By Donald Talonen On August 19, 2024, the moratorium that began on February 19, 2024, came to an end, and a new moratorium began. The recently implemented moratorium set to end on February 19, 2025. The South Haven City Council unanimously passed a resolution 2024-37 during their meeting on August 5.South Haven City Manager Kate Hosier Read More…
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48th Annual All Crafts Fair celebrating creativity and community
By Donald Talonen Get ready for the 48th Annual All Crafts Fair in South Haven, Michigan! The event will take place on Saturday, August 31st from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, September 1st, 2024, from 10 am to 4 pm at Stanley Johnston Park in South Haven at 202 Dyckman Ave.The upcoming fair offers Read More…
Downtown Lawton Road construction completion date delayed
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWTON – The downtown Lawton road construction project, which was scheduled to be completed on Friday, Aug. 23, has been extended to Friday, Sept. 20, due to Amtrak work and weather delays, according to Lawton Village Council President Josh Appleby. He released a statement on Monday, Aug. 26, about the project, Read More…
Lawrence Ox Roast & Homecoming festival set for weekend
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Ox Roast & Homecoming festival on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30- Sept. 2, will see the return of fireworks to celebrate a century-plus tradition, while marking the annual event.The event began on Labor Day, 1921, as Lawrence area businessmen put on a one-day event featuring music, a Read More…
Wizard of Oz
Visitors to the Bohm Theatre in Albion were able to experience the legendary film “The Wizard of Oz” on the big screen Wednesday night. The showing, which included a costume contest, was in honor of the 85th anniversary of the 1939 film. According to Wikipedia, The Wizard of Oz is celebrated for its use of Read More…
Aeroquip and Concord: The wartime connection
By Ken Wyatt War often brings cruel ironies. One such irony played out in the little village of Concord in the months after America declared war in December of 1941. The irony? That a German engineer, who fled Hitler’s Third Reich, and who helped America defeat Hitler’s brutal European war, was reduced to collecting used Read More…
Choose Marshall Chamber welcomes Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum as a new member
The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA)/Choose Marshall held a ribbon cutting to welcome Albion’s Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum as a new chamber member. Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a stimulating and educational environment for children of all ages. With a focus on interactive play and learning, Read More…
Historical Notebook: THE INFAMOUS BALL DROP OF AUGUST 1962
As we approach the end of August, we are reminded of one of Albion’s most unusual promotional events “gone wrong” that occurred on Friday, August 17. 1962 at 9:30 am. On that date, the Albion Chamber of Commerce was sponsoring a “ball drop” as part of its “Back to School” promotion in downtown Albion. 850 Read More…
High School Football Previews for 2024
Marshall High School Football 2024 Last season: The Redhawks finished 2-7 overall, 1-5 in the Interstate 8 Conference. It was the fourth consecutive sub .500 record with the Redhawks’ last winning season in 2019. Key returnees: Austin Miller (QB) Carter Pratt (WR/DB), Tayshaun Simpson (OL/DL), Akin Olapade (RB), Liam Scott (OL/LB). Newcomers: Javion Hancock (WR/DB), Read More…
Girls Golf
Columbia Central at Westborn Tournament: The Golden Eagles finished seventh with a team score of 398 at Oakland University’s golf course. Logan Bentley finished second overall shooting a 74. She was defeated by three-time state individual champion Mia Malendez (71) in the tournament. East Jackson Invitational: Columbia Central High School won the modified nine-hole tournament Read More…