by Christopher Johnson This past Tuesday, Woods Household Furniture and Appliances was the place to be. The Clare Chamber of Commerce organized yet another Family Night Out on a day that couldn’t have been blessed with better fall weather. At least 500 people came out to soak it up, according to organizers. A rough head Read More…
By Genine Hopkins After learning that the City of Harrison returned its lease on two parcels on Budd Lake near Saginaw & Hillcrest and that the properties were placed for sale by Harrison Community School’s Board of Education, a Special Meeting by the BOE was held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., to Read More…
By Lindsey Ashley This Monday, the board of commissioners held another open discussion regarding airport wildlife concerns.As many may recall, the city of Clare previously held an open discussion back in early September. During this discussion, the city spoke with Airport Manager Gabe Ambrozaitis as well as other members of the public to propose solutions Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent Clare (4-2) fired out to a 21-9 halftime lead and defeated Standish-Sterling 48-22 in Jack Pine Conference football action on Friday.It was 7-3 after the first quarter and 42-15 after three periods in Clare’s favor.Standish-Sterling kicked a 40-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. But Mason Heintz Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck Public Schools-sponsored fall Walk-a-thon and Serve-a-thon fall fundraisers last week raised a combined $160,605. The Friends of Saugatuck Middle & High School-organized Serve-a-Thon Sept. 18 involved middle school students, with support from parent and business sponsors, raising $54,240 via providing packing for Kids Food Basket and environmental stewardship at The Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas City Council Monday granted Vincent Beckman IV a 6-month sign ordinance exemption for a marker erected at his home at 14 and 16 Ferry St., the former West Shore Golf Course clubhouse. City planning and zoning administrator Sean Homyen told council staff had received a complaint about the sign, inspected Read More…
The Saugatuck-Douglas History Center presented Arthur Ashley the Charles J. Lorenz Award of Achievement, its top honor, and cited Christopher Thau as Volunteer of the Year at its annual membership meeting Oct. 2. Ashley, a US Army veteran, musician and data analyst, has been a SDHC volunteer for more than two decades. He and his Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor The City of Douglas seeks volunteers to help erect the final phase of its park project started in 2019: the children grades 5-12 area at the Schultz Park playground. What started in 2019 as a group of Douglas mothers to complete renovation of the downtown Beery Field playground plus the tots Read More…
Three things just go together to make a perfect fall day — crisp temperatures, color touring and enjoying a steaming bowl of chili. You can get this package deal at the annual Cow Hill Yacht Club Chili Cook Off Sunday Oct. 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. under a tent in downtown Saugatuck’s Wicks Park. Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe Saugatuck volleyball team played host to Martin on Tuesday, Sept. 30, with the Clippers prevailing 25-19, 25-22, 25-15.Martin’s serving played a big role in determining the outcome. The Clippers served up 20 aces, led by Mackenzie Schwartz with eight.“Our serving put the pressure on Saugatuck,” Martin coach Shannon Goddard said.Kenda Goddard Read More…