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A former Allegan County deputy accused of hitting and killing a woman in a 2022 high-speed crash was found not guilty last ThursdayThomas Goggins, 43, was previously charged with moving violation causing death and moving violation causing serious impairment, according…

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Central Dispatch picked up a call on Aug. 13 on a car-pedestrian crash on 26th St near 108th Ave in Trowbridge Township.Sgt. Bernard Austhof of the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department said the preliminary investigation shows…

LAWRENCE – The Van Buren Intermediate School District held its annual Van Buren County Backpack Giveaway Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Van Buren Tech, 250 South St., here, as part of their Back-to-School Bonanza 2023. Backpacks were handed out free…

South Haven, 18-19 August 2023 – South Haven is gearing up for a weekend of heartfelt gratitude and patriotism as it prepares to host the annual Salute to Veterans Weekend on August 18th and 19th. With a range of meaningful…

By Pamela Whitlow LaFayette Mainstreet kicked off its second Summer Food Truck Festival last Friday. What started out as severe thunderstorm warnings with floods of rain all week literally up until the 4:00pm starting hour ended up being a night…

By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, August 14th of 2023 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David…

St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite (center) makes a brief presentation on the state of the sheriff’s department during Tuesday’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioners approved drafting a complaint letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to possibly remove…

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore RooseveltI was raised in Michigan and in 1996, after spending over thirty years living in several other parts of the United States, returned home to live out the rest of my…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONPictured is the Three Rivers water tower. On Aug. 3, the city informed residents about lead levels in the city’s water being above an “action level” from the state, based on six homes out of 47 tested…

Sturgis Hospital has received designation as a “Rural Emergency Hospital,” a step that may alleviate some pressure as officials seek a buyer.  (Dennis Volkert photo)  By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Hospital has received designation as a “Rural Emergency Hospital.” The designation was…

Mike Bobalik formally announced his retirement as clerk for Sturgis Township, effective Sept. 1. (Dennis Volkert photo) Mike Bobalik has announced his retirement as clerk for Sturgis Township, effective Sept. 1. He made the formal proclamation Monday at the monthly meeting of…

Dashcam footage shows officers with their guns drawn following the vehicle pursuit of David Algarin Jr. Sunday morning. (Screenshot via St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Two people were killed in a double homicide in…

By Aaron Michell Old Fashioned Days is always a big deal around Marion, but this year’s celebration was perhaps the biggest and best in quite some time. Perfect weather, combined with an increase in events, vendors, and visitors, and the…

By Kaitlyn Campbell The Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour is coming back for its 17th year, and it’s going to be making stops in Clare and Harrison.The motor tour is going to be starting in Coldwater and ending in Cheboygan,…

The iconic Dairy Phil in Clare had its 70th birthday last Friday, and a former employee and special guest joined in on the celebration.United States Senator Debbie Stabenow took a visit to Clare and Dairy Phil, allowing her to think…

Kelly Sackett Melissa Pehlis James Chapman By Kaitlyn Campbell In April and July of this year, Clare County made national news when two different altercations between Michigan Republican Party lawmakers occurred at the Doherty Hotel. Now, on August 9, Prosecutor…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION –The Marion Village Council had a meeting on Monday night and president Flora Grundy said the village is in the process of hiring an ordinance enforcement officer, and several tickets have been issued for blight in…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – At last week’s Board of Commissioners meeting, the board approved the Prosecutor’srequest for an Intern Assistant Prosecutor.Commissioners approved the EMT Class at Pine River High School for the 2023/2024 school year. The board approved the…

By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council Monday OK’d buying the now largely-empty “old hospital” property at 415 Wiley Road east of Blue Star Highway for $1.5 million eyeing in the next 2 to 5 years consolidating municipal services on that site.The…

By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council, apprised July 24 fourth-year city manager Rich Labombard would resign effective Aug. 25, has wasted little time seeking at least an interim successor.Members Aug. 3 interviewed interim candidate Susan Montenegro (shown at left) and learned…