MATTAWAN – The Mattawan Consolidated Scholl District has been awarded approximate-ly $180,000 in grant monies through the Filter First program. The FFP in Michigan is designed to ensure clean and safe drinking water for children in schools and childcare centers. Managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), this initiative focuses Read More…
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Boys’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers drops games to Edwardsburg, Plainwell
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team brought its record below .500 at 2-3 with a 61-44 loss to Edwardsburg on Friday, Dec. 6 and a 41-31 loss to Plainwell Tuesday.Against Edwardsburg, Three Rivers trailed by just two at the end of the first quarter, 18-16, and led at halftime 27-26. However, the Eddies Read More…
Holiday celebrations held in Constantine, Centreville
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — The holiday season was in full swing last weekend in two local communities, with a pair of celebrations taking place on the same evening.Constantine and Centreville held their annual holiday celebrations on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 7, as Constantine held its annual Christmas Village and Lighted Parade, while Read More…
“Out and About”: Postponed surgery, the stages of life, and learning new things
I was supposed to have Heart By-Pass surgery on December 4, but due to insurance complications, my surgery has been postponed until the issue can be resolved. Please enjoy the prepared columns for the rest of the year. I want to thank you all for your prayers. I am truly blessed.Here are some great truths Read More…
Millett attends final meeting as member of Sturgis school board
By Dennis Volkert On Dec. 9, Kerri Millett attended her final meeting as a member of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education.Millett has served on BOE for the past 24 years. She held the role of board president 2007-2009 and 2015-2016.At the board meeting, Superintendent Art Ebert presented a plaque to Millett in recognition of Read More…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 13“Santa’s Workshop,” 5-8 p.m., Doyle Community Center. Cookie-decorating, games, crafts, photos with Santa Claus; $5 per child, max of $15 per family; free admission for Read More…
Clare boys team defeats Shepherd
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s boys basketball team picked up its first win of the season on Dec. 6 with a 44-32 verdict over Shepherd in Jack Pine action.Dane Alexander let all scorers with 17 points. Ryan Louch had 11 points, seven assists and four steals. Chase Randall chipped in 11 points and eight Read More…
Obituary: Charles Hammock Jr.
Charles Hammock, Jr., age 83 of Farwell, formerly of Detroit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 6, 2024. On April 1, 1941, Charles was born to Charles and Cora (Trice) Hammock, Sr. in Thomaston, GA. Throughout his life, Charles enjoyed learning new skills and hobbies, becoming a “jack of all trades”. He Read More…
Obituary: Lillian Marie Peet
Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos) Smith. Her family moved to Benton Harbor where she attended elementary school through third grade Read More…
May I Walk with You? Rosary and the bible
It has been said that Catholics learn wrote prayers while non-Catholics learn the Bible. Let’s take a look at that and see if we don’t do both. The Rosary is a wonderful meditative prayer that is based on the Bible. It begins with the Sign of the Cross, reaffirming the Trinity, purely Biblical. Then we Read More…