If you haven’t already heard, as of this date, I still have not had my by-pass surgery. It seems that the people at Priority Health have not communicated with each other and as a result, have not approved my surgery. Therefore, we are playing the “waiting game”. My surgeon has been almost as upset as Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Department of Public Safety presented a five-year strategic plan at a special work session Dec. 11 involving the city commission and staff.The plan was created with guidance from city staff, department members, input from elected officials and insight drawn from the public.The report encompasses city vision and goals for the department, Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A bond request for a woman accused of killing her 2-year-old child was denied by a judge Monday.St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman denied a bond motion for Paige Nichole Bohne in a bond hearing Monday morning. In his ruling, Stutesman cited the charge of open Read More…
RECURRINGChildren’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. 20Half-day at Sturgis Public Schools. Dec. 23-31Winter recess for Sturgis Public Schools.Dec. 24-25Sturgis city hall closed. JANUARYJan. 1Sturgis city hall closed. Jan. 1-3Winter recess for Sturgis Public Read More…
Jo Ann Raymond, age 85 of Clare, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. Jo was born the daughter of George and Cora (Wilson) Conklin on February 5, 1939 in Flint. She was united in marriage to Jack Raymond on December 22, 1956 with him predeceasing her on October 26, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s girls basketball team will enter the holiday break with a 2-2 record.On Tuesday, “we dropped a tough game against Meridian, losing 74-43,” Harrison coach Ryan Carlstrom said. “Leading the way for us was Lydia Kendall with 21 points and 13 rebounds, she even took three charges defensively. Second in Read More…
There is a story about St. Francis of Assisi that after his conversion God asked him to build his church. Of course, he said yes, and he gathered stones and began to build the walls. It was hard work! Then God spoke to him again, something like, “Not the physical stone and mortar, but build Read More…
Christmas has to be the most hectic, wonderful time of the whole year.With the big day only five days away now, I’m finally, nearly, or almost ready…or something.Gifts have been wrapped, packed and mailed to the California and North Carolina ‘grands, and the rest are beside me in a basket for the local family around Read More…
By Genine Hopkins The Hayes Township General Board of Trustees held their final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Below are some of the items discussed.After calling the meeting to order, conducting the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call (all members present), The Hayes Township Board of Trustees heard from their County Commissioner, Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Kudos to Clare Business Owner Jim Paetschow who, in the spirit of the Christmas season and because of his love for animals, recently “Paid it Forward” when he decided to donate all adoption fees at the Clare Animal Shelter through the end of the year.Because of his generosity, some area youngsters have Read More…