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Decatur VFW sponsors veterans stand down
A Van Buren Veteran Stand Down was held Friday, Oct. 10, at the Decatur VFW, 560 N Phelps St., Decatur. The event gave service veterans an opportunity to connect with local resources, support services, and fellow veterans. The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) provided flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to those who qualified.Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod
Paw Paw Council approves new outdoor space next to library
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – A new outdoor space will be developed in an empty lot owned by the Paw Paw District Library, according to Paw Paw District Librarian Gretchen Evans.On Monday, Oct. 13, the Paw Paw Village Council approved the new outdoor space, following an earlier recommendation by the village’s Planning Commission.In Read More…
Van Buren District Library Millage renewal to be on Nov. 4, ballot
According to an information sheet provided by the Van Buren District Library, the 2015 supplemental millage allowed Van Buren District Library (VBDL) to open all seven locations six days per week and significantly expand community programming. Renewing this millage ensures VBDL can maintain these hours and services, including:2,067 events, classes, and programs offered in 2024 Read More…
Paw Paw runners take fourth
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — The Paw Paw cross country boys team was third and the girls fourth on October, 9 in the Rock-N-Run invitational at Dowagiac.St. Joseph was first for the boys at 48 while Buchanan was second at 52 and Paw Paw third at 53.Top runners for Paw Paw were Christopher Vogt Read More…
Suspect arrested day after hours-long police presence in Three Rivers
UPDATED 12:25 P.M. THURSDAY, OCT. 16 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police on Wednesday arrested a suspect that was wanted on a felony warrant following an hours-long police presence in Three Rivers Tuesday. According to Three Rivers police, officers from the Three Rivers Police Department were at a home in the Read More…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK: ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—OCTOBER 1925
By Frank Passic We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” October 3, 1925. “Steve Britten, Albion colored man accused of complicity in the theft of a large amount of brass from the M.E.R. car-shops here last spring, was acquitted in the circuit court at Battle Creek Friday.” October 5, 1925. Read More…
Albion City Council highlights growth, art, and inclusion
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Mayor Victoria Garcia-Snyder called the Oct. 6 Albion City Council meeting to order, which included updates on economic development, the arts, public safety, and inclusion. Interim EDC Director Bruce Nelson provided an update from the Albion Economic Development Corporation. He said his first priorities this year were to stabilize finances, Read More…
Jackson County Solar Project nears completion west of Albion
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer The Jackson County Solar Project, a 125-megawatt renewable energy development in Parma Township, marked its ribbon-cutting Oct. 1 with approximately 40 guests, including landowners, community leaders, and partners from across Michigan. The event was hosted by Geronimo Power, a Minnesota-based renewable energy company founded by farmer and investor Noel Rahn. Read More…
Golf Roundup: TR’s Oestrike qualifies for state finals; TR 11th at regional
CHARLOTTE — Three Rivers’ Elizabeth Oestrike qualified for the MHSAA Division 3 girls’ golf finals following her shooting a 94 at the Division 3 Region 15 tournament at Forest Akers East Golf Club Wednesday.Oestrike’s 94 placed her 11th overall individually. As for the Wildcasts, they finished in 11th place with a team score of 475. Read More…