OTSEGO — The Sturgis girls suffered just their second loss of the season on Monday, as host Otsego edged the Trojans, 43-39.A second half comeback fell just short, as the Bulldogs held double-digit leads in both the third and fourth quarters. Sturgis coach Andy Phillips said that “It was a tough loss. We played our Read More…
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Permit for new massage establishment in TR recommended for approval Beebe: Talks may be coming of lessening burden for prospective massage businesses
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A new massage establishment could soon be on the way to Three Rivers, and could, unrelated to its application, spark new conversations about the requirements for such businesses to come into the city.On Monday, the Three Rivers Planning Commission unanimously recommended to the City Commission approval with conditions Read More…
Out and About: Kissing facts, regrets, and Valentines Day
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” -Abraham LincolnKissing Facts You Might Not Know
Multi-step process led to Sturgis Public Schools bond proposal
By Dennis Volkert On Jan. 12, Sturgis Board of Education approved a bond election resolution, by a 7-0 vote. Proposal details were approved by the board in November.The proposal is scheduled to appear on the May 5 election ballot. If approved by voters, it would allow the school district to borrow up to $98.475 million and issue Read More…
Sand sentenced to 5-15 years for sexual assault of minors
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A prison sentence was handed down Friday to a former food service worker at Mendon Junior/Senior High School accused of sexually assaulting minors.Kaitlyn Sand was sentenced by Judge Paul Stutesman in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court to five to 15 years in prison on two charges of third-degree Read More…
Farwell wrestlers beat St. Louis
By John RaffelCorrepondent FARWELL — Farwell wrestlers were in action earlier this week.“We wrestled in Sanford,” Farwell coach Ryan Cutler said. “We wrestled St. Louis and had a blowout loss but then we wrestled Pinconning and we got the win. It was 36-36. It went to the final tiebreaker which is a coin flip.”Farwell winners Read More…
May I Walk with You? WHO MADE GOD?
An interesting question was recently asked, “Who made God?” Whoa! Growing up in a Catholic Christian home we were taught that God always existed and that he created us. I am reminded of a song by Rich Mullins that reflects our Creed. It goes something like this, “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator Read More…
Deep freeze blankets Clare County
By Genine Hopkins The past week has seen record breaking cold temperatures for Northern Michigan, including Clare County, including temperatures well below freezing. The only consolation is there was little wind. Accuweather’s readings by the early morning hours of Friday, January 23, were given as -27 air temp, with a “real feel” of 0 degrees. Read More…
FAS BOE updates property, approves contract for Carncross
By Genine Hopkins Farwell Area Schools (FAS) Board of Education (BOE) held a Special Meeting on Monday, January 19th. Below are some of the items discussed.The FAS BOE voted to approve contracts for both Carrie Carncross as the Interim Superintendent for Farwell Area Schools and for Tracey Laverty as Interim Principal for the Farwell Elementary Read More…
Jon’s Country Burgers, Mount Pleasant’s drive-in diner, has closed
By Christopher Johnson After serving the Mount Pleasant community for nearly a century, it is with a heavy heart that Jon’s Country Burgers has announced an end to 69 years of service.On the diner’s Facebook, last Wednesday’s announcement reads, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jon’s will be closing its doors on Saturday, January 24th.”The news came Read More…