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South Haven City Clerk resigns
By James Windell In December, 2024, Mayor Annie honored South Haven’s City Clerk, Megan Kiker, with a proclamation for her “exceptional dedication and tireless work during the 2024 election season, ensuring the integrity and success of the electoral process.”Throughout her…
Committee of the Whole discusses funding for lifeguard program
By James Windell Who starts a program without figuring out how to pay for it?That was a question raised by more than one South Haven resident after the City Council approved starting a lifeguard program and the announcement that a…
Paw Paw Schools receive $2500 donation from Family Fare
To help celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Paw Paw Family Fare on Saturday, students from Paw Paw Early Elementary designed a beautiful banner and participated in the ribbon-cutting. On behalf of PPPS, Superintendent Jeremy Davison also accepted a generous…
PPMS principal retiring
After serving 16 years as principal at Paw Paw Middle School, Jerry McDaniel will be retiring later this year.“I am leaving Paw Paw after 16 years as principal at the middle school,” said McDaniel. “This will be my last year as…
Paw Paw Township Board approves tools for new fire truck
PAW PAW – At the Monday, March 9, Paw Paw Township Board meeting, board members approved a request from the Paw Paw fire chief for needed tools for a new fire truck.Paw Paw Fire Department Fire Chief Kyle Richardson submitted…
Eagle Court of Honor for 3 Held at Lawrence
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com LAWRENCE – Marking the 100th anniversary year of Lawrence Boy Scout Troop 197, an Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held for three of its members at the Lawrence United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 22.The…
Resource center helps victims of TR tornado with recovery resources
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Timothy Williams and Sharon Ross were sheltering in their house on South Main Street in Three Rivers on March 6 when the EF-2 tornado hit the city.Ross said a “rather large” tree fell…
Samaritan’s Purse receives sendoff from community
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One of the charity organizations helping residents in the wake of the March 6 tornadoes in Three Rivers and Union City received a sendoff from the community on their final day in the…
SHS robotics team receives recognition at district meet
Sturgis High School’s robotics team received the Rising All-Star Award at the recent FIRST district robotics competition. The team is in its first year.Coaches are Khanya Sigwela and Xandra Duelge.Present at the event:Drive team: Krys Johnson (captain), Alina Chen, Emmalyn…
Updates to compost site rules approved by Sturgis City Commission
By Dennis Volkert After lengthy discussion on March 25, Sturgis City Commission approved revisions to the policy for the compost site and its large-volume drop-off fee. Changes are intended to clarify rules and situations that may have changed since the policy’s…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
MARCHMarch 27-31No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (spring break).March 31“Medicare 101,” education event, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis District Library. APRIL April 1-3No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (spring break).April 1-11Submission period for “Art Around Town,” Open Door Gallery.April 2St. Joseph County mobile…
Resource center helps victims of TR tornado with recovery resources
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Timothy Williams and Sharon Ross were sheltering in their house on South Main Street in Three Rivers on March 6 when the EF-2 tornado hit the city.Ross said a “rather large” tree fell…
Harrison Family Fare celebrates re-grand opening
By Genine Hopkins As many smaller towns are losing their local grocery stores, Family Fare in Harrison just got a major facelift in renovations to the unit. Built in 2006, the store has not had a remodel since and was…
New playground equipment arrives in Hayes Township
By Genine Hopkins Looking like big presents for a huge Christmas tree, Hayes Township’s new playground equipment has been delivered and the anticipation is thrilling! As the weather continues to warm, construction will begin on the new playground leaving the …
Annual EGG-Stravaganza at the Clare County Airport April 11th
The Annual EGG-Stravaganza Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 11th, and the time is pushed forward a bit to account for the Monthly Food Distribution at the Clare County Transit Building that morning. Times for the hunt…
St. Joseph County ISD selects CTE director Berry as new superintendent
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The St. Joseph County Intermediate School District has found its next superintendent. Jim Berry, the current Career and Technical Education director for the ISD, was offered the superintendent’s position Monday by the ISD’s Board…
City’s tornado response recapped at wild city meeting Tempers flare around siren timing
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — In the first city commission meeting since an EF-2 tornado ripped through the city, Three Rivers city leaders Tuesday addressed the overall response to the tornado in a lengthy presentation that was mostly…
School board approves purchase of buses, bus camera system
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved several measures at its March 16 meeting.Bus recommendation. The board approved the purchase of two 77-passenger buses from Hoekstra Transportation, at a total cost of $329,080. Two other companies had submitted bids: Holland…
Civic Players set for ‘Anne of Green Gables’
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Civic Players presents “Anne of Green Gables,” this weekend at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Show times are 7 p.m. March 20-21 and 2 p.m. March 22.“Anne of Green Gables” follows Anne Shirley’s journey from a mischievous…
Jackson man sentenced for role in vehicle theft ring
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer A Jackson man was sentenced to prison this month for his role in a criminal organization responsible for stealing vehicles across Michigan. Josiah Capetillo, 24, was sentenced March 13 by Judge Sarah Lincoln in 37th…
