By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion City Council met Monday evening, Oct. 20 at the Marshall Opportunity High School Auditorium, 225 East Watson Street. The larger venue gave residents room to attend, though only a few people were present. The evening began with presentations and recognitions. Community advocate Marquetta Frost brought students to receive a Read More…
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Large attendance for No Kings March held for first time in Albion while Moral Monday continues strong
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Moral Monday protests in Albion continue even as many of the Monday protesters attended Saturday’s No King Kings rally in the city. Up to 45 people in the public area in front of the Albion Post Office were waving banners, ringing bells and beating tambourines in response to the steady Read More…
Out and About: Fundraisers, the Navy, and new inventions
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” -Henry MillerIf you didn’t make it to the American Legion on October 11, you missed a fantastic Burger Night fundraiser, thanks to Molly and T.J. from Mr. B’s Dairy Bar. Together, they grilled Burger Baskets with all proceeds going to American Legion Read More…
City Commission conducts first review of proposed recycling ordinance
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday conducted a first reading of a proposed recycling ordinance. The board approved the initial reading by a 7-2 vote, with mayor Frank Perez and commissioner Marvin Smith voting no. A second reading is required to approve the ordinance, and is expected to take place at the board’s next Read More…
Final meeting for city controller Keyser
Holly Keyser, controller for the city of Sturgis, attended her final commission meeting Oct. 22, and will retire Oct. 31.Keyser has worked for the city for the past 17 years.“I am happy to be part of the community, and looking forward to the next phase, spending more time with family … I”m really proud of Read More…
Hundreds attend ‘No Kings’ protest in Centreville
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The lawn of the historic courthouse in Centreville was the site of one of thousands of nationwide “No Kings” protests against the policies and actions of President Donald Trump’s second term.Organizers of Saturday’s two-hour event said approximately 400 people attended the protest, one of the largest showings for such Read More…
Election Preview 2025: SJC voters to decide on 911 millage renewal, reduction in November election
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — It’s not often you hear of a governmental entity asking voters to decide on an operating millage renewal that comes with a reduction in said millage. However, that is what St. Joseph County’s 911/Central Dispatch is asking county voters to consider on the Tuesday, Nov. 4 ballot, as the Read More…
Clare boy runners take second place
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s cross country boys team was second and the girls were fifth in the Northern Michigan Meet of Champions at Cadillac on Saturday.Alpena won the Division 1 and 2 boys race at 41, while Clare was second at 65 followed by Gladwin 75, Shepherd 78, Gaylord 79, Cadillac 162.For the Read More…