By Bill Mullaly The Concord Yellowjacket varsity baseball team split with conference-leading Vermontville Maple Valley on Tuesday evening at home in a crucial Big 8 Conference showdown. “We played really well in the first game, and we picked up a big win,” said Concord head coach Scott Chase. “We started out well in game two, Read More…
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Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Dr. Bryan Newton has been officially named as the ninth president of Glen Oaks Community College. In a press release Friday, the college announced that Newton, who previously served as the vice president for enrollment management and student services at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Md., would succeed the Read More…
GOCC to offer Newton presidential position
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Glen Oaks Community College appears to have found their next president. At a special meeting Thursday, April 25, the GOCC Board of Trustees officially extended an offer to Dr. Bryan Newton to be the ninth president in the college’s history. The decision was made after nearly an hour of Read More…
Mendon, White Pigeon schools seek bond renewals in May election
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Two local school districts are seeking approval of bond renewals in an election next week. On Tuesday, May 7, voters in the Mendon and White Pigeon school districts will be putting forward bond renewal requests before voters. Both renewals would not involve any tax rate increases, and would keep Read More…
Obituary: Mary Ann Louise Greider
Mary Ann Louise Greider, age 89 of Leonidas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2024, also known as “Bridge Club Day”. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on December 1, 1934 the daughter of Elmer and Mary Margaret (Detmer) Kramer. Mary Ann attended Riley High School and was part of the Read More…
Obituary: Mark Richard Dobson
Mark Richard Dobson, 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home.He was born May 30, 1952 the son of Albert (Dick) R. Dobson and Evelyn (Guthrie) Zerfas in Lansing, Michigan. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. His passion was often expressed in his wildlife art where he specialized in painting Read More…
Obituary: Doris Ann Tulla
Doris Ann Tulla, 67, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Bronson, Mich. Arrangements were handled by Hohner Funeral Home.
Out and About
If you are a fan of Jeopardy! and enjoy participating in trivia games, here are some interesting facts about the Great Lakes you might want to jot down and remember for your next trivia gathering:
STURGIS BRIEFS
Spring brush and leaf collection continuesSturgis Department of Public Services will begin its May brush collection.Pickup begins on the north side of the city and proceeds southward.Weather conditions and varying amounts of brush make it difficult to adhere to a specific schedule. Officials suggest having material on the property terrace, ready for gathering. Do not Read More…
Marion boys track team takes fourth at Onekama
By John RaffelCorrespondent Marion competed in the recent Onekama Invitational.The boys finished fourth out of nine teams.“We had a good performance overall on a good weather day,” Marion coach Jason Keeler said. “It was prime time for a track meet. James Williams won the shot with a throw over 40 feet for the first time Read More…