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Faces in the Crowd: In Memory of Don Gilmore
Faces in the Crowd: In Memory of Don GilmoreThe community of Marion has lost a number of good people in 2023, Don Gilmore being one of them.Many locals remember Don from his time as Village President; others remember him as…
Arrows out for first Douglas public hunt
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR A Douglas public notice issued last Thursday said let city deer hunting start on 17 public acres (see map) north of Wiley Road, south of Ferry Steet, west of Northern Lights Condominiums. Tighten bow strings, retest…
Runners take off on Old Airport land
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck High School, whose trophy cases groan and keep growing with state cross country trophies, may have found a home course at last. Except … “Angelina,” co-coach and teacher Rick Bauer said of his wife, “and…
Events scheduled for Lifelong Learners group
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Lifelong Learners program continues to thrive.The program, a collaborative effort between the community education departments from Plainwell and Otsego, offers senior citizens the opportunity to get involved and remain active in the community.Lifelong Learners held…
Hill receives Chris Haas Volunteer of the Year Award
Gail Hill (far right) was honored as the 2023 Chris Haas Volunteer of the Year during a Plainwell City Commission meeting. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Putting her faith into action.That’s the way Gail Hill views her volunteer efforts…
Dafoe fills vacancy on Otsego Board of Education
Michael Dafoe officially joined the Otsego Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 16. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego Board of Education welcomed its newest member on Monday, Oct. 16.Michael DaFoe was selected from a field…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorRoundaboutDouglas, deluged with more WTF?’s than praise, punted fast on its 2015 Blue Star Highway splitting.The baby cutting divvied 3 car and truck lanes — from the Kalamazoo River bridge south to Center Street — into now 2…
Runners take off on Old Airport Land
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck High School, whose trophy cases groan and keep growing with state cross country trophies, may have found a home course at last. Except …“Angelina,” co-coach and teacher Rick Bauer said of his wife, “and I have been…
Allegan’s new elementary breaks ground
Elementary students, who hope to attend the new complex in several years, tossed the final scoops of dirt. By Gari Voss The official groundbreaking for the new Allegan Elementary School occurred on October 20, 2023. After a weather postponement from…
Two vehicles roll over, victims transported to hospital
On October 23th, 2023 at 11:25am Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call of an injury crash on M-40 Hwy near 127th Ave in Heath Township, Allegan County. When responding Deputies arrived on scene they found 2 vehicles rolled over in…
Make Halloween Frighteningly Safe
By Gari Voss All Hallows Eve will arrive October 31, 2023. Some communities set times for Trick-or-Treating. There are some special opportunities offered by specific organizations. Take a moment to ensure that everyone has a safe, fun evening. The City…
Lawrence woman killed in county head-on crash
Lawrence woman killed in head-on crash in Allegan County Friday morningA 30-year-old woman is dead and a 71-year-old man is hospitalized following a head-on crash in Allegan County’s Trowbridge Township Friday morning.Around 10:00 a.m. Allegan County Central Dispatch received a…
Teachers, support staff of the year honored
Inspire Academy 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Josh Bryan, and Support Staff Professional of the Year, Mrs. Laura Heath LaFayette High School 2023-24 Support Staff Professional of the Year Camillia Rampey LaFayette High School 2023-24 Teacher of the Year…
Ambulance stolen from Valley Hospital sparks community disbelief
Mugshot of suspect Serenity Nyanda Trinea Rolland By John BriceCorrespondentValley Police Chief Mike Reynolds released details to the public regarding the theft of a Lanett Fire Department ambulance from East Alabama Medical Center Lanier Hospital on 48th Street in Valley…
Lawrence Community Seeks “Justice for Annie”
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – The Lawrence community is mourning the loss of a beloved deer that was euthanized Friday, Oct. 20, in Lawrence Township while the Pokagon Band Tribal Police was assisting Van Buren County law enforcement in…
Trunk or treating events planned throughout area
PAW PAW – Several area churches will sponsor trunk or treating events throughout the area, as well as area towns, where regular trick-or-treating hours have been set.Tapper Auto Group and Paw Paw District Library will hold a 2023 Halloween Spooktacular,…
Gobles area man faces home invasion charges
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer GOBLES – A 40-year-old Gobles area man is facing several charges, including home invasion, after an incident that occurred Oct. 22, in Gobles, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren…
Sturgis City Commission to select 2nd precinct member Oct. 25
Notable topics for the Oct. 25 meeting of Sturgis City Commission. Topping the agenda is the board’s selection of second precinct commissioner, to fill the remainder of Brandon Kinsey’s unexpired term. Alan Albanian and Rodger Moyer have applied for the…
Sheriff’s candidates speak on issues publicly for first time at candidate forum
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON(Clockwise from top left) Dennis Allen, Jason Bingaman, Joe Bingaman, Chad Spence and Gordon Evilsizor make their case to the community on why they should be the next St. Joseph County sheriff during a candidate forum held…
New office for the newspapers
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher After spending nearly 100 years in our office at 124 N Main in Three Rivers, the Commercial-News, Sturgis Sentinel, and Penny Saver have moved two blocks east to a third-floor suite in the Great Lakes Technology building…
