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Beaverton woman, Flint man charged for January 6 th ‘21 assault on U. S. Capitol
Christina Legros Isaac Thomas By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 22-year-old Beaverton woman, Christina Legros and a 20-year-old Flint man, Isaac Thomas, were arrested on charges related to their actions during the January 6, 2021 breach of the Capitol in Washington D.C.Reportedly…
Faces in the Crowd: Tony Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin.For the last 25 years, that’s what his Marion science and math students have known him as.A fixture at the high school – and the community – since ’98, Tony Baldwin has taught generations of Marion students physics, chemistry,…
Osceola unemployment stays steady at 4.5%
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The December unemployment report from the Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget puts the figure for Osceola County at 4.5 percent, ranking it in a tie with Houghton County and Calhoun County for 34th…
Bad conditions force closure of Marion Snowfest
by Steve Landon Quite frankly the winter of 2022/2023 has been a flat out disappointment for winter sports enthusiasts and business people who rely on tourism to get through the slow months. Cancellation has become the most dreaded word these folks have heard…
State Fire Marshal investigates fires at Lucky Girl
The Michigan State Police Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate a series of fires that eventually destroyed Lucky Girl Brewery, near Paw Paw, early Tuesday morning, Jan. 24. Earlier on Monday, Jan. 23, the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire…
County Administrator accepts new position
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – At the Jan. 24, Committee of the Whole meeting, the Van Buren County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of County Administrator Ryan Post, and appointed Charles Norton as interim deputy county administrator…
Paw Paw firefighters battle house fire
On Sunday, Jan. 29, at 7:10 p.m., the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a possible structure fire at the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and Hastings Street in the Village of Paw Paw. Arriving at…
Legendary coach honored by former players, fans
By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondent The LaFayette Bulldog community came together to recognize, honor, and celebrate legendary and former LaFayette High School Basketball Coach John T Woody on Friday night for being inducted into the 2023 AHSAA Sports Hall of Fame.Not only…
Main Street team checks out progress in LaFayette
LaFayette Main Street board members with Mainstreet of Alabama members having dinner at Krave Korner . By Pamela WhitlowCorrespondent The Mainstreet of Alabama resource team hit LaFayette running last Tuesday morning, straight into sightseeing, completing a driving tour, followed by…
Plainwell hosts second annual Chocolate Stroll
Plainwell community development manager Denise Siegel (front) enjoys last year’s Chocolate Stroll with some friends. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—Calling all chocolate lovers.The City of Plainwell is hosting its second annual Chocolate Stroll throughout the downtown area on…
Of short-term rentals & Groundhog’s Day
By Scott SullivanEditorShort-term rentals are a long-term issue in many resort communities.Say a home or homes near yours are occupied by short-term guests who may or may not come here to celebrate Saugatuck being unruly. What effect might that have…
Foundation events to chase away winter blues
EF The murder mystery dinner detective reviews the suspects. By Leslie Ballard Need something to raise the spirits and dispel these gloomy winter days?The Educational Foundation of Allegan Public Schools (EF) has scheduled two events that enable attendees to enjoy…
Allegan mourns respected businesswoman’s death
The Allegan business community lost a dedicated businesswoman and friend. Jana (Wendt) Tibbitts, who has been the managing principal of Tibbitts & Associates, PLC since 2014, died suddenly from a heart attack on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She and her…
Research indicates county has no authority over Calkins Dam
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Does a county have the power to limit action of what’s being done with a dam?Allegan County Board of Commissioners chairman Jim Storey pointed out that at the request of a county resident, last year…
91-year-old dead after apartment building fire in Fabius Twp
FABIUS TWP. — A 91-year-old man from Three Rivers died in a fire that occurred in FabiusTownship Sunday night.According to the Fabius-Park Fire Department and the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department,firefighters were dispatched at 8:19 p.m. to assist with a…
Local band students reflect on All-State experience
Photo provided Four students from Three Rivers Middle School and Three Rivers High School performed as part of two All-State bands at the Michigan Music Conference at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Jan. 21. Pictured from left…
Three Rivers HS alum to make national TV debut on ‘Chicago Fire’
Corinne Gahan, a 2012 Three Rivers High School graduate, will be in a co-starring role in an upcoming episode of NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” which will air Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 9 p.m. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CHICAGO — A Three…
Centreville schools create special edadministrator position
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Centreville Public Schools is looking to fill a new position to address special education in their district.During their meeting Monday, the CPS Board of Education approved adding the position of special education administrator to…
Stabilization begins at former Tasty Nut Shop building, Mesh cover placed, foundation stabilization in progress
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — More than two months after the go-ahead was given for restoring the former Tasty Nut Shop building in White Pigeon, the efforts have begun in earnest.On Monday, crews from Building Restoration Inc. placed…
Bomb threat puts Harrison High School in ‘secure’ mode
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0480.JPG By Pat MaurerCorrespondentA bomb threat made by a Harrison High School Student January 19 put the building into a ‘secure mode’ while law enforcement conducted a ‘sweep’ of the building and found nothing.Harrison Superintendent Judy Walton wrote, in a…
