling ordinance. The board approved the initial reading by a 7-2 vote, with mayor Frank Perez and commissioner Marvin Smith voting no. A second reading is…
Final meeting for city controller Keyser
Holly Keyser, controller for the city of Sturgis, attended her final commission meeting Oct. 22, and will retire Oct. 31.Keyser has worked for the city for the past 17 years.“I am happy to be part of the community, and looking…
Hundreds attend ‘No Kings’ protest in Centreville
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The lawn of the historic courthouse in Centreville was the site of one of thousands of nationwide “No Kings” protests against the policies and actions of President Donald Trump’s second term.Organizers of Saturday’s two-hour…
Election Preview 2025: SJC voters to decide on 911 millage renewal, reduction in November election
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — It’s not often you hear of a governmental entity asking voters to decide on an operating millage renewal that comes with a reduction in said millage. However, that is what St. Joseph County’s 911/Central…
Rising country star to perform in downtown Clare
By ChristopherJohnson Later tonight, The Trap Door will welcome local country singer Justin Judge to perform for a downtown audience from 7 PM to 9 PM.For those unfamiliar with Justin’s story, it’s a rather incredible one. Born and raised in…
Clare area set to host “Spooktacular” seasonal events
By Lindsey Ashley As the Halloween season draws nearer, the city of Clare has begun to publicize its extensive seasonal activities. The city of Clare’s official trick-or-treating hours will take place next Friday on Halloween from 6 to 8 PM.…
HCS bond request doesn’t raise millage but helps maintain facilities
By Genine Hopkins With many Michiganders on board to end property taxes in the midterms next year, it would be prudent to go over the upcoming Harrison Community Schools’ request for a Millage approval in two weeks on November 4th.…
Pier Cove Park ribbon-cutting Nov. 1
By Scott Sullivan Editor Ganges Township will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly-enhanced Pier Cove Park Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. All are welcome. The township — with help from a $266,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust…
Roy Davis: Homeless in Saugatuck
By Scott Sullivan Editor Roy Davis, 59, has “come home” to Saugatuck with no home. He has lived in Wicks Park since July, making do with a sleeping bag, ice-fishing tent, propane heater and clothes on his back. We spoke…
‘Spooktacular’ Halloween on tap
By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s time for the best spooky fun of the season as Saugatuck-Douglas celebrates Halloween early this this week.What better place to start than at Dykstra Funeral Home Thursday, Oct. 23 for “Evening at the Parlor” exploring the history…
OHS drumline participates in W. Michigan Drum Bash
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BYRON CENTER—Earlier this month, the Annual West Michigan Drum Bash took place at Byron Center High School.Among eight high school drumlines invited to participate in this prestigious event? None other than Otsego High School.“It was an…
OPS elementary students receive special performance
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Students from Otsego Public Schools’ three elementary buildings—Alamo, Dix Street and Washington Street—recently took a field trip to Bulldog Stadium.The reason? To watch the high school marching band perform its halftime show along with teaching the…
PHS students use VR to learn about Holocaust
Students in Mrs. Trahan’s Holocaust class at PHS were granted a remarkable opportunity to enhance their studies through virtual reality. Thanks to a scholarship from the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, the museum loaned VR headsets to the class.…
November 4th elections affect several municipalities
By Gari Voss Calling all resident who live in the cities of Douglas, Fennville, Holland Wards 4/9 and 5/11, Saugatuck, South Haven, and Wayland. Also needed are residents of Casco, Fillmore, Gun Plain, Hopkins, Leighton, Overisel, Salem and Wayland Townships.…
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