“Birds wing after a storm, why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” ~ Rose Fitzgerald KennedyThis week we celebrate Veterans Day. It’s the time to honor all veterans of our Armed Forces and to also remember Nov. 11, 1918. It was on this day that the Armistice was Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — Strong opposition to renewable energy in Lockport Township sunk a controversial ordinance amendment Monday, and could also potentially sink the township’s solar ordinance altogether.On Monday, Lockport Township’s board unanimously approved the denial of a proposed ordinance amendment that would have allowed for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Sentencing has been initially scheduled for a Sturgis mother who is facing charges of child abuse and assault.Paige Nichole Bohne is scheduled to be sentenced in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court on Friday, Dec. 19. She faces one count of first-degree child abuse and one count of assault Read More…
By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Frank Perez was reappointed mayor of Sturgis, in a 5-4 vote. Jeff Mullins, 1st Precinct commissioner, was named vice mayor, also by 5-4. The decisions came during the board’s annual organizational meeting, held Nov. 10. Richard Bir, also representing 1st precinct, had served as vice mayor for the past year. Perez was appointed mayor in 2023, Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — About a dozen veterans in the local area were honored in a ceremony in Centreville Tuesday morning.The Centreville Downtown Development Authority held its annual veterans’ celebration at Yoder’s Country Market on Veterans Day, a way to thank veterans for their service and show them appreciation from the local community.The Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell and Harrison football teams were members of the Jack Pine Conference’s Division 2 this season and placed several players on the all-league list announced recently.For Farwell, sophomore Mason Sterling was honored as a first-team offensive skill player. Senior Zane Hanna was a second-team offense skill player.Asher Yarhouse was named Read More…
Recently I was talking with a lady who had been caring for her handicapped child for many years. While she obviously loves her daughter, she has begun showing symptoms of anxiety and depression. She is finding herself not sleeping well, becoming forgetful, on edge, and at times panicky. While she loves to cook, mow grass, Read More…
By Christopher Johnson The Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison held its annual Veterans Day ceremony this past Tuesday, honoring the many men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony began at 11:00 AM, with a cold chill that preceded an eventual flurry of snow that arrived afterwards.The SpeakersAfter the presentation Read More…
By Christopher Johnson Farwell, like many other locations around Clare County, celebrated Veterans Day with an outpouring of pride for the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.At 11:00 AM a flag ceremony took place in the Village Park with VFW Post 3039 and the Farwell High School Band. Meanwhile, American Legion Post 558 Read More…