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Major pileup closes I-94 on Monday
I-94 was shut down at Mile Marker 46 near Hartford in both directions Monday afternoon, due to a multi-vehicle crash. State Police said one person was injured. Drivers were asked to seek an alternate route until the crash scene was cleared. MSP said a heavy snowfall and driving too fast for conditions were factors in Read More…
80-year-old admits to trafficking drugs
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmailcom ALMENA – Charges are pending for an 80-year-old Paw Paw man who was allegedly trafficking narcotics from his Almena Township residence, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office. Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics detectives executed a search Read More…
Mattawan girls have new coach
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Rob Kuhtz ready to have a strong season with Mattawan’s girls basketball team as the new coach.Last year the team was 11-10, 3rd in SMAC West. The season featured the retirement of varsity coach Chad Conklin after 32 years involved in basketball, most, if not all, at Mattawan as JV Read More…
10-year-old child killed in Sherman Twp. crash; driver arrested
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SHERMAN TWP. — A 10-year-old was killed after a driver allegedly failed to stop in Sherman Township Monday. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred in the area of Banker Road and Balk Road in Sherman Township. The initial report given to police was that a motor Read More…
Lumen Christi advances to D-6 Football Finals
The Titans advanced to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 6 state finals with a 35-6 semifinal win at Novi last Saturday. Lumen Christi faces Lansing Catholic Friday at Ford Field beginning at 4 p.m. It is the third consecutive season the Titans have appeared in a state final – the last two being Read More…
Looking Out: Compound angles
by Jim Whitehouse “Are you working on anything in your shop these days?” says old friend Lyle Pratt. “Ugh,” I say. “Ugh?” “Yes. Ugh. I need to go back to school and take more math,” I say. “Shop class, you mean?” says Lyle. “Math. I’ve forgotten more than I remember about algebra, plane and solid Read More…
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit members do more than parades
by Sylvia Benavidez Members of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit come from all over the county to become an important part of Calhoun County’s law enforcement team, and they choose to do it without garnering a salary. Although the sheriff’s department supplies them with some equipment such as bullets, and a liaison officer, the Read More…
Hundreds Attend Jackson Downtown Parade Nov. 22
Hundreds of local residents attended the Jackson Downtown Parade in Jackson last Friday. Local bands, service groups, and businesses highlighted the 75-minute parade on Michigan Avenue. Santa Claus brought up the rear of the parade – much to the chagrin of the children attending the annual event. An afterglow was held at Flagstar Bank on Read More…
Albion City Manager headhunting firm chosen, possible spring hiring, DDA reports new signage coming to city
By Sylvia Benavidez At Monday’s Albion City Council meeting Interim City Manager Doug Terry produced a list of firms to choose from to conduct the search for a new city manager. “Winter is a notoriously bad time of year for a professional search due to the holidays,” said Terry. Continuity is lost because of the Read More…