Pat and I have been to Paris several times, so we were eager to watch the opening of the Summer Olympics there. We knew we would see familiar haunts, which excited us. The creativity and style of Parisians appealed to us too. In some ways, the official opening events exceeded expectations.Rather than a huge sports Read More…
By Donald Talonen The city mayor stands as a central figure in local governance. As the elected head of a city, the mayor’s responsibilities are vast and varied, shaping the daily lives of the community they serve.At the helm of this vibrant community is Mayor Annie Brown, a figure who embodies the spirit of leadership Read More…
By Donald Talonen Get ready for a delightful morning on August 11, 2024, in South Haven. The South Haven Rotary’s 51st Annual Pancake Breakfast will kick off the day at the South Haven Area Regional Airport, filling the air with the irresistible scent of pancakes and sausages. This long-standing tradition reflects the community’s spirit of Read More…
By Donald Talonen The National Blueberry Festival has been a beloved tradition in the community since 1963. Taking place annually on the second weekend of August, it holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s longest-running fruit festivals. This festival is not only popular locally but also attracts visitors from across the country who Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — One of the county agencies seeking a renewal of what St. Joseph County taxpayers are already paying will be the St. Joseph County Road Commission. On the Aug. 6 ballot, the Road Commission will be seeking a renewal of their 1-mill millage to maintain funding for the agency. The Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Voters in St. Joseph County will be selecting who they want to be their drain commissioner for the next four years. On the Aug. 6 ballot, two Republican candidates will be vying to be the person responsible for planning, developing and maintaining surface water drainage systems in Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Two candidates are vying to fill a soon-to-be-empty seat on the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. In the Aug. 6 election, there are two Republican hopefuls vying for the Fifth District seat on the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, which covers Nottawa Township, Sherman Township, Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — One of two seats being contested on the county commission is up for grabs in the Aug. 6 election. There are two Republican hopefuls vying for the Fourth District seat on the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, which covers Constantine Township, Mottville Township, and White Pigeon Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A seat in the Michigan House of Representatives is up for grabs in the Tuesday, Aug. 6 election. Voters in St. Joseph County will be voting between three Republican hopefuls vying for the 36th District in the Michigan House: incumbent representative Steve Carra, high school social studies Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Voters in St. Joseph County will be effectively electing who will be prosecutor for the next four years in the August election. There are three Republican hopefuls vying for the seat of prosecutor: current St. Joseph County prosecutor David Marvin, former assistant prosecutor Deborah Davis, and former Read More…