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One dead, one injured in shooting at White Pigeon McDonald’s
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — A woman is dead and a man has life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident at the White Pigeon McDonald’s restaurant Friday, Aug. 16.According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred at 4:30 p.m.…
Township seeks 3.6M bond for Pine Trails Camp
By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck Township will pursue buying the now-vacant 22.25-acre Pine Trails Camp at 3525 Dugout Road via a $3.6-million bond request put before voters Nov. 5. Meanwhile, community members are invited to view and discuss project site…
Life at risk, power out: rescuers heed call
By Scott Sullivan Editor The greater life’s call, the greater life’s response. Witness Thursday, Aug. 15, 12:40 p.m. when a South Haven man, 55, northbound on Blue Star Highway approaching the Kalamazoo River bridge, suffered what police believe was a…
Douglas OKs Centre Collective plan
By Scott Sullivan Editor Kerr Real Estate’s Centre Collective proposal for 19 single-family home sites won Douglas City Council final site plan approval Monday. The firm’s 10+-acre site spans 600 feet along West Center Street. It borders St. Peter’s Drive…
Ferry steel plates placed, more work waits
Douglas has installed steel plates over its under-repair Ferry Street bridge culvert to allow emergency vehicle only across it for public safety reasons until restoration for everyday traffic there is complete. That may be awhile. Engineers Monday told city council…
Water rescue rivets town
By Scott SullivanEditorThe greater life’s call, the greater life’s response. Witness Thursday, Aug. 15, 12:40 p.m. when a South Haven man, 55, northbound on Blue Star Highway approaching the Kalamazoo River bridge, suffered what police believe was a medical condition.His…
Taylor takes over as principal at PHS
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Joining the Trojan family.That’s how Marvin Taylor describes his hire as the new Plainwell High School principal.“I was looking for a position that would allow me to prioritize students, challenge me professionally and allow me to…
Otsego Public Schools welcomes back students for new school year
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Welcome back.That’s what teachers and staff members throughout the Otsego Public School District were saying to students on Monday, Aug. 19.That was the first day of the 2024-25 school year for the district, with Otsego High…
Local artist creates pen and ink books
Local artist Pat Broadhurst will be available at the Old Jail Museum on Friday and Saturday, August 30-31, 2024, between 10am and 4pm to sign her latest book, Pen & Ink Drawings of Allegan County Historical Sites. Broadhurst compiled drawings…
Allegan’s Roundabout opens to the public for Thursday walk
This was the beginning of the Allegan Roundabout on May 15, 2024. (Photo made available by Above Allegan.) An aerial view from Above Allegan on August 2nd shows how M-40 South (upper left) and M-89 (left) merge onto the circle…
Passing of Lanett Fire Chief mourned by community
By John BriceCorrespondent Sad news was announced this past week in regards to the passing of Lanett Fire & EMS Chief Johnny Allen. Details were provided via an August 14th post on the Facebook page for the Chambers County Emergency…
Main Street, Green honored at ceremonies
On August 15, Main Street Alabama held its eleventh annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at the Community House in Monroeville to celebrate the successes of local programs. The event was sponsored by Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and University of West…
Voters to get third vote on a Jackson County Jail millage
By Ken Wyatt Fresh from a Monday morning special meeting of the county board, Commissioner Earl Poleski reported to township boards to expect a 0.25-mill proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot. It will be smaller, shorter, more focused – and…
Amtrak empties train in Albion; passenger arrested for false bomb threat
By Sylvia Benavidez One little girl’s first train ride to Detroit was memorable this weekend, but not for the usual reasons of going on holiday or watching the beautiful scenery fly by while riding the rails. A woman is awaiting…
One dead, one injured in shooting at White Pigeon McDonald’s
A shooting occurred Friday afternoon at the McDonald’s restaurant in White Pigeon. (Photo provided by Michigan State Police) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — A woman is dead and a man has life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident at…
‘If you can’t live off that … then it’s time for you to go’: Tempers rise over Lockport, TRPL contract negotiations
Lockport Township Trustee Rick Daniels discusses the township’s position on library service contract negotiations between the township and the Three Rivers Public Library during Monday’s Lockport Township board meeting. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. —…
Food service, cell phone policy among changes at Sturgis Public Schools
Superintendent Art Ebert at a board of education meeting, Aug. 12. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel By Dennis Volkert The 2024-25 academic year official begins Aug. 19 at Sturgis Public Schools.Superintendent Art Ebert recently provided an overview of changes, enhancements and programs the…
Burr Oak delays start of school year by two weeks
Due to delays in construction and the safety concerns for students, the Burr Oak Board of Education announced they have chosen to delay the start of the 2024/25 school year.Classes which were scheduled to begin on Monday, August 19th, are…
Multiple kids, adults hospitalized in Nottawa Twp. crash
NOTTAWA TWP. — Multiple people were hospitalized following a crash that occurred in Nottawa Township late Saturday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at the intersection of Nottawa Road and Wasepi Road Saturday night. Police say…
Old 27 Motor Tour comes to Clare, Harrison Street Fair next week
City of Harrison during a recent Street Fair, Facebook photo By Pat MaurerCorrespondent This year’s 18th annual Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour arrives in Clare County August 22nd for an evening visit in the City until they leave on the…
