OCTOBER 1924 We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” October 1, 1924. Headline: “Albion Woman Confesses to Setting Fires. Mrs. Clara Clark Today Admits to Fire Chief Griswold and State Officers That She Started Blazes at the Home of Harriet S. Upright.” October 2, 1924: “The marital troubles of Mr. and Mrs. Read More…
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Bidwell in it for the long run at Marshall
By Jeff Steers Contributing Writer Marshall High School runner Jack Bidwell is going the extra mile in the sport of cross country. The MHS senior also expects to be going for a long run in life when he start college next fall. He wants to become a doctor. Bidwell showed that the work he has Read More…
Looking Out: Nothing but chunky
by Jim Whitehouse “We could use the Victorio Strainer machine,” I say to my beloved wife Marsha as we stand looking at a huge bag of apples. I’m referring to an old-fashioned gizmo we’ve had for decades. You cut the apples into quarters, heat them up to soften them a bit. Then you dump them Read More…
City of Albion receives HUD funding for community projects
By MARK LOWERY Albion College will coordinate a $2.8 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development targeting site improvements throughout the city of Albion, including renovation at Marshall Opportunity High School and much-needed upgrades to community facilities, parks, and recreation areas. The project (Building Towards a Healthier and More Accessible Community in Read More…
Cross Country Roundup TR boys 4th at Bulldog Invite, girls 17th; boys and girls defeat Vicksburg
OTSEGO — Three Rivers’ boys’ cross country team had a successful week this past week, finishing fourth at the Otsego Bulldog Invite Saturday, Sept. 28 and defeating Vicksburg Tuesday.In the Bulldog Invite, the boys’ team scored 216 points to finish fourth. The Wildcats were led by Sullivan Zietlow, who took eighth place overall in the Read More…
Obituary: The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman
The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman, 81, of Goshen, Indiana and Centreville, Michigan, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, pastor, and friend, was called to his heavenly home on the Festival of Saint Michael and All Angels, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in the comfort of his family’s presence.His life began July 4, 1943 in Elkhart, Indiana, the Read More…
Obituary: Helen Vienna Haley
Helen Vienna Haley, 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born September 15, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Dixon) Fitzhugh, and graduated from Leavenworth High School.Helen moved to Three Rivers in 1988 and with her outgoing personality soon Read More…
Obituary: Betty Joan “JO” Vancely (Webb)
Betty Joan “JO” Vancely (Webb), 82, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on September 26, 2024. Born on June 27, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan, she was known to all as Jo and touched many lives with her devotion to faith and family. Jo was an ordained minister who used her compelling voice and guitar skills Read More…
Oswald resigns as clerk; Everson appointed
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A shake-up in the St. Joseph County Clerk’s office was made official this week.Friday was the final day in office for St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald, who resigned from her position as clerk after just over nine years in the position.Oswald had previously declined to seek re-election, with Read More…
Main Street project continues, completion expected in November
By Dennis Volkert Work continues on Main Street in Sturgis.Concrete driveways and sidewalk on West Main was set for completion by mid-week, city engineer Barry Cox told Sturgis Sentinel.Next, work commences on the road cross-section to remove bad soil and place a sand sub-base and aggregate material, in preparation for asphalt surfacing, Cox said.The project Read More…