By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Tuesday, Oct. 14, was designated by Congress as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, recognizing his lasting contributions to civic education and public service. To mark what would have been his 32nd birthday, events were held across the country, with a local event held at Maple Lake Amphitheatre, Read More…
Lake Michigan College has announced that 2025 Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award has been awarded to Dr. John Marcelletti. This award is given to an LMC alumnus who has accomplished significant success in his/ her personal or professional endeavors. John will be honored at the Alumni Awards reception on Saturday, October 25, at Lake Michigan College John, the Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – A 43-year-old Paw Paw man faces several drug and firearm charges, following his by the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that the Van Buren County Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation in the Village of Paw Paw into the illicit sale of narcotics, Read More…
ALBION, MI The Albion Historical Society will welcome Wendy Zielen on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. when she gives her talk, “Bravery and Innovation: Early Aviation Heroes,” at Stirling Books and Brew, 119 N. Superior St., in Albion. This event was originally scheduled to take place at the American Legion but has been changed Read More…
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer The Swains Lake Sewer Project advanced another step at the Pulaski Township Board meeting this week. In a unanimous vote, the board supported a proposed Memo of Understanding between Pulaski and the Village of Concord. In brief, the eight-page memo outlines conditions by which Swains Lake sewage would be transferred Read More…
Choose Marshall recently welcomed Viking Warrior Axe Throwing as a new Chamber Member. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official welcome of this unique new entertainment venue to downtown Marshall. Co-owners Amanda Bieskie, Bruce Hamilton and Tommie Fagan moved their business from Albion to Marshall. The venue offers an exhilarating, safe and unique experience for individuals, Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer At a preliminary exam on Thursday, Antonio Treyvonne Green, age 19, was ordered to stand trial on upgraded charges for the murder of 18-year-old Mia Sims, who was gunned down on July 27 in front of the People’s United Community Church on Jackson’s Southside. Sims was shot in the neck Read More…
ALBION – Mark Twain visited the Albion District Library on Tuesday. Actually, it was John L. Daly performing as Mark Twain in an entertaining and educational presentation. In character as the beloved American author, Daly regaled the audiences with amusing tales from Life on the Mississippi and Roughing It, sharing stories of the Mississippi River, Read More…
By Frank Passic LOUISA BLODGETT McGEE These next two weeks I’ll be featuring a couple of Riverside Cemetery-related topics. This week’s topic concerns an early settler, Louisa (Blodgett) McGee (1823-1909). Louisa was one of the original students enrolled in the very first class at the Seminary in Albion when classes began here. She came to Read More…
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ tennis team ended the regular season with a 4-3 win over Battle Creek Pennfield on Wednesday, Oct. 8.Winning for Three Rivers was Carter Fuller 6-4, 6-0 over Pennfield’s Johnny Franks at No. 3 singles; the No. 1 doubles duo of Parker Bingaman/Todd Wadsworth defeating Treven LeBreton/Noah Hammond 6-2, 6-1; Read More…