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Local veterans who’ve passed away, 2024-25
John Ash, Air Force/ArmyLee Austerman, Air ForceJames Awe, ArmyJames Bailey, ArmyCarl Balk, ArmyRobert Beachey, Air ForceLarry Benton, ArmyRaymond Bolender, NavyCharles Bowers, unknownJames Browne, MarinesDel Buckhold, Air ForceGordon Burkett, Air ForceJerry Burkhead, ArmyLeonard Burnham, ArmyRichard Campbell, NavyPete Cholometes, ArmyPaul Coffman, unknownGeorge…
Memorial Day ceremonies in TR remember those who gave everything
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — More than 600,000 American troops have died while fighting for their country ever since the Revolutionary War ended, according to Military.com, and local areas remembered the sacrifice those Americans made Monday while observing…
Zabonick sheds interim tag, officially director of TR Public Library
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It may have taken 16 months, but Erin Zabonick can now no longer say she is the interim director of the Three Rivers Public Library.She is the full-fledged director of the library now.On…
Day of remembrance: Parade, ceremony mark Memorial Day in Sturgis
By Dennis Volkert A Memorial Day ceremony was held May 26 at Oaklawn Park in Sturgis. Featured speaker was Brad Urick, sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps.Urick was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and New River Air Station, N.C., In 1983, he was assigned…
Wickey officially rejoins city commission
By Dennis Volkert Justin Wickey on Wednesday formally joined Sturgis City Commission, filling a vacancy in the second precinct.Wickey was appointed to the seat at the board’s May 16 meeting, after an interview session.He succeeds Rodger Moyer, who resigned in…
Sturgis High School’s150th commencement was held May 22
Sturgis High School’s 150th commencement was held May 22.This year’s class had 194 graduates.Valedictorian of the class of 2025 is Lexie Romero Luna. Salutatorian is Chloe Clark.Class speaker at the ceremony was Nolan Park.Eleena Kelley was named “Senior of the…
Cops and Doughnuts merges with Halo Burger
By Christopher Johnson Big things are happening at Cops & Doughnuts, and you might have heard the latest from a friend of a friend. I’m happy to report that our local cop shop is indeed collaborating with Halo Burger to…
Communities observe Memorial Day
As the sun rose, flags were lowered and dozens gathered across Clare County this past Monday. This was done to honor and remember those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.In Farwell, the Village of Farwell hosted VFW Sparta Esterline…
Reeves breaks 51-year-old pole vault record
Ethan Reeves broke the longest standing Clare track and field school record with a pole vault of 14’6.75 which had been held by Don Teall for 51 years.This day was like many other days where Don has shown up through…
Residents express support for county parks in wake of Yunker’s divestment comments
Yunker: ‘I will not be discussing this topic’ By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Controversial comments made by a St. Joseph County commissioner in April prompted a full house – and even standing room – at last week’s St. Joseph…
Learn/share ideas to improve Maple Street June 3
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Guests can preview plans to improve Maple Street during open houses Tuesday, May 3, in Saugatuck City Hall, 102 Butler St., from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. The north-south road has for…
Canary rises in roundabout
A yellow, 11-foot sculpture installed May 22 at the Blue Star Highway roundabout is Saugatuck Township’s first piece of public art. The “Canary in a Coal Mine” welded painted steel work by Ohio artist Shawn Morin was funded in part…
Drive would save hall from wrecking ball
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR A drive to save Douglas City Hall from the wrecking ball that has gathered more than 250 signatures could go before city council as soon as its Monday, June 2, meeting. The city plans to sell…
In memory
Memorial Day Monday drew festive yet somber crowds to downtown Saugatuck and Douglas to pay tribute to men and women who have served our country in start-of-the-summer season sunshine. Festivities included presentations by Fr. G.C. Stoppel, Saugatuck-Douglas RotaryClub members Wayne…
PHS musical program to host ‘Encore’ benefit concert
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Are you or someone you know an alumni of Plainwell High School musical program?If so, PHS choir director Abby Ernst would like to invite you to “reprise” one or your roles from a musical in which…
OPS releases summer meal, Bookin’ Bus schedule
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The end of the school year is rapidly approaching for area districts.But after classes end for students who attend Otsego Public Schools on Thursday, June 12, the district will continue to provide services during the summer…
Celebrating K-12 journey, AHS style
Allegan High School held their annual Color War, last Friday, May 23rd, celebrating the end of the Class of 2025’s K-12 schooling journey. The students had a terrific time coating each other with color and enjoyed complimentary breakfast burritos, courtesy…
Boss arraigned on 2nd degree murder charges
A driver accused of causing an April crash that killed 8-month-old Lucia Seifried has been charged, according to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office.Terry Lee Boss, 56, was arraigned Thursday on charges of second-degree murder, operating while intoxicated causing death and…
2 tornadoes leave estimated $2.2M in damage across county
Two confirmed tornadoes have left $2.2 million in damage in Allegan County.Both Allegan County tornadoes spent less than 10 minutes on the ground and ranked at an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale. The twisters had wind speeds of 90…
Multiple chip seal projects in St. Joseph, Cass counties begin today
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A number of chip seal projects in St. Joseph and Cass counties begin today, and could affect commutes for the summer. In St. Joseph County, Business Route U.S. 131 from the north intersection with U.S. 131…
