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By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved amendments to two sections of the community’s zoning ordinance. One  revision pertains to updates to rules for color of roofing and siding to match between principal and accessory buildings. The other is connected to…

Recurring Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park.  JuneJune 13“Comedy Night” with Craig Tornquiest, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts; $5.Through June 14Book sale at Sturgis District Library, during regular library hours.…

Pictured is a quiet midway at the Three Rivers Water Festival Wednesday, one day before the official opening of the annual festival Thursday. A number of rides and games are set up at the midway, which will be open all…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — A settlement in the proceedings against St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis before the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board could happen soon. On June 3, the Attorney Discipline Board granted a stipulation to adjourn what…

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Bryce Wieferich competed in the MHSAA D3 Golf Finals at the Meadows at Grand Valley State University on June 6-7.On Friday, Wieferich had a 75, placing him in eighth in the field of 108 golfers.Wieferich…

Summerfest 2025: June 20th–21st – A weekend of fun for the whole family at Shamrock Park. Music, s’mores, crafters, trucks, kid events, fireworks and so much more. Learn More on our fb page. Fun Day in the Park: June 27th,…

By John RaffelCorrespondent CHEBOYGAN — It was a nailbiter between the top two-ranked Division 3 teams in the state, Clare, No. 1, and Gladstone No. 2, on Tuesday in Cheboygan for the quarterfinal round.Clare (38-2) prevailed 1-0 against the Upper…

By Christopher Johnson Communities in Clare and Gladwin counties enjoyed some dino-mite tremors this past week with the arrival of realistic dinosaurs of the likes of something you’d see on the big screen.Kids of all ages came out to the…

Days of the Rainbow lit up the lakeshore June 1-7 as Community Pride MI rang in Pride Month celebrating theLGBTQ+ community with activities and events including:• A Tea Dance at the Dunes Resort in Douglas, Sunday, June 1;• A Rainbow…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor It was a record-setting year for the Otsego High School Class of 2025 when it came to academic achievement.Each year, OHS bestows special recognition on seniors who are graduating with a grade point average of 4.0…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For each of its graduating classes, Plainwell High School honors students who compiled a grand point average of 4.0 or higher.This year, 21 members of the PHS Class of 2025 fit that criteria and graduated with…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The driver who caused a deadly drunk-driving crash on US-131 near Plainwell last August received his sentence on Monday, June 2.Mattawan resident Joshua William Bommerscheim, 20, was sentenced to 48 months to 15 years in prison…

Summer in Allegan, MI really begins when Bridgefest hits Riverfront Park and the surrounding streets. All are invited to enjoy time with family and friends while exploring the community tents along Locust and Hubbard Streets, dropping into the many shops…

Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) has confirmed a measles case in Allegan County. ACHD is working closely with the Kent County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to investigate the situation in an effort…

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in Allegan County after storms and two tornadoes whipped through the area on May 15.The declaration frees up state resources for the county to help local response and recovery efforts. It may…

HarborFest, South Haven’s first big festival of the summer season, is this coming weekend (June 13-14). A highlight is the Saturday morning Dragon Boat races on the Black River near the Southside marina. One of the Dragon Boat teams is pictured…

By James Windell After an initial round of appointments to various boards and commissions on May 19, 2025, the South Haven City Council voted on additional nominations on June 2, 2025.Mayor Annie Brown nominates people for board and commission vacancies…

James Windell After considerable debate and some acrimony, the South Haven City Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that pertains to signs in the yards of residences.Community residents frequently over the past few months expressed concern about the…

James Windell When Father Bob Flickinger saw St. Basil Church overlooking Lake Michigan, he knew he had found his dream parish. He lived that dream for 10 years as pastor of St. Basil.Recently, Fr. Bob was recognized by South Haven…