“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -Marcel ProustYo-Yos were once used as weapons in the Philippines.On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) will sponsor another “Pet Picture” event. This will take place at the Family Farm and Home store Read More…
By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us Read More…
It featured trick-or-treating at participating businesses, a trunk-or-treat at Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, wagon rides that departed from Sturgis Historical Museum, and monster truck rides, youth activities such as face-painting and bounce house, live music and food vendors. Halloween events continue in Sturgis on Oct. 31. A parade is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Residents of St. Joseph County will be deciding on some important items on the Tuesday, Nov. 4 general election ballot. From millage requests to local officeholders, there will be something for everyone to vote on when the polls open up in just a few days. Here’s a Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell lost 37-8 in a home game to Harbor Springs on Oct. 24 to end the regular football season.“We took the opening drive 64 yards and didn’t score. We stalled out on the 5-yard line,” Farwell coach Travis Waddell said. “Harbor Springs drove 95 yards in 16 plays to score. Read More…
“This is a day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Recently I was conversing with a middle-aged man, who had committed his life to God in his youth. Things were not going well for him, and he was doubting. The question naturally came up about the last time he Read More…
By Genine Hopkins After receiving a notification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week pausing SNAP benefits for the month of November, Michigan’s State House has put forward a bill, sponsored by Democrats Tonya Meyers Phillips of Detroit, Kimberly Edwards of Eastpointe, Betsy Coffia of Traverse City, Reggie Miller of Van Buren Township, and Read More…
On Tuesday, Mid Michigan College officially kicked off its Rooted in Community, Growing for Tomorrow campaign and broke ground on a soon-to-be-constructed event center on the Mt. Pleasant Campus.“We’re excited about what’s to come and building the next chapter of Mid’s story,” shared Mid President Tim Hood. “This campaign highlights our partners in progress and Read More…
Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us what Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor A Saugatuck man drowned Oct. 20 after falling off the roof of his houseboat in Mecosta County. Joseph Petty, 81, was performing routine maintenance on the vessel docked at Newaygo Boat Club on the Muskegon River near Stanwood when his wife Lynda reported him missing at 5:23 p.m., said the county Read More…