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By John BriceCorrespondent RockingFest On the Square returned for its fifth year in a row in downtown LaFayette on Alabama Avenue East and First Street Southeast during the late morning and afternoon hours of Saturday, November 16th of 2024. Ringing…

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the newly remodeled Verdis F. Bible Fine Arts Center in Lanett last week. The Lanett City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Boyd, revealed the newly renovated Fine Arts Center, dedicated to Mr. Verdis F.…

LAWRENCE TWP. – A 21-year-old Paw Paw woman faces a charge of operating while intoxicated, (OWI) after she allegedly crashed her SUV into a portion of a Lawrence Township residence, Thursday, Nov. 14, according to a press release from the…

Following its arrival on May 20, a bald eagle monument was permanently placed Monday morning, Nov. 18, at Maple City Veteran’s Memorial Park in Paw Paw. Placement of the monument was performed by Lounsbury Excavating, Inc., Paw Paw, who volunteered…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – The 40th annual Paw Paw Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at Freshwater Community Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Thursday, Nov. 28. The free meal will be available in two different options –…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWTON – A 20-year-old Lawton man and a 19-year-old Paw Paw man face charges in the death of another Lawton man, according to a press release from the Lawton Police Department.On Nov. 12, at approximately 6:50pm,…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A preliminary hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old child was waived last week. According to the St. Joseph County 3B District Court, 21-year-old Paige Nichole Bohne waived the…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — Two roads that have gotten significant traffic increases in the last several years in Fabius Township will be reconstructed next year. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Fabius Township Board approved their annual road…

Over the past several years, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have introduced new rules for municipal water systems regarding lead service lines, the line running from the city’s water main into a…

In a program honoring military veterans in its distinctive biblical worldview, Jackson Christian School packed out its high school gym on Veterans Day. More than 50 veterans showed up for the event, along with many family members of students. Some…

Albion’s newly approved Interim City Manager Douglas K. Terry spoke to the council and public on Monday, Nov. 12, the night he was formally approved night by the city council. Terry is local and not a stranger to running small…

On Monday, Albion’s City Council expressed their gratitude to Douglas K. Terry for accepting the position of interim city manager and to retiring Albion Department of Public Safety Chief and outgoing Interim City Manager Scott Kipp. As Terry spoke during…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A former St. Joseph County prosecutor who had a high-profile drunk driving arrest four years ago was arrested in late October this year after another alleged drunk driving incident. John McDonough, who served…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Two finalists were named last week for the position of executive director for the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority.The DDA’s board selected Honor Flight Network National Program Director Bobbie Bradley and current DDA…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS TWP. — A mother faces open murder charges after being arrested last week after her 2-year-old child was found unresponsive.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at the Memory Lane Mobile…

By Dennis Volkert Frank Perez retained his position as mayor of Sturgis, Rick Bir was appointed vice mayor and three new members formally joined Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday, at the board’s annual organizational meeting.In the Nov. 5 election, Rodger…

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…

RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sturgis Historical Museum at the Depot.  NOVEMBERNov. 15“Chocolate in the City,” 5:30-8 p.m., downtown Sturgis.“The…

The Mid Michigan College Foundation recently hosted An Evening of Gratitude on the College’s Mt. Pleasant Campus.“This event brought together supporters and friends as we recognized the incredible impact our donors make,” said Alexa Carey, Executive Director of the Mid…

There’s lots to see and do around the area.If you are in a holiday mood, local Veteran, Lecia Griffin will have her White House Christmas ornaments on display at the Clare Union Depot. You will have a chance to view…