On Monday, May 18, 2026, the Clare County Sheriff received a report of a suspected child abuse incident that occurred in Redding Township. The reporting party provided Deputies with disturbing video footage of the incident.Deputies reviewed the video and observed a male subject identified as 25-year-old Justin Thomas Henke, who resides at the Fir Trail Read More…
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office received information regarding the possession and sales of narcotic s occurring at 4111 Valley View Road located in the Township of Hayes, in Clare County. Deputies were advised a 56 year old Harrison man, David Charles Kemerer was staying at a camper located Read More…
By Christopher Johnson Favorable weather, consistent vendor participation and a loyal base of returning visitors combined to make this year’s Amish flea market another successful weekend, organizers said.According to Simon Yoder, the event’s host, he estimates between 12,000 and 15, 000 people attended over the course of the weekend, with parking activity serving as the Read More…
By Genine Hopkins It began as Decoration Day, a time to decorate the graves off fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags. First observed more widely on May 30, 1868, it was a day to remember all of those soldiers who gave their lives in service during the Civil War, with a proclamation by General Read More…
On May 13, Sturgis City Commission held a work session, prior to its regular meeting, to explore next steps in organizational structure. The primary focus was the process of finding a successor for outgoing city manager Andrew Kuk. In April, Kuk announced his retirement, effective July 24. City clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes outlined the options for Read More…
On hand for this year’s Saturday, May 16 Armed Forces Day Luncheon at Community Church of Douglas were (clockwise from top right: keynote speaker Winnie Fritz, post-centenarian real Rosy the Riveter andand event founder/organizer Chris Yoder. (Photos by Erin K. Wilkinson)
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A statewide journey aimed at raising awareness for veteran mental health and isolation made a stop in Otsego over the weekend.Trek For Vets, a 500-mile, 25-day journey across Michigan, stopped at the Otsego Fire Department on Saturday, May 16, where community members gathered to welcome participants and learn more about the Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Festival Fridays is coming to downtown Plainwell next month.The community pop-up festival, hosted by Kalamazoo Food Truck Rally, is scheduled for Friday, June 12, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Hicks Park and surrounding downtown areas along Bridge Street. Admission is free.According to information shared by organizers and the City of Read More…
By Scott Sullivan,EditorWater MusicLast week’s Part 3 of our tentatively-titled “Tangram/Canary” series left off with developers Johnny Walker, of Tangram LLC, and his Enclave project near-neighbor Joe Novakowski, COO of Elzinga & Volkers builders, sharing differences near the end of the April 21 Saugatuck Township Planning Commission meeting.Just what differences might preclude them and other Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor STURGIS—Going into the final event of the night, the Otsego found itself looking up at Three Rivers in the team standings at the Division 2 boys regional track meet at Sturgis on Friday, May 15.A few minutes later, the Bulldogs were regional champions.Otsego closed the meet with a victory in the Read More…