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The Daly family is hosting a movie party for Dr. Miriam S. Daly’s 100th birthday at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Bohm Theater in Albion. The Bohm will show “The Wizard of Oz” free to the community…

The City of Jackson is launching a deer harvest on Friday, Jan. 17 to help control the deer population centered around Ella Sharp Park. The park and golf course will be closed overnight on Friday, Jan. 17, Saturday, Jan. 18…

2025 Celebration set for Jan. 18 Jackson College announced that the winner of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Service Award will be Lee Hampton, a local pastor and past educational administrator. Hampton serves as senior pastor…

Ammerman Resigns from Albion EDC The resignation of Virgie Ammerman was confirmed by a statement issued on Thursday by EDC Board Chariman Jerome Harvey. The Statement read: “The Albion Eco­nomic Development Board has accepted the resignation of Virgie Ammerman as…

By Dennis Volkert Installation of archways for “Electric Alley” was completed last week in downtown Sturgis.It’s another feature of the “Electric City” lighting project, which got underway in 2024.Miller Signs provided the signage unit.Ericka Kruszka, from the city’s community development…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The case against a Vicksburg man accused of killing a 10-year-old on Banker Street with his vehicle is now heading to Circuit Court.On Tuesday, Logan Thomas waived a preliminary hearing in St. Joseph County…

The city of Sturgis is accepting permit applications for the keeping of chickens on residential property. Applications are available at city hall, 130 N. Nottawa St., in the community development department. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Each property must meet…

“Winter Blues” takes place 5:30-9 p.m. today in downtown Sturgis. The event opens the 2025 festival season. The series is presented by Downtown Development Authority. Tentative lineup of music performers, listed alphabetically by host business:Ascend Computer: Rhonda HarperB&D Travel: Mike & BobDesigns…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Charges against Republican Activist James Chapman of Wayne County, for allegedly kicking Republican Party Chair Mark DeYoung in the groin during an altercation at a State GOP meeting in the Doherty Hotel in July of 2023, have…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A husband-and-wife team – Gregory Hite and Bridget Bureau, of Lake – were recently sentenced to federal prison for defrauding almost 40 victims of more than $5 million dollars over a four-year period from 2016 to 2020.They…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Charges are pending against a 12-year-old Grant Traverse County youngster, who “took” his father’s mid-sized Blazer, and was apprehended with a gun, ammo and some marijuana early Sunday, July 12th.According to a release from Clare County Sheriff’s…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Police arrested a person suspected of committing a hit-and-run Wednesday afternoon in Three Rivers. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, police were called at 4:35 p.m. to the intersection of West Michigan…

Saugatuck High School recognized girls varsity basketball coach Kevin Tringali, shown flanked by assistants Marlene Capotosto and Brian Graves, for reaching 200 wins in his 14 seasons here Friday, Jan. 10. His Trailblazers raised their record to 7-1 this season…

By Scott SullivanEditorIf Douglas allows backyard chickens, why not Saugatuck? Resident Sevryn Nowicki is lobbying city council to create a new ordinance to do just that.Keeping a small flock of yardbirds offers benefits, said Nowicki, including:

The Saugatuck Middle School/High School Drama Club will present “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” in the school auditorium Friday and Saturday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m.Tickets may be bought for…

Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ has offered interim pastors Rev. Jody Betten and Rev. Daniel Plasman joint fulltime pastor duties. Betten has served DUCC since April 2024, taking the congregation through exercises of historic research, present circumstances and future planning…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego Public Schools superintendent Jeff Haase recently announced his plans to retire following the conclusion of the current school year, thereby bringing to an end his 11-year tenure with the district.And while Haase will remain on…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor It was an event that was more than five years in the making.After voters passed a bond in 2019 for its funding, Plainwell Community Schools’ new athletic field house made its debut on Friday, Jan. 10.Featuring…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For one day, Otsego will be the color guard capital of Michigan.Winter Guard Field Day—featuring 15 color guard teams from throughout the state—will take place on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Otsego High School.The event starts at…

By Gari Voss The Arc of Allegan County Board has announced that its all-natural dog treat business and the storefront known as Beyond Bones will close by February 28, 2025. The business was created in July 2021 to provide employment…