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Jackson City Council met Tuesday evening to approve a resolution to confirm special assessment for street reconstruction on Pearl Street from Cooper to Waterloo and East Avenue from Plymouth to Michigan.
The assessment on both residential and commercial properties that share road frontage along the construction route, drew sharp criticism from business owners, questioning the reasoning and factors that contribute to assessment determinations made by the City. City officials confirmed that…
Jackson College Board of Trustees organizes for year
Jackson College’s Board of Trustees welcomed a new member, swore in recently elected trustees and elected officers for the year at Monday’s meeting. Newly elected trustee Danielle E. Mackey was sworn in, as were trustees Donna L. Lake and Teshna…
Area wrestlers successful at area invitationals
Area wrestlers were successful at a number of invitationals last week. Napoleon High School won the Dansville Invitational and a bevy of medals were earned by area wrestlers at the Western Wrestling Invitational – the 61st annual Jim Dewland Chaos…
City to discuss Stoffer Plaza redesign at next Tuesday’s council meeting
After the discovery of numerous sinkholes and water erosion under the majority of Stoffer Plaza, the entire area has been the focus of a major excavation and infrastructure replacement project in recent months. Now, the city is left to decide…
Movie party for Dr. Daly’s 100th Birthday
The Daly family is hosting a movie party for Dr. Miriam S. Daly’s 100th birthday at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Bohm Theater in Albion. The Bohm will show “The Wizard of Oz” free to the community…
Deer harvest begins today in Ella Sharp Park
The City of Jackson is launching a deer harvest on Friday, Jan. 17 to help control the deer population centered around Ella Sharp Park. The park and golf course will be closed overnight on Friday, Jan. 17, Saturday, Jan. 18…
Local pastor Lee Hampton to receive 2025 MLK Medal of Service Award
2025 Celebration set for Jan. 18 Jackson College announced that the winner of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Service Award will be Lee Hampton, a local pastor and past educational administrator. Hampton serves as senior pastor…
Our EDC Board Chairman has issued the following statement today:
Ammerman Resigns from Albion EDC The resignation of Virgie Ammerman was confirmed by a statement issued on Thursday by EDC Board Chariman Jerome Harvey. The Statement read: “The Albion Economic Development Board has accepted the resignation of Virgie Ammerman as…
‘Electric Alley’ archways complete, as downtown lighting concept approaches completion
By Dennis Volkert Installation of archways for “Electric Alley” was completed last week in downtown Sturgis.It’s another feature of the “Electric City” lighting project, which got underway in 2024.Miller Signs provided the signage unit.Ericka Kruszka, from the city’s community development…
Preliminary exam waived for man accused of killing child with vehicle
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The case against a Vicksburg man accused of killing a 10-year-old on Banker Street with his vehicle is now heading to Circuit Court.On Tuesday, Logan Thomas waived a preliminary hearing in St. Joseph County…
Chicken-keeping permits available beginning Jan. 13
The city of Sturgis is accepting permit applications for the keeping of chickens on residential property. Applications are available at city hall, 130 N. Nottawa St., in the community development department. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Each property must meet…
Music performer guide for ‘Winter Blues’
“Winter Blues” takes place 5:30-9 p.m. today in downtown Sturgis. The event opens the 2025 festival season. The series is presented by Downtown Development Authority. Tentative lineup of music performers, listed alphabetically by host business:Ascend Computer: Rhonda HarperB&D Travel: Mike & BobDesigns…
Charges dismissed for 2023 Republican fight at Doherty
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Charges against Republican Activist James Chapman of Wayne County, for allegedly kicking Republican Party Chair Mark DeYoung in the groin during an altercation at a State GOP meeting in the Doherty Hotel in July of 2023, have…
Lake couple sentenced for loan fraud scheme over $5 million
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A husband-and-wife team – Gregory Hite and Bridget Bureau, of Lake – were recently sentenced to federal prison for defrauding almost 40 victims of more than $5 million dollars over a four-year period from 2016 to 2020.They…
12-year-old caught in Clare County with dad’s Blazer
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Charges are pending against a 12-year-old Grant Traverse County youngster, who “took” his father’s mid-sized Blazer, and was apprehended with a gun, ammo and some marijuana early Sunday, July 12th.According to a release from Clare County Sheriff’s…
Suspect arrested in Three Rivers hit-and-run
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Police arrested a person suspected of committing a hit-and-run Wednesday afternoon in Three Rivers. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, police were called at 4:35 p.m. to the intersection of West Michigan…
Coach notches 200 wins and counting
Saugatuck High School recognized girls varsity basketball coach Kevin Tringali, shown flanked by assistants Marlene Capotosto and Brian Graves, for reaching 200 wins in his 14 seasons here Friday, Jan. 10. His Trailblazers raised their record to 7-1 this season…
City walks on eggshells re: chicken ask
By Scott SullivanEditorIf Douglas allows backyard chickens, why not Saugatuck? Resident Sevryn Nowicki is lobbying city council to create a new ordinance to do just that.Keeping a small flock of yardbirds offers benefits, said Nowicki, including:
SPS thespians slate sweet treats
The Saugatuck Middle School/High School Drama Club will present “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” in the school auditorium Friday and Saturday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m.Tickets may be bought for…
Church hires pastoral pair
Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ has offered interim pastors Rev. Jody Betten and Rev. Daniel Plasman joint fulltime pastor duties. Betten has served DUCC since April 2024, taking the congregation through exercises of historic research, present circumstances and future planning…
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