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Three Rivers marks Juneteenth with first downtown ceremony

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Downtown Three Rivers’ East Alley was bustling with music, joy, and reminiscence June 19 in the first-ever downtown celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.The event, Juneteenth on Main, featured music, singing, storytelling, dancing, food trucks and a live DJ, with a packed East Alley witnessing the festivities. Performers included Read More…

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Davis reprimanded by Discipline Board, pleads no contest

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis will be formally reprimanded by the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (ADB) on allegations of lying to a judge while she was an assistant prosecutor.Davis pleaded no contest to the allegations against her in a consent order for discipline submitted to the ADB on Read More…

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One dead, one critically injured in Burr Oak Twp. crash

BURR OAK TWP. — A 20-year-old man was killed while another 20-year-old is in critical condition following a crash in Burr Oak Township Sunday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene of the crash at 6:25 a.m. Sunday near the area of Lafayette Road and Big Hill Road. When Read More…

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Crowds pack Sturgis Fest despite extreme heat

Award winners from the 2025 Sturgis Fest “Electric Parade,” as determined by a panel of three judges. Most Beautiful: Gateway Real Estate Solutions.Most Creative/Unique: Sturgis District Library.Judges’ Choice: City of Sturgis,Antique Vehicle Award: Sturgis Bank. Comprising the panel were Mike Stiles of WBET, Carie Arseneau, art teacher at Sturgis High School, and community member Jeanne Read More…

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EPIC election complaints roll on

By Scott SullivanEditorA June 16 Michigan Bureau of Elections letter to former Saugatuck Mayor Garnet Lewis indicates she, with three other current or past city council members, may have committed a felony when they collaborated on 2024 campaign signage.Former Mayor Ken Trester Oct. 16 complained to the BOE that EPIC — (Empowering People to invest Read More…

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Huberty named assistant principal at Plainwell HS

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A familiar face will be taking on a new role at Plainwell High School.Longtime PHS teacher/instructional coach Brian Huberty was recently named the schools’ new assistant principal.According to Huberty, who began his teaching career at PHS in 2003, this seemed like the perfect time to take on this new challenge.“I’m in Read More…

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Women Who Care of Allegan County make big impact

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The most recent Otsego City Commission meeting featured a visit by a special guest.Holly McCaw, representing the organization Women Who Care of Allegan County (WWCAC), gave a presentation outlining the group’s impact both locally and throughout the county.McCaw attended the meeting at the invitation of City Manager Aaron Mitchell.“Aaron said (the Read More…

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Allegan Summer Open draws rave reviews

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, the inaugural Allegan Summer Open took place at Gary Ellis Courts near L.E. White Middle School.Allegan High School tennis coach Damien Arthur—who organized the event—said the tournament was a rousing success.“The feedback has been incredible,” Arthur said. “A few varsity coaches reached out Read More…

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Life as Performance Art

     This coming Friday, July 4th, is our nation’s 249th anniversary since the delegates to the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.  Two hundred forty-nine is not considered a major milestone event.  We’ll wait until next year for a big celebration, so let’s think of this year as something of a dress rehearsal for Read More…