For some reason I feel the need to move from one house to another, or one office to another, every few years. This time my fiancé and I, decided to move from our condo to a house on an acre of land. This is after three years ago, moving in the condo, I declared, “This Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — While the state semifinal win for Paw Paw’s softball team was dramatic on June 12 with Elizabeth Vanderburg’s walkoff home run, the quarterfinal victory two days prior didn’t lack for drama either.Vanderburg hit two home runs and drove in three for the Red Wolves in a 5-4 Division 2 Read More…
By Steve Eldridge EAST LANSING — They came, they saw, and boy, did they ever conquer. The Mendon Hornets softball team accomplished the improbable last Saturday afternoon, knocking off five-time defending state champion Unionville-Sebewaing 11-1 at Michigan State University’s Secchia Stadium in East Lansing, in a game that was ended in the sixth inning by the Read More…
Board exploring contract extension to 2031 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Centreville Public Schools, by enrollment numbers and new projects, has been growing steadily under the superintendency of Chad Brady, and the district’s board recognized him for his efforts Monday. Following a closed session, the board gave Brady an “effective” rating on his yearly Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — With the Three Rivers area having a few bicycle trails, as well as specific mentions of bike trails and bike infrastructure called out in the city’s Master Plan, it stands to reason that bicycling is slowly becoming a major pastime in the community. However, for many years, Three Read More…
The “drought” is over for Lumen Christi Catholic High School boys’ golf. Lumen Christi won its 16th state title in golf – all coached by Dave Swartout – with a two-day total of 626 at The Meadows Golf Course on the campus of Grand Valley State University. It is the first boys golf title for Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Joseph O’Rourke appeared at a continued Preliminary Exam on Thursday June 12, before Hon. Allison Bates, in the 12th District Court. The original exam was adjourned on Friday June 6 due to a possible self-incrimination issue with a witness for the defense. The witness in question, Ricky D. Patterson, age Read More…
By Ken Wyatt If this week’s events don’t mean the end of the Concord Mill Pond, they are a clear wake-up call: Fix the dam or lose the mill pond for good. Tuesday’s Concord Village Council meeting focused attention on serious deterioration of the dam, which is privately owned by the Joers family. Gaps had Read More…
By Sylvia Benavidez The ease of access to the internet through electronic pads, smart phones, and computers gives bookstores a run for their money. Although local bookstore owners report the love of books is still alive and well even in challenging economic times, the internet age has caused them to become more creative in their Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Several Three Rivers baseball standouts earned a collection of honors for conference, district and regional play.Six Wildcats earned All-Conference honors from the Wolverine Conference. Earning First-Team All-Conference were infielder Mason Awe and pitcher Aidan Williams. Infielder Jace Gray and pitcher Kaleb Williams earned Second-Team All-Conference honors. Infielders Drake Read More…