OCTOBERThroughout OctoberSturgis Historical Museum hours: 10 am..-2 p.m. Saturday, and by appointment, sturgismueseum@gmail.com, 269-503-7440.Oct. 18“Boo Bash 5K,” 9 a.m., fundraiser for Thurston Woods Village benevolent fund; registration fee $25.Oct. 20Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis Central Commons.Oct. 21St. Joseph County Commission meeting, 5 p.m., historic courthouse, Centreville.Sturgis Planning Commission meeting, 5:30 Read More…
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Police arrest wanted suspect day after hours-long police presence in Three Rivers
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police on Wednesday arrested a suspect that was wanted on a felony warrant following an hours-long police presence in Three Rivers Tuesday.According to Three Rivers police, officers from the Three Rivers Police Department were at a home in the 500 block of Ninth Street, near the Read More…
Farwell libero looks for strong finish
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Karleigh Ames is looking to finish off her third varsity and senior season as a Farwell volleyball player on a strong note.Ames said her first two seasons “have gone pretty decent.”Ames has been a libero for the Eagles.“You have to be aware of your surroundings and know where the ball Read More…
May I Walk with You? Lots of Churches
While perusing the latest “Great Lakes Bay Catholic”, the magazine of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw, I noticed that there are 24,466 registered families in the Diocese of Saginaw, along with 56 parishes. I remembered that a long time ago I spoke to a group of people about the structure of the Roman Catholic Church Read More…
Clare Equestrian Team Crowned State Champions
The Clare equestrian team competed last week in Midland for 4 days against the best teams in the state of Michigan. The team consisted of Natalie Malson, Kerrigan Koch, Brooklyn Zemko, Grace Russell, and Heidy Schunk dug deep and came out victorious by over a 30-point lead! These girls have had a great season as Read More…
Food pantry closed, searching for new home
By Genine Hopkins The Gathering Church will no longer be in Hayes Township and the Food Pantry associated with the Gathering Church is searching for a new home. Both are results of the land owner of the current location, next to Steve’s Country Market, selling the property and a new owner taking possession. The pantry Read More…
Clare’s Art Alley is set to unveil a new mural this weekend
By Christopher Johnson Clare’s art alley is getting its own splash of fall colors.Over the course of this week, the Clare County Arts Council has been busy with a new addition to the gallery space winding behind Cops & Doughnuts.Over a conversation of new brochures for the quilt committee, the idea was raised that something Read More…
Chili Cook Off fun raises funds
A perfect fall day brought more than 1,000 guests to enjoy the annual Cow Hill Yacht Club Chili Cook Off Sunday in Saugatuck’s Wicks Park. The Cook Off was a competition between 14 top area restaurants. They served chilis competing in two categories: traditional and unique, as well as for the overall prize, the Peoples’ Read More…
Douglas road to close
Douglas has notified motorists that St. Peter’s Drive will close Tuesday, Oct. 14 and remain so for two to three weeks, dependent on weather, to allow infrastructure to be brought to the new Centre Street Collective. The 10+-acre development, to consist of 19 single-family homes, 1- or 2-bedroom residential units plus retail shops and offices, Read More…
Saugatuck brushes off sidewalk chalk
By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck City Council decided at its Oct. 8 workshop to let well enough alone when it comes to chalk art on public sidewalks. The question of whether it constitutes free speech or violates a city ordinance banning malicious destruction, damage of, marring, injuring or defacing property has come to light lately Read More…