While remembering quite vividly the last parish directory we received, I noticed that many of our fellow parishioners have died, many have moved away, some no longer attend mass, and a number of new people have joined the parish. In short, I am grateful for the work that has been done to create a new Read More…
By Patricia Ferrell “This is DNR’s property,” said Lisa Graham during the June 4 ribbon cutting celebration of the Mill Pond Park Improvements Project in Farwell. Graham was there from the Village of Farwell, where she works.“They have dredged the Mill Pond,” said Graham — regarding the Village of Farwell. “We put in three pavilions.This Read More…
By Genine Hopkins Roughly 1,200 residents at the North end of the Harrison area are currently without power as of the time we went to press (Thursday morning, June 11) and as more dynamic and severe storms sweep through in the afternoon and overnight on Thursday, that number could increase. Strong winds on Wednesday evening Read More…
By Genine Hopkins Sometimes the world seems bleak and uncaring, but sometimes people can surprise you. That is the case for a feline named Sassy whose life was turned upside down this Spring and after several interesting twists, is now back on track. Harrison’s Budd Lake community swooped into action and has provided a happy Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Asher Yarhouse made his presence known in various sports arenas for Farwell doing the 2025-26 sports seasons.In basketball, it was his third varsity season and he made substantial progress throughout the year for an Eagle program which displayed marked improvement.“My fundamentals have gotten a lot better,” he said late in Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — After a severe storm rolled through Sturgis Thursday night, Sturgis city officials are asking residents to stay off the roads and stay at home while crews complete cleanup work. Approximately 3,000 people are out of power Friday morning as a result of the storm, which caused downed trees, limbs Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on June 10 received updates regarding the search for an interim city manager, the independent probe of the commission and a brief discussion regarding accusations of embezzlement at Doyle Community Center. City attorney TJ Reed said the law firm of Miller Johnson will oversee the commission investigation. Reed said Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — After 10 days on strike, United Auto Workers (UAW) officials announced that Local 2093 have reached a tentative agreement in bargaining contract negotiations with Dauch Corporation, also known as American Axle and Associates (AAM). In a livestream video Wednesday night, UAW President Shawn Fain announced the tentative agreement, Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorFENNVILLE—The Saugatuck girls soccer team added another chapter to its historic season Tuesday, June 4.With a 5-1 victory over St. Joseph Michigan Lutheran in a Division 4 regional semifinal, the Trailblazers earned the first regional soccer victory in school history, regardless of gender.“This was huge for us because we’ve never won a Read More…
ART is the word of the day on Saturday, June 13th for the 2nd Saturday Art in Douglas Gallery Stroll. This will be fun! There will be music in the streets, delicious snacks, exciting and stimulating artwork and adult beverages available at local restaurants that you are welcome to carry with you as you stroll from Read More…