By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Substance Abuse Prevention Services delivered an uplifting and personal presentation at the Dec. 1 Albion City Council meeting, offering a clear look at how youth leadership and prevention programs are growing in Albion and across Calhoun County. SAPS Assistant Director and Certified Prevention Specialist Maurice Barry began by noting that Read More…
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Poleski reports on jury duty and jail funding
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer JacksonCounty Commissioner Earl Poleski had two items for his monthly report on county news of interest to the townships in his area. There has been some improvement in the percentage of citizens showing up for jury duty. Poleski said in the past year about 2,000 citizens were summoned for jury Read More…
Jackson councilmember responds to parking concerns
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer Parking laws in Downtown Jackson changed beginning Dec. 1 and there has been flurry of negative comments and confusion. In an attempt to clarify things, Jackson City Councilman Will Forgrave put the following information on his Facebook page. “First, let’s talk about where we were prior to Dec. 1. We Read More…
Concord, Parma and Pulaski to partner on early voting
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer Since the 2024 presidential election, Michigan voters have been allowed to cast their votes early. From a state website: “The early voting period takes place for a minimum of nine consecutive days, ending on the Sunday before an election. Communities may decide to provide additional days of early voting, up Read More…
Road repairs, revenue shifts, and tight margins shape Albion’s 2026 budget talks
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion’s 2026 budget review began Dec. 1 with a study session. Council members worked through an 80-page draft budget and raised questions about changing revenue patterns, rising infrastructure costs, and the strain of road and utility work across the city. City Treasurer David Clark opened the study session with a Read More…
Smiles and connections light up 2025 Albion Aglow Parade
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Bundled up parade watchers braved 20 degrees F, while watching the children from Harrington Elementary School lead of this year’s Albion Aglow parade themed The North Pole. The bright lights of the floats revealed plenty of smiles, hugs and waves while kids giggled and laughed as they dove for the Read More…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers downed by Niles, Gull Lake; loses close to Hopkins
NILES — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team lost three in a row in the last week, losing to Niles 76-47 Friday, Dec. 5, losing to Gull Lake on the road 62-24 Monday, and losing a close 51-45 decision at home to Hopkins Tuesday.Against Niles, the Vikings scored more than 20 points in all but one Read More…
Out and About: Winter, holidays, and Christmas trees
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” ~ Will RogersHopefully this finds everyone doing what you can to stay warm and upright. With the recent snow storm, we are officially into the winter season. Flies and mosquitoes are no longer a problem, and for this I am truly thankful.We must now concentrate on Read More…
Family Court to receive state grant for new Abuse and Neglect Court in county
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A new court in St. Joseph County coming next year is looking to tackle abuse and neglect cases in the county that have to do with substance use.On Tuesday, the Executive Committee of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners placed an agreement for St. Joseph County Family Court Read More…
Santa’s arrival marks holiday season at ‘Dashing Through Downtown’
The arrival of Santa Claus was among highlights for “Dashing Through Downtown,” which took place Dec. 4-6 in Sturgis. He arrived with escort from a Department of Safety fire truck, preceded by Sturgis High School’s marching band and flag team, starting at the depot and continuing to Free Church Park. There, revelers could meet him and Read More…