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Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. Through July 26“Youth Community Art Show,” Open Door Gallery. Submission deadline July 9.Through July 29Adult summer reading, Sturgis District Library.Through July 31“Meet Up and Eat Up,” Sturgis District Library book give-away,…
Tornado does much damage in Lake George area
Numerous trees blocked the short Cedar Road, just East of Lake George. Many citizens rallied to the area to help clear the debris Aerial footage from Clare Co. Emergency Manager Jerry Becker’s flight surveying the damage. This footage is in…
Some tornado sirens fail, here’s why
By Genine Hopkins The EF1 tornado that struck just southeast of Lake George this past Friday somehow took the path of least resistance and missed almost all man-made structures. This could have been far worse, as its path just a…
Falmouth’s annual fireworks spectacular dazzles
Hark Up Music put on a wonderful show at Falmouth’s fireworks Hark Up Music put on a wonderful show at Falmouth’s fireworks By Genine Hopkins The community of Falmouth might be easy to dismiss as it is small in area…
Middle Branch approves tree removal at both cemeteries
City of Harrison Planning Commission Vice-Chair George Muskott tells the board that if they are considering clarification of the sidewalk displays, they should look at future issues. By Genine Hopkins At the recommendation of Eric Abbey, the Sexton (Manager) of…
TR police searching for missing Three Rivers woman
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Police Department is currently asking the public’s help to find a woman it says is “missing and endangered.” Police say 41-year-old Nicole Wood of Three Rivers has been missing since Sunday, July 7, and…
Douglas wins $1.3M to get lead out
By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas has won a $1.3-million Michigan grant to replace lead service lines, city manager Lisa Nocerini announced last week. Starting Jan. 1, 2021, the state — now knowing lead in water lines posed health threats to…
Laketown 35-year manager Meshkin to bid adieu
By Jim Hayden Correspondence The Laketown Township Board is looking to replace 35-year Manager Al Meshkin, who announced his upcoming retirement July 3. “As a Laketown resident,” said Supervisor Linda Howell, “I thank Al for his contributions and hard work,…
STR cap may go ‘nuclear’ anyway
By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck’s long road to short-term rental caps advanced Monday by a mixed vote, placing 20-percent limits in the R-1 Community Residential zone. The move — argued for a year-plus of task force, planning commission and city…
Bicyclist killed in July 4 hit-and-run accident
Justin Lambert By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A hit-and-run accident in Cooper Township on Thursday, July 4, claimed the life of a bicyclist.The accident happened at approximately 11 p.m. at North Riverview Drive and East B Avenue in Cooper Township. The…
Wright leaves Plainwell High School
Jeremy Wright is seen with his daughter Kaylee during her graduation from Plainwell High School. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor After serving nearly a decade-and-a-half as principal at Plainwell High School, Jeremy Wright is ready for his next challenge.Wright…
July 3rd Jubilee brings thousands to Allegan Riverfront
The City of Allegan’s 2024 July 3rd Jubilee began with a parade that began at the Cutler St. parking lot and snaked through town to the Riverfront where the evening festivities would soon begin. Photo: Olivia Ott Once a vantage…
Storey will launch write-in campaign for re-election
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN –Jim Storey, chairman of the county Board of Commissioners, is seeking re-election but will have to do it as a write-in candidate.“Due to a paperwork snafu, my name was excluded from the pre-printed ballots the voters…
Teen’s organ donation saves at least four lives
Savage family By Donald Talonen On Sunday, June 30, at approximately 1 p.m., the Savage family from Kalamazoo was involved in a car accident at 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Allegan County’s Fillmore Township. Tragically, lives were lost. It’s…
Inpatient services discontinued at Valley hospital
By John BriceCorrespondent Unwelcome news for residents of Chambers County was delivered in a public statement from East Alabama Health Care which announced that inpatient medical services would no longer be available at EAMC-Lanier Hospital in Valley. According to the…
Resident highlights issues with cemetery, sidewalk
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, July 8th of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David…
Pub demolished to make way for auto parts store
Demolition work on the former Gallagher’s Eatery and Pub, 715 S. Kalamazoo St., began last week. The longtime vacant building has been sold and an auto parts store is expected to be constructed on the site.Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod
Free grandstand with paid admission to be offered at 69th annual Youth Fair
HARTFORD – A free grandstand with paid gate admission will be offered at the 69th annual Van Buren Youth Fair, which will get underway July 15-20, for its weeklong run.Nightly grandstand features include:Monday, July 15, 6 p.m. – Farm Stock…
Two Gobles area residents face charges, including criminal sexual conduct
GOBLES – Two Gobles area residents face charges of criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, following their arrest June 29, according to a press release from the Van Buren County…
Railroad work in Schoolcraft to take place July 15-29
MDOT advises detour routes By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — U.S. 131 will be shut down at the railroad tracks in Schoolcraft for the next two weeks for major railroad crossing work. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that…
