There is nothing new about the retail sector’s Black Friday except that it seems to start earlier this year. The name comes from the hope that customers will do sufficient holiday shopping that they will convert eleven months or red ink into the black ink of a profit by the end of the year. Read More…
It’s small business Saturday this weekend, and that gives me an excuse as to why you should shop with your small retailers and stay away from the big chains and online buying.Our small towns are treasures. People love to visit and take part in their beauty. Most importantly, these small towns are dependent on a Read More…
By Gari Voss December 2024 presents three Fridays for Downtown Allegan to turn into mini celebrations. On those three Fridays, stores remain open until 8pm. Along with the extended store hours, there are additional events. Each year, residents and visitors have opportunities to support local businesses while completing the all-important holiday shopping.Every Friday, stores will Read More…
Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies seized 120 pounds of cocaine after they stopped a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 131 in Martin Township, early this week.Officials said the truck was pulled over during a routine commercial vehicle inspection when deputies became suspicious of the driver’s behavior. The investigation then prompted an examination of the vehicle, where illegal Read More…
By Gari Voss The new council members were seated at the desk for the Monday, November 25, 2024, meeting. City Manager Joel Dye ran the meeting until the mayor and mayor pro tem were elected. An addition to the agenda of the Girl Scout property passed. The 2024-25 mayor will be Traci Perrigo, and the Read More…
By Rick CordesC-N correspondent THREE RIVERS – Allen Edwin will begin construction of 37 rental units in the Three Rivers Meadows subdivision following approval by the Three Rivers City Commission of the builder’s proposal.Commissioners, in regular session Tuesday, Nov. 18, voted 4-1 in favor of the plan. Voting yes were commissioners Christopher Abel, Steven Haigh, Read More…
This is the time of the year when our thoughts and actions are drawn toward the act of helping those in need. The motto of Lions Clubs International is “WE SERVE”. Lions help those in need every hour of every day and every day of the year. If there is a need anywhere in the Read More…
By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS – The highly anticipated Christmas Around Town event will sleigh into Three Rivers on Friday, Nov. 29 and will feature a variety of activities and opportunities for young, recently young, and more “seasoned” celebrants.Horse drawn carriage rides will begin at 3 p.m, and a Window Story Book Stroll featuring Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A preliminary hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old child was waived last week.According to the St. Joseph County 3B District Court, 21-year-old Paige Nichole Bohne waived the preliminary hearing in the case, which was scheduled to occur on Tuesday, Nov. 26 in front Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Students at Sturgis Public Schools got a taste of Japanese food and culture from John Sugimura, a second-generation Japanese chef.The meal featured yakitori and yakisoba, a Japanese type of grilled chicken skewers, grilled noodles and vegetables.“It’s nutritious, authentic and it tells a story,” Sugimura told Sturgis Sentinel.In Japan, “yaki” means grill, “tori” Read More…