It was May 25, 1951, when Private First-Class (Pfc) Donald McGowan, Jr., of Lawrence, was reported Missing in Action (MIA), while serving with the United States Army in Korea.Now, 75 years later, family members still hope and seek closure for the then 19-year-old.According to an 11-page report provided to the family on Pfc. McGowan from Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — United Auto Workers members at American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) in Three Rivers will officially go on strike at 12:01 a.m. Monday. In a livestream video Sunday night, UAW Local 2093 said a new collective bargaining contract between them and AAM (also known as Dauch Corporation) could not Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MARCELLUS — Mendon softball’s state title defense started strong in postseason play Friday, cruising to an 11-1 victory over Marcellus in the MHSAA Division 4 district championship in Marcellus. Although they got off to a slow start scoring through the first three innings, Mendon used a couple of big innings to Read More…
The inaugural “Juneberry Nights” takes place 5:30-9 p.m. June 5 in downtown Sturgis. It continues the 2026 festival season organized by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority. Here is a summary of attractions. Pleasant Avenue: Farmers market, berry vendors and free berry seed starters; photo-op with Strawberry Shortcake. North Street: “Movies on North,” featured Disney’s “Snow White” Read More…
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer Three juveniles were arrested Sunday after authorities recovered two stolen vehicles and seized an illegal handgun following a vehicle and foot pursuit, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said. The investigation began about 7:05 a.m. Sunday when deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash at Robinson Road and Main Street, where a Read More…
By JEFF STEERS Contributing Writer A local driver from Jackson will be part of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Saturday, June 6 at Michigan International Speedway. Alro Steel will sponsor the No. 2 Ford F-150 in the truck series race. Driving will be Morgen Baird, a Jackson resident who has spent time in a Read More…
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Albion’s 2026 construction season is well underway, and Public Services Director Jason Kern brought council up to speed May 18 on equipment upgrades designed to make the department more efficient and recover more of its costs from existing operations. Kern asked the council to approve several equipment purchases, each selected Read More…
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Between Lopez Taco House and Dickerson Music in downtown Albion, sits an empty storefront with a fading BBQ sign in the window. Many people pass it without realizing the narrow building at 203 N. Superior St. has quietly become one of the most important structures in Albion’s downtown redevelopment plans. Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The 102nd Colored Troops of Jackson, led by their co-founder Maurice Imhoff participated in a nationally televised event in Miami, Florida Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24. “Over 800,000 people attended the event (the Hyundai Air and Sea Show) — which was primarily an airshow but also had military displays and Read More…
COLDWATER — Sturgis, Three Rivers and Vicksburg took part in the Division 2 golf regionals at Coldwater Golf Club on Tuesday, and both St. Joseph County teams saw their seasons come to an end, while Vicksburg were crowned as regional champs for the second year in a row.For Vicksburg, they took home the championship with Read More…