Downtown Allegan’s Mahan Park will expand its gathering space with the creation of a new universally accessible pedestrian plaza and improvements to the existing infrastructure through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign. The City of Allegan has partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to launch the fundraising through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Read More…
The City of Allegan will host the annual Bridgefest celebration, a vibrant and fun-filled event taking place on Saturday, June 8, 2024. From 11 AM to 10 PM, Downtown Allegan will come alive with a day packed with activities, entertainment, and community spirit, all offered with no entry fee.Tantalize your taste buds with a delectable Read More…
Mr. Bobby B. Crim, 70 of Valley, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Crim will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.Funeral Service Read More…
Mr. John Henry Kidd, 79 of Wedowee, AL passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Lineville Health and Rehabilitation, Lineville, AL.There will be no public visitation.Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 2PM CST at Canaan Baptist Church, Wedowee, AL. Reverend Willie Kidd, Officiating/Eulogist.He leaves behind a legacy of resilience and Read More…
Have you ever been trapped in an elevator?Until last week, I could unequivocally say “no.” Now having been around for a while, I have ridden up and down on my share of elevators and never gave it a second thought that one might go kaput. But there I was trapped on the eighth floor with Read More…
Representatives from the Class of ‘97, LHS host class for Homecoming 2023, presented on behalf of all 52 LHS alumni classes 1970 – 2023 two $500 scholarships and a total of $1600 in donations to various athletic entities at Lafayette High School and to Parks and Recreation Lafayette. The student scholarship recipients were VaDerrian Story Read More…
From 2/7/2024 – 5/29/2024 Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/ Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team, Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, Valley Police Department, Lafayette Police Department, and the Lanett Police Department conducted numerous operations, traffic stops and search warrants that resulted in the execution of 9 search warrants, and Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director DOWAGIAC — It appeared for the longest time that Friday’s MHSAA Division 3 girls’ soccer district final between Three Rivers and South Haven in Dowagiac was going to go to overtime. For approximately 78 minutes and 28 seconds, neither team was able to get much going on offense. There had been Read More…
By Ken Wyatt It has been a recurring issue at Concord Village Council meetings. Recurring? Well, not often. But usually about this time every year a 19th century wall along Homer Street starts buzzing with the activity of honey bees. The wall is near the southwest corner of the former Salesman Publications building. It now Read More…
Marshall Public Schools held their Senior Parade in downtown Albion on Wednesday, May 29. Parents, community members and businesses gathered on the sidewalks along Superior Street between Cass and Ash Streets to celebrate the Class of 2024 and wish them well. Commencement was held Thursday, May 30 after press time.