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Positive review, contract extension given to Road Comm. manager
By Jef Rietsma CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey received a positive review and contract extension in the wake of his annual job-performance evaluation last week.Following a closed session at the conclusion of their twice-a-month meeting…
Two DDA director finalists interviewed
By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS — The two finalists for the position of Three Rivers DDA executive director met with teams of interviewers Monday morning, Nov. 25, as the process of hiring the next DDA leader moves forward.Meeting with…
Staffing addition approved for city’s fire division, website upgrade plan outlined
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Monday approved a request to add an additional staff member to the public safety fire division, and an upgrade plan for the city’s website. Ryan Banaszak, public safety director, told the board the division…
Longtime local Lions lovers attend Thanksgiving game
By Jef Rietsma St. Joseph County was represented as part of the sellout crowd Thursday at Ford Field for the Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving matinee game.The Sturgis trio of season-ticket holders said considering the feel-good season the Lions have put…
More Holiday events coming up!
By Pat Maurer Small Business Saturday is TomorrowTomorrow, November 30th is Small Business Saturday! Come and support your local businesses in the Clare, Farwell, and Lake Areas!There’s truly something for everyone!See a list of participating businesses on the Clare Area…
Juvenile stabbed, choked by driver while in vehicle
On Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:43 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received several emergency call’s reporting a 17 year old juvenile male had been stabbed. Deputies from the Clare County Sheriff Office responded to the 200 block of…
Farwell teacher agrees with suggested Trump assassination post on social media
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A Farwell teacher posted an apology on the Farwell Area Schools Facebook page after she apparently responded to a media post by Nicole Brown, titled, “Nothing an assassination can’t take care of,” with the message, “Normally, I…
Those giving blood get free turkey
The LaFayette Police Department partnered with LifeSouth to offer a free turkey to those that gave blood on Monday.The next blood drive will be coming up this Saturday November 29th and November 30th from 8am to 4pm at the Wellness…
Delaney Riddle named Miss Mattawan 2024
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com MATTAWAN – The 2024 Miss Mattawan Scholarship Pageant held recently saw Delaney Riddle named Miss Mattawan 2024.Her court includes: First Runner-up and Miss Entrepreneur McKenzie Schoonbeck, Second Runner-up Jessica Jasensky, and Miss Congeniality Nariah Walsh.The new…
Volunteers pack Thanksgiving food bags for area veterans
On Saturday, Nov. 23, Van Buren County Veterans Services and other volunteers packed Thanksgiving food bags that were then picked up by area veterans. It marked the second year for the Thanksgiving food bag distribution.Photos courtesy/Paul DeYoung
Paw Paw man faces multiple charges after he led authorities on slow speed pursuit
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – A 60-year-old Paw Paw man faces multiple charges, including flee and elude, and outstanding warrants, after he led authorities on a slow speed pursuit that began in the Village of Paw Paw.Van Buren…
12-year-old faces charges for making phone call threats to area school districts
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com A 12-year-old faces charges for making phone call threats to the Paw Paw and Mattawan school districts, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said that…
Saugatuck’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ unites with charity group to help community
From the first “Bah! Humbug!” to the last “God Bless Us, Every One!” the 38th annual production of Saugatuck’s “A Christmas Carol” starting Dec. 13 will be linked as closely as it ever has been to the true meaning of…
Library partners with bookstore to share the joy of reading
The Saugatuck-Douglas District Library is thrilled to announce the return of its annual holiday book drive. Community members are invited to share the joy of reading by purchasing a book to be added to the Library’s shelves.The Library has offered…
Saugatuck Township receives $140k for safe streets and roads
Grant will allow the township to develop comprehensive safety action planSaugatuck Township has been awarded a $140,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. This grant will enable the township to develop…
Otsego’s Hometown Christmas scheduled for Dec. 7
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in one of those Christmas movies that air on the Hallmark Channel?If so, then Together Otsego Prospers (TOP) invites you to come out for the…
Plainwell prepares to Light Up the Night on Dec. 6
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The annual Light Up the Night celebration in downtown Plainwell is always a special event, as it helps to kick off the Christmas season.This year, the event will include an extra element that will make it…
Misuse of funds being investigated
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The alleged misuse of funds involving the parent club of a local elementary school is currently being investigated.Although specific details have not yet been revealed, the investigation centers on a former member of the Gilkey Elementary…
Downtown Allegan prepares for Festive Fridays
By Gari Voss December 2024 presents three Fridays for Downtown Allegan to turn into mini celebrations. On those three Fridays, stores remain open until 8pm. Along with the extended store hours, there are additional events. Each year, residents and visitors…
