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Tuesday’s large voter turnout results in tanking both MPS Bond proposals, bringing in two new City of Albion council members, and ushering in new Marshall mayor
By Sylvia Benavidez The Calhoun County Election results showed that voters once again declined funding improvements to the Marshall Public Schools buildings and equipment for area children. The request for funds on the Nov 5 ballot was broken into two…
Sturgis swim/dive defeats Coldwater
STURGIS — The Sturgis swim team hit the pool against Coldwater on Tuesday, and came away with the win, 97-64.The 200-meter medley relay saw Sturgis take first place, with Hannah Garbine, Kenzy Triezenberg, Ainsley Gump and Ava Albarran swimming to…
St. Joseph County Election Recap Kane wins Probate Judge race, WP school bond passes, Constantine operating millage fails
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Along with former president Donald Trump’s projected victory in Tuesday’s presidential election, St. Joseph County placed new officeholders in a few contested races on Election Day, while also voting on a few…
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By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…
Rail – Trail Ribbon cutting held at Clare Depot
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The highlight of Monday night’s City Commission meeting was a report, and pictures of the completion of the Pere’ Marquette Rail trail project, completing the ‘Clare Gap’ through the City.City Manager Jeremy Howard’s report to the Commission…
Farwell pastor charged with sexually assaulting youth
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A months long investigation led to the arrest of a 57-year-old pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church in Farwell, Harold Norman Cole, Jr.The Clare County Sheriff’s Office got the report of Criminal Sexual Conduct second degree on…
Holiday Happenings around the area
Elvis at the VFWElvis Tribute Artist, Jake Slater, will be performing at the Clare VFW, 145 Wilcox Pkwy, on November 8th from 7-9pm! (call 989-386-7221 to purchase tickets). Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Ideal Theatre to provide…
Do you Need Help?
By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…
2024 Election Results
2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS WINNER – DONALD TRUMP MICHIGAN 2024 ELECTION RESULTS PRESIDENT – DONALD TRUMP Donald Trump – 2,794,257, 49.7%Kamala Harris- 2,713,281, 48.3% SENATOR – ELISSA SLOTKIN Elissa Slotkin – 2,690,225, 48.6%Mike Rogers – 2,671,872, 48.3% 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT – JOHN…
Familiar faces return to local offices
BY SCOTT SULLIVANEDITOR Saugatuck voters returned three incumbents and added a former mayor to four open two-year city council seats in the Tuesday Nov. 5 election In Douglas, all four incumbents withstood two challengers, also for four available two-year seats.…
St. Joseph County Election Recap: Kane wins Probate Judge, WP school bond passes, Constantine operating millage fails
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — St. Joseph County placed new officeholders in a few contested races on Election Day Tuesday, while also voting on a few local school and city proposals. Turnout in the election in St.…
Campaign finance complaint clouds city vote
Tuesday’s general election vote fell under late-breaking Michigan Board of Elections confirmation it was investigating the entity EPIC — which funded ads, signs and mailings for three Saugatuck City Council incumbents — based on a complaint about campaign-financing violations.The vote…
Saugatuck, Douglas to fete Veterans Day
Saugatuck will celebrate Veterans Day Monday, Nov. 11, in traditional fashion while Douglas will do something new.Members of Saugatuck American Legion Post 137 will parade from their 248 Mason St. hall down Butler Street to the Village Square Park Veterans…
Bulldogs for Bronson provides blankets for children
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Kids helping kids.That’s the basic concept behind Bulldogs for Bronson, a new after-school club at Otsego’s Washington Street Elementary School.Members of the club make fleece tie blankets and cards of encouragement to be donated to Bronson…
PHS woodshop students partner with Public Safety
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor As the school resource officer for Plainwell Community Schools, Bob Farris acts as a liaison between the school district and the Plainwell Department of Public Safety.Being in this position allowed Farris to help facilitate a unique…
Rededication of union soldier to take place on Veterans Day
Rededication of union soldier to take place on Veterans DayOn Monday, November 11, 2024, Allegan County, Allegan American Legion Post 89, and Allegan County Historical Society invite public to participate in celebratory ceremonies commencing at the 11th hour on the 11th day…
Fundraiser planned for 19-year-old with multiple health issues
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…
Treasurers office moves from downtown to county complex
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…
JD Vance holds rally in Fillmore Township
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…
Trunk or Treat returns to downtown LaFayette for Halloween
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…
