Ann Gould (Childs) Gray passed peacefully in Douglas, Michigan, on June 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, on January 26, 1944, to her late parents Theron Jr. and Ruth (Ramlow) Childs. Ann lived a life marked by kindness, intelligence, and creativity. Ann’s career was a testament to her dedication Read More…
One could not escape all the clutter on the airwaves and internet concerning the debate between Biden and Trump this past week. The subject was pontificated on at length, everywhere. How badly did Biden, lose, everyone asked. Will he pull out of the race, many questioned.That was the week that was, but unfortunately another important Read More…
Allegan County health officials are warning Fennville residents not to touch the water stemming from the Fennville-Billings drain.The no-body contact advisory was issued following a sewer main break near the intersection of Main and Maple streets Monday at around noon.The advisory impacts the area from the city’s south side to M-89 (124th Avenue).The Allegan County Health Read More…
Preparing for Visitors! The weekend leading to the July 3rd Jubilee contained Friday’s Rollin’ on the River and Monday’s Fork in the Road, Food Truck Rally. Before the streets and Riverfront became filled with those enjoying the fun, food and fireworks on July 3, 2024, the streets needed some sprucing up. Downtown Allegan has taken Read More…
By Donald Talonen James Edward Rawson was convicted on June 26 of first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife’s son in 2022. Rawson was found guilty of first-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The trial began June 18 Read More…
One person is dead and four others are injured after a crash in Fillmore Township on Sunday afternoon, according to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office. ACSO said around 1 p.m. dispatch received a call about a serious crash that happened at the intersection of 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Fillmore Township. The preliminary investigation showed that Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Wednesday that three highways in St. Joseph County will be getting resurfacing work done beginning next week. On Tuesday, July 9, MDOT will be resurfacing U.S. 131 from Dickinson Road in Constantine to Garber Road in White Pigeon, M-60 from Hoffman Read More…
Nicole Gittinger is retiring from Sturgis Public Schools. Gittinger has worked at the district for 15 years. She served as principal at Wall and Eastwood schools, then was named assistant superintendent for SPS. She received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary and special education from Michigan State University, and later a master’s degree in educational Read More…
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” Frank Angelo Paniccia, 91, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, supported by his large loving family. Formerly of Columbus, Ohio he moved to Bonita Springs, Florida in 1988 before relocating to Bentley Village in Naples 12 years ago. He was born April 24, Read More…
We have a special anniversary coming up here in Albion on July 4. It was 180 years ago that the first railroad train arrived in Albion. The State of Michigan financed the building of a strap-iron railroad across Southern Michigan in the early 1840s, and the tracks reached Albion on June 25, 1844. On July Read More…