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Back to the Bricks makes pit stop in Clare
No one could resist checking out this Black & Gold Trans Am. The car is most noted for the 1977 film “Smokey and the Bandit.”. starring Burt Reynolds and Sally Field whose images are shown in the front seat. One Happy…
32nd Clare Summerfest starts Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare Summerfest 2024 is almost here again.The 32nd annual holiday celebration will take place from Tuesday, June 18 through Saturday, June 22. Festivities will include concerts, a citywide garage sale, craft show, bike parade, mountain bike race and…
2024 Marion Fair wraps up Saturday June 15
Competitors wind their way around the arena as the judge looks on A couple of young competitors smile as they work their way through a bit of a traffic jam during show competition A pig couldn›t resist taking a quick pit stop…
Resident worries about alternative trucking route on 6th Street
By Genine Hopkins Connie Marr brought to attention at the June 3rd Village of Marion meeting her concerns regarding the truck traffic on 6th Street due to the alternative truck route from 20 Mile (Main Street). Her concern was for…
Chamber of Commerce gears up for Marion Old Fashioned Days
By Genine Hopkins The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11, and the topic on everyone’s mind was the August Marion Old Fashioned Days rapidly approaching! From the Treasurer Sherry Jackson’s report of what was in the…
CITY OF LAFAYETTE
50 ALABAMA AVENUE WEST LAFAYETTE, AL 36862 WEDNESDAY JUNE 12, 2024 334-864-7181 DISCOLORED WATER NOTIFICATION The City of LaFayette Water Plant changed out a water pump at the Water Plant on Tuesday June 11, 2024, which has caused discolored water…
Stanislawski switches Saugatucks
By Scott SullivanEditorPeter Stanislawski will exit Saugatuck City Hall June 21 and step into Saugatuck Township Hall 10 days later.After 17 years as city treasurer, Stanislawki has resigned to become township finance coordinator. He will continue his separate role as…
City of Otsego updates speed limits
The speed limit throughout Eley Acres in the City of Otsego has been returned to 25 miles per hour, much to the delight of residents who live in the area. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) By Aaron MitchellOtsego City Manager Adhering…
Dix Street Elementary adds StoryWalk
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Near the end of last school year, Otsego Public Schools’ Alamo Elementary School received a StoryWalk on its playground.Now, Dix Street Elementary School in the district has followed suit.Students from the Allegan Area Tech Center recently…
Rain fails to dampen Bridgefest as crowdsenjoy rides, booths, music
Three carnival rides were set up along Riverfront Plaza, including a ferris wheel, a cyclone swing, and the pirate themed “Phantom’s Revenge”. Photo from the Downtown Allegan Facebook page The rain didn’t stop Kitten and the Tonics as they persevered…
Council discusses 2nd St. Bridge- to repair or not
Mayor Vines reads a Juneteenth proclamation alongside the celebration committee By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, June 10th of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance…
Lanett to host Juneteenth festival including fireworks
On Saturday, June 15th, the City of Lanett, and the Greater Valley Juneteenth Committee will celebrate 159th anniversary of Juneteenth on streets near the fountain at North Lanier Avenue and 1st Avenue, Lanett. The streets will be filled with great…
Paw Paw Alumni issued 9 scholarships worth $27k
The 2024 Paw Paw Alumni Scholarship winners this year are: From left to right: William Webster $6,000 PPAC Platinum Scholarship, Ian McDonald $5,000 PPAC Gold Scholarship, Addison Roy $3,000 PPAC Silver Scholarship, Emma Kenyon $2,000 PPAC Bronze Scholarship, Chloe Kooi…
County Museum to hold grand reopening, Sunday, June 23
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer HARTFORD – Following two years of repairs to the roof and structure of the Van Buren County Historical Museum in June of 2022, following a high wind and rainstorm that damaged the roof, the museum will…
Area News Briefs
Watervliet man arrested following high-speed chaseBy Paul GarrodStaff Writer BANGOR TOWNSHIP – A 43-year-old Watervliet man faces several charges after he led authorities on a high-speed chase, Thursday afternoon, June 6, through two townships in a stolen vehicle, according to…
Michigan Poor Homes: A Librarian’s Personal Quest
After his talk, Adam Oster answered questions and was explaining a point to this member of the audience Library of Michigan official Adam Oster showed this slide of several poor home buildings from the 19th century. The talk was given…
ALBION HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1924
Each year at this time we feature the Albion High School Class of 100 years ago. The Class of 1924 had 94 members; 39 were boys, and 55 were girls. Most of them had been born around 1906. It was…
Delinquent water bills to be added to summer tax bills, Senior Housing coming closer to reality for Albion
Those who owe delinquent water bills can expect to see them added to their summer tax bill. At Monday’s meeting, the Albion City Council voted to approve the addition of delinquent water bills and receivables owed to the city to…
180 graduate at Marshall High School Commencement
Albion High School graduate, Dr. Chris D. Coleman, is guest speaker, urges graduates to “focus on the task and the effort at hand, but don’t limit your possibilities” By John Hendler On a sunny, cloudless evening, 180 students were given…
TR Water Festival ‘goes for the gold’ in its 67th year
A look at the Three Rivers Water Festival midway at night during the 2023 festival. This year’s festival kicks off on Thursday, June 13 and runs through Saturday, June 15. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS…
