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Trio arrested for burglary, twenty guns recovered

Trio arrested for burglary, twenty guns recovered

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20254 min read

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office received a report of a breaking and entering of a residence located in the 5000 block of N. Coolidge Ave located in Hayes Township, Clare County. During this…

Plainwell among districts for new program for children

Plainwell among districts for new program for children

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20258 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The start of the 2025-26 school year brings with it a new program from the Allegan County Community Foundation (ACCF) aimed at encouraging students, their families and entire communities to dream big.A Children’s Savings Account (CSA)…

Otsego wraps up summer programs with big events

Otsego wraps up summer programs with big events

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20255 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor As has been the case for the past several years, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons were full of family fun in Otsego this summer.In partnership with the Together Otsego Prospers (TOP), Otsego Public Schools held Summer…

Sheets to the wind

Sheets to the wind

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20251 min read

Saugatuck Yacht Club Youth Sailing Progam mariners ages 5 and up continue plying Kalamazoo Lake learning the art and enjoying sunshine on the water throughout month’s end. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)

Sign in

Sign in

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20251 min read

Public works crews last week placed this “Saugatuck” sign, formerly up at Mt. Baldhead Park on the west side of the Kalamazoo River, at the corner of Blue Star Highway and Holland Street, the main north entry into town. The…

Labor Day Bridge Walk will return

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20251 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorThe Labor Day Blue Star Bridge Walk will be back — with a longer route this year.What would have been last year’s 26th annual crossing was canceled “due to challenges in gathering the necessary resources to ensure the…

Cooler temperatures brought crowds to Allegan area

Cooler temperatures brought crowds to Allegan area

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20254 min read

By Gari Voss The first weekend in August 2025 brought some relief to temperatures over 90 degrees, and the residents around Allegan took advantage.For those in Fennville, the crowd gathered downtown on Thursday to say good-bye to July and enjoy…

Father, sons serve in county law enforcement

Father, sons serve in county law enforcement

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20253 min read

One family’s dedication to public service stands out – with three relatives serving in three different law enforcement departments across Allegan County.Tpr. Luke Greydanus with the Wayland Post has the unique opportunity to serve alongside his brother and father, albeit…

Man drowns at TriPonds resort

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20251 min read

An incident occurred at the TriPonds Family Camp Resort in Valley Twp at 3:30 on Saturday where a 60-year-old man drowned.Officials from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the man was found unresponsive in the water by people at the…

New recycling barn added to Antwerp Township Transfer Station

New recycling barn added to Antwerp Township Transfer Station

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20253 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com ANTWERP TOWNSHIP – The Antwerp Township Transfer Station recently saw the completion of a Recycling Barn last fall that has improved the Township’s recycling efforts, according to the Antwerp Township supervisor.Daniel Ruzick said the township received…

Mattawan police officer killed in line of duty remembered during 20th anniversary memorial service

Mattawan police officer killed in line of duty remembered during 20th anniversary memorial service

Editorial StaffAug 6, 20251 min read

LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Township Fire Department will hold a Centennial Celebration, Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Lawrence Township Fire Station, 205 N. Paw Paw St., Lawrence.The event will feature fire truck demos, food trucks,…

Man who shot himself while being tased is sentenced to at least 9 years in prison

Man who shot himself while being tased is sentenced to at least 9 years in prison

Editorial StaffAug 5, 20252 min read

Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wilson sentenced James Mitchell Kerr III on the charges of Assault with Intent to Murder, Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, and Felony Firearms on July 31. According to a press release from, Jackson-Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey Guernsey Kerr…

Swingin’ at the Shell opens its 21st season Aug. 3 with Allentown

Swingin’ at the Shell opens its 21st season Aug. 3 with Allentown

Editorial StaffAug 5, 20253 min read

By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer The Victory Park bandshell in Albion will once again be alive with music on Sunday evenings for the 21st season of Swingin’ at the Shell. The series promises a diverse lineup featuring rock classics, Gaelic…

Mia Sims, age 18, fatally shot on Sunday after church

Mia Sims, age 18, fatally shot on Sunday after church

Editorial StaffAug 5, 20254 min read

By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Mia Sims, age 18, joins John Lusch, age 35; Emarion Flowers, age 22; and Anthony Owens, Jr. age 41 – as yet another victim of fatal gun violence this year in Jackson. Sims was shot…

Dam Removal Open House draws questions and curiosity

Dam Removal Open House draws questions and curiosity

Editorial StaffAug 5, 20256 min read

By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Even though the invitation featured a photo of the Victory Park waterfall, the July 24 open house at Victory Park wasn’t about that landmark, at least not for now. About 50 people gathered at the…

City Council meeting covers two development projects

City Council meeting covers two development projects

Editorial StaffAug 5, 20256 min read

By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion residents packed the library at Marshall Opportunity School on July 28 for a City Council meeting. About 50 people attended the midsummer session held offsite while City Hall’s 65-year-old elevator awaits replacement. Rod Auton…

Colon schools seeking $14m bond proposal in August election

Colon schools seeking $14m bond proposal in August election

Robert TomlinsonAug 4, 20258 min read

Proposed new gymnasium complex, school tech and infrastructure upgrades highlight proposal By Robert TomlinsonNews Director COLON — Voters in Colon will be deciding Tuesday whether or not to approve a school bond proposal that district administrators say will not raise…

Music, magic, comedy highlight Sturges-Young Performance Series

Music, magic, comedy highlight Sturges-Young Performance Series

Dennis VolkertAug 1, 20251 min read

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts in Sturgis has announced its Performance Series for 2025-26.  Dates and featured shows: Oct. 25: Deep Blue Something. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Anniversary Tour. Dec. 3: Dance Alive National Ballet. “The Nutcracker.” Feb. 7: Krendl Magic.…

TR man helps Elkhart man reunite with racecar thought lost for 60 years

TR man helps Elkhart man reunite with racecar thought lost for 60 years

Editorial StaffAug 1, 20254 min read

THREE RIVERS — An Elkhart, Ind. man who thought he would never again see the car he and his father built got an amazing surprise nearly 60 years later, thanks to the power of the Internet and the curiosity of…

‘Dog days’ features canine competition, live music

‘Dog days’ features canine competition, live music

Editorial StaffAug 1, 20251 min read

As one might expect, a canine show was the focus of “Dog Days,” held Aug. 1 in downtown Sturgis.Participants competed for ribbons in five categories: Best Pooch Costume, Best Talent/Trick, Musical Chairs, “Waggiest” Tail and Judges Choice for Favorite Dog.Sweet…

HUGE Estate Sale
August 27-30, 10 am - 5 pm (Part II September 17-19)
57520 Gearharts Landing, Three Rivers, MI

Antique furniture (some special finds!), Hoosier Cabinets, Wonderful dressers, Beds, Desks, Lamps, Wicker, Trunks, etc. Women’s Vintage Clothing, Fur Coats, Boots, Linens, Large Quilt Collection, Jewelry, Pocket Watches, Clocks, Nice Pottery, Comic Books, Huge amount of DVDs & CDs, extensive collection of Vintage Christmas, Patio and Garden Accents, Old Toys (many wind-up). Too much stuff to list! Over 60 years of accumulation! The Best Antique Sale we have ever seen! “Dealers, don’t miss this sale!”

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