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Festive Friday ushers Downtown Allegan into the Christmas season
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Last Friday, December 6th, was the first of Downtown Allegan’s Festive Fridays, and the Christmas Spirit was in full swing.Local businesses were decorated with lights, garlands, ornaments, and trees. Free hot chocolate was available, courtesy of…
Canvassers seek pay increase
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN — Citing increased duties related to changes in stateelection law, specifically early voting and expanded absentee voting, the Allegan County Board of Canvassers last week passed a resolution asking the Board of Commissioners to increase its…
Former parent club member faces charges
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A former member of the Gilkey Elementary School Parent Club in Plainwell had her first day in court.Tara Lynn Drewyor, 44, was arraigned in district court on Monday, Dec. 9. She was charged with embezzlement—$50,000 or…
Casco fire destroys barn, farm implements
Fire destroyed a barn on a Casco Township (Allegan County) property on Sunday night.South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded at 10:15 p.m. to 68th Street near 103rd Avenue when a neighbor reported seeing a barn on fire.The barn was…
South Haven hires a new police chief
By James Windell The City of South Haven announced on Monday, December 9, 2024, that a new police chief has been hired.South Haven City Manager Kate Hosier, in a press release, said that the city was hiring Kevin Swope to…
City Council approves short term rental moratorium
By James Windell Amidst an inability to pass a revised short term rental ordinance, something that has been in discussion for at least two years, the South Haven City Council approved a six-month morato-rium on the issue.Both residents speaking at…
Paw Paw kicked off holiday season with tree lighting and children’s parade
The Paw Paw Children’s Christmas Parade saw a wide variety of participation, from the Paw Paw High School Marching band, to costumed characters, The Island of Misfit Toys draped over a school bus, a horse drawn sleigh and wagon, members…
Casey Davis appointed as Van Buren County Undersheriff
PAW PAW – The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday, Dec. 9, that Lt. Casey Davis has been appointed as undersheriff at the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Undersheriff Casey Davis brings a wealth of experience to this position,…
Area communities usher in holiday season
Lawton to hold “Christmas in the Village” Friday, Dec. 13LAWTON – The Lawton Lions Club will hold a “Christmas in the Village” Parade, Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m., followed by Buster’s Hayrides. The Lions Club will use the Lawton…
Langley Covered Bridge closed until further notice after height limiters hit
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The Langley Covered Bridge outside of Centreville is closed to traffic for at least the next two weeks after both height limiters in the area were hit last week. Road Commission Manager John Lindsey…
Santa arrives at ‘Dashing Through Downtown’ in Sturgis
Santa Claus got a fire truck ride to Free Church Park in Sturgis, on day two of “Dashing Through Downtown.” Sturgis High School marching band led the parade. It came on day two of “Dashing Through Downtown,” presented by Sturgis…
Feed Jackson Initiative Gives Away 1,000 Thanksgiving Meals
A group of restaurant owners, friends, and volunteers got together last Wednesday to help Jackson residents. In the end more than 1,000 Thanksgiving dinners were issued to local residents. Baby Bear Burger owner Marshawn Goodloe and a host of local…
Local resident and ADPS officer team up Thanksgiving save elderly couple from drowning by Sylvia Benavidez
Albion Department of Public Safety Chief Aaron Phipps shared at Monday’s City Council meeting how proud he was of his officers and the civilian who worked together to save an elderly couple from drowning on Thanksgiving. What started off as…
Christmas Around Town welcomes in holiday season in chilly conditions
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It certainly felt like the holiday season in downtown Three Rivers last weekend, not just with the festivities, but also with the weather conditions.The annual Christmas Around Town, held in downtown Friday and…
10-year-old child killed in Sherman Twp. crash; driver charged
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SHERMAN TWP. — A 10-year-old was killed after a driver allegedly failed to stop in Sherman Township Monday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred in the area of Banker Road and Balk…
Santa Claus to visit Doyle Center next week
By Steve Eldridge STURGIS — Who would have thought that Santa and Mrs. Claus lived right here in Michigan?They don’t, of course, but Tom Bland and his wife Cindy reside in Quincy, and spend nearly the entire month of December…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
COMING EVENTSRECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6“Dashing Through Downtown,” featuring “Kristkindlmarkt (4-9 p.m., Pleasant Avenue),…
Doherty Hotel celebrates 100 years
By David Hutchinson The Doherty Hotel held its Centennial Celebration on Sunday, December 1. It has been the Doherty family’s business since opening in 1924. Dean and Ann Doherty, the fourth generation of owners since Alfred James “A.J.” Doherty, hosted…
Clark charged with murder, mutilation of his grandmother
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Shawn Clark Jr, 23, has been charged with the September murder of his Grandmother, Donna Mae Croft, who was reported missing by family.After an extensive investigation, Croft’s body was found in the Meredith area.The Clare County Sheriff’s…
Grandson arrested for stabbing grandmother
On Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:41 p.m., The Clare County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a subject reporting a stabbing. The 911 caller was traveling on Harrison Ave when she was flagged down by a 68-year-old Harrison…
