By Steve LandonCorrespondent Mother Nature must be a true lover of old fashion hometown fairs. After one week of soaking the region with hit and miss storms the old lady brought out the sun just in time for the 2024 edition of the Marion Fair.The first official fair of summer in the region officially got underway this Read More…
By Genine Hopkins Connie Marr brought to attention at the June 3rd Village of Marion meeting her concerns regarding the truck traffic on 6th Street due to the alternative truck route from 20 Mile (Main Street). Her concern was for children and pets playing in front yards.Unfortunately, due to the age of the bridge near Read More…
By Genine Hopkins The Marion Chamber of Commerce held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11, and the topic on everyone’s mind was the August Marion Old Fashioned Days rapidly approaching! From the Treasurer Sherry Jackson’s report of what was in the coffers after the last deposit – $11,486.31 – to Vendor organizer Liz Maddox’s report of Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – It was another championship seaosn for the Marion baseball team with some excellent players.The Eagles, coached by Chad Roy, won both West Michigan D League and district titles. The West Michigan D all-conference team was led by the Eagles.He team included seniors Gavin Prielipp and Tucker Sigafoose, junior Cole Meyer Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Pewamo-Westphalia edged Clare on Saturday June 1 at Kent City to win the boys Division 3 title.“On the guys side, it was one of the greatest finishes in school history with our Division 3 state runner-up finish,” Clare coach Adam Burhans said. “Athletes who believed and stuck with the program Read More…
50 ALABAMA AVENUE WEST LAFAYETTE, AL 36862 WEDNESDAY JUNE 12, 2024 334-864-7181 DISCOLORED WATER NOTIFICATION The City of LaFayette Water Plant changed out a water pump at the Water Plant on Tuesday June 11, 2024, which has caused discolored water in the City of LaFayette water system. The Water Distribution Department did not realize that Read More…
By Steve Eldridge JACKSON — With Tuesday’s 12-0 state quarterfinals win over Dansville, the Mendon Hornets got the rematch they wanted. The Hornets will take on the defending state champion Unionville-Sebewaing Patriots in semifinal action on Friday afternoon in East Lansing. The Hornets were eliminated in the Division 4 state finals last season by the Patriots, Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThroughout the regular season, the Saugatuck boys golf team was ranked in the top 10 in Division 4. At the State Finals Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, the Trailblazers showed themselves worthy of that status.Saugatuck shot a two-day total of 703 (355 and 348) to place seventh.Clarkston Everest Collegiate won the state Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorIncomingWith the longest, hottest summer ever on hand, you don’t need a weatherman to tell which way the Saugatuck City Council race is going.Three declared challengers for four open two-year seats in November cut loose on incumbents at last Wednesday’s workshop.“Yesterday,” former mayor and councilwoman Chris Peterson said, “I attended a Parks and Read More…
Charles Gilman, 78, of Easton, Pa. passed away May 14, 2024.After graduating from Saugatuck High School, Chuck proudly served in the United States Navy, where he developed his expertise in computer programming and formed lifelong friendships.These connections led him to a fulfilling career as a dedicated Senior Technical Representative at Thoroughbred Software, where he worked Read More…