Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Sports

Paw Paw soccer blanks Buchanan

By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — The Paw Paw Red Wolves soccer team traveled to Buchanan for its final regular season game on Monday and won 6-0.“The boys dominated the game maintaining possession throughout,” Wolves coach Mike Lounsbury said.Scoring for Paw Paw was Enzo Tavela with four goals, Daniel Diaz and Grant Sholander with a Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel News

Three Rivers man killed in two-vehicle crash on U.S. 131

CONSTANTINE TWP. — A 34-year-old Three Rivers man was killed in a crash that occurred in the early morning hours Sunday on U.S. 131 in Constantine Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred just before 1 a.m. Sunday morning at the intersection of U.S. 131 and Riverside Drive. Police claim Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Roe Dedeaux back in court for Bond Modification 9/26

By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Defendant Roe Dedeaux was in 12th District Court Sept. 26 via video link in front of Hon. Robert Gaecke to discuss bond modification. At his previous hearing, his attorney George Lyons motioned the court to modify Dedeaux’s current bond which is basically house arrest with a tether. Lyons asked the Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Judge Thomas Wilson granted an extension from JTC review

By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Judge Thomas Wilson received an extension to respond to a complaint issued against him by the Judicial Tenure Commission of the State of Michigan. He originally had until Sept. 25 to file an answer. The JTC filed the formal complaint on Sept. 11, including eight counts of alleged misconduct in Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Jackson music community pays tribute to an icon

Last week the Jackson musical community came together twice for one of their own. First to honor Craig Playford with a musical tribute on Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson. Then, to remember him at his funeral just six days later on Saturday, Sept 27. The tribute, “Mr. Playford’s House (Band),” started Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Local groups raise suicide awareness, Calhoun County numbers still high

 By Sylvia Benavidez                                         Calhoun County suicide rates continue to be higher than both the Michigan and U.S. averages according to the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County. Local groups raised suicide awareness through education and personal contact in downtown Marshall on Sept. 10, World Suicide Prevention Day. Nine organizations from the Veterans Administration to 911 Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Marshall’s SkeletonFest adds more spooky fun

SkeletonFest organizers added two new activities to keep the fun going all month long. Saturday younger kids were seen scurrying in and out of stores playing the Bone Voyage Scavenger Hunt. Kimber Thompson, director of tourism at Choose Marshall said that teens and adults had their much more difficult version with the Skeleton Invasion Escape-Room Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel Sports

Tennis Roundup Sturgis sweeps Three Rivers, swept by East Grand Rapids

THREE RIVERS — The Sturgis boys tennis team went to Three Rivers last week, and picked up an 8-0 victory over the Wildcats. At No. 1 singles, Simon Phillips beat Alex Nowak, 6-2, 6-1, while at second singles, Carter Oswald dropped Ebin Perkins, 6-1, 6-2. Brody Currier at No. 3 singles, knocked off Carter Fuller Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel Sports

Volleyball Roundup TR swept by Vicksburg, makes finals at home invite, sweep St. Joe

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ volleyball team had a down-and-up week, losing in a sweep to Vicksburg Thursday, Sept. 25, making it to the finals of their home invite Saturday, and sweeping St. Joseph at home Monday.Against Vicksburg, the Wildcats lost 17-25, 22-25, 17-25. London Hoffmaster led the team with eight kills to go along Read More…

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Out and About: October fun, flowers, and snacks

“Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There is no courage unless you’re scared.” -Eddie RickenbacherThe month of October is the time when we can all enjoy the arrival and colors of Autumn. It’s probably the last opportunity we have to enjoy the outdoor festivals, before the chill of Winter.Saturday, Oct. 11, promises to Read More…