George David Williamson, Jr., age 69, a lifelong resident of Albion passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 16, 2024, under the loving care of his family. George was born May 2, 1955, in Albion the son of George and Shirley (Adkins) Sr. and they preceded him in death. He is also preceded Read More…
Jean Ryland Taylor, a 60-year Albion, Michigan, resident who worked as a journalist, served on the Albion Board of Education and was active in many civic organizations, died June 23, 2024, at her home. She was 91. Mrs. Taylor worked as a reporter and editor at the Albion Recorder newspaper from 1979-86. She also worked Read More…
Robert Lee “Bob” Copenhafer, age 76, passed away on June 19, 2024 at his home, losing his battle with ALS that began in 2020. Bob was born on January 27, 1948 in Three Rivers, Michigan the son of George and Elberta (Balke) Copenhafer. Bob graduated from Mendon High School in 1966 and Kansas State University Read More…
The Annual Three Rivers Water Festival seems to get better every year. We didn’t get as involved as we normally do with the many activities this year, so next year we want to try and make more time for this annual event.I did help this year with the Soap Box Derby on Friday afternoon. The Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local nonprofit in Three Rivers was recently the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national wireless company for an upcoming community project.On Thursday, June 20, T-Mobile announced that The Huss Project was a recipient of one of their Hometown Grants, which provides funding to local development Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An expansion for Clark Logic in Three Rivers has been given the go-ahead by the Three Rivers Planning Commission.On Monday, planning commissioners approved a site plan for the company at 1170 N. Main St. in Three Rivers, which paves the way for a 40,500 square-foot warehouse addition on Read More…
The signature event at “Sturgis Fest” each year is “Electric Night Parade” on U.S. 12 through downtown. This year’s festival theme was “Disney Days,” and many float entries reflected the concept. The week of festivities concluded with a fireworks display at Kirsch Municipal Airport.
By Dennis Volkert An open house was held June 19 at 1106 Galyn St. in Sturgis, to mark the latest project involving Sturgis Neighborhood Program and St. Joseph County CTE construction trades. Attendees included students who built the home, their families, city commissioners, local contractors and suppliers, and civic groups. The house was built by 32 students, juniors and seniors, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Junior infielder Ryan Louch from Clare earned all-state honors from the Michigan High School Coaches Baseball Association and for good reason.Louch played a huge role in the Pioneers drive to district and regional baseball championships this season.It was his third varsity this year.Clare had a final record of 28-6.“The key Read More…
By John RaffelCorespondent MARION – Marion softball coach Ryan Raymond is coaching a Michigan Expos summer team which was in action last weekend in a Traverse City tournament.Raymond’s team includes his daughter Malley Raymond and seven girls from Evart plus Zoe Taylor from Big Rapids and Paityn Enos and Hayden Cutler from Reed City.The Expos Read More…