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Dakota “Kota” Poling of Allegan is, in most ways, your average 19-year-old. He’s goofy, quick-witted, and majorly sarcastic. He will have even the grumpiest of people laughing within minutes. He’s also kind and loving (as long as you aren’t one…

The Allegan County Treasurer’s office will move from the Allegan County Courthouse to its new location at the County Services Building at 3283 122nd Avenue Allegan, MI 49010.  Beginning Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Treasurer’s office will be ready to serve the…

By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, JD Vance, stopped in Allegan County last Tuesday, October 29th, for a campaign rally in Fillmore Township.Hundreds gathered at Holland Equipment Services, located at 4203 Blue Star Highway, just outside of Holland’s city…

By John BriceCorrespondent Local children and their families were fortunate to enjoy a Halloween trunk or treat event hosted by LaFayette Main Street in downtown on Alabama Avenue East between LaFayette Street South and First Street Southeast during the early…

By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, November 4th 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…

By John BriceCorrespondent This past week City of LaFayette Councilman for District C Toney B. Thomas and Councilman for District D Michael C. Ellis attended the Alabama League of Municipalities 2024 Municipal Leadership Institute and Graduation/Awards Ceremonies in Orange Beach.…

By James Windell What better way to kick off the holiday season in South Haven than by going on a shopping spree. And to make it even more enjoyable, more than 40 business in the downtown area will be decked…

By James Windell Former President Bill Clinton came to South Haven on Wednesday, October 30 for a quick campaign speech promoting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.Appearing in Michigan for the first time during this campaign season, Clinton gave a speech…

By James Windell Michigan can boast a unique distinction among all the states in U.S. We have 3,288 miles of freshwater shoreline. Van Buren County alone has nearly 14 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline.While this is great for tourism, the…

The second annual “Fall in the Courthouse Celebration” was held Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Van Buren County Courthouse, 212 East Paw Paw St. Van Buren County Courts and partners continued the court-to-community event as area residents, young and old,…

Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said that on Nov. 3, at approximately 9:35 a.m., a passerby called in to Van Buren County Central Dispatch regarding what appeared to be an injured bald eagle near the intersection of County Road…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com SISTER LAKES – A 23-year-old Benton Harbor man was arrested and charged with the death of his 55-year-old mother, following an early morning Oct. 31, break-in at the woman’s Sister Lakes home, according to a press…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Early voting in Van Buren County for this year’s general election has been one for the county record books, according to the Van Buren County Clerk.On Monday, Nov. 4, the day before the…

10k gallons leaked into storm sewer, no sewage leak into river By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A sewage spill occurred at a Three Rivers lift station Friday, this time due to an error by a contractor. According to…

Updated 9:21 a.m. Nov. 4, 2024 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — A local paper mill has been sued by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office for allegedly discharging PFAS-contaminated wastewater into the White Pigeon River. The lawsuit, filed Friday…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director This article has been updated with the new voting location for Constantine Township. The Commercial-News apologizes for the error. ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — The November election in St. Joseph County is coming up in just a…

By Rick CordesC-N correspondent CENTREVILLE — Supporters of a proposal to have the Michigan State Police take over the investigation into the 2018 disappearance of Brittany Wallace Shank gathered in Centreville Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26 to voice their concerns about…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Two local school districts will be seeking funding proposals that look to have minimal impacts on residents’ taxes on the Nov. 5 ballot.White Pigeon Community Schools will be seeking a bond proposal…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare County Veteran’s Services were recently the recipients of $1,650 donated by members of the Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and with the “very generous support” of the Lake of The Pines…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent After months of political wrangling on TV with commercials beyond count and signs and banners everywhere, all between candidates on the ballot November 5th, the big day is nearly here – only four days away in case…