‘Safety concerns’ cited by referee By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A boys’ soccer game last week between Three Rivers and Sturgis was abandoned in the second half due to behavior of players and fans in attendance. In an email sent Oct. 2 to families, coaches and athletes confirmed by the Commercial-News, Three Rivers Read More…
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Battery storage rules advance in Lockport after begrudging vote by Planning Comm.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — A proposed amendment that would allow for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to be included in a solar energy ordinance in Lockport Township cleared its first hurdle last week despite numerous objections by nearly everyone in attendance, including the decision-makers involved.The Lockport Township Planning Commission recommended the amendment Read More…
Ceremony marks 100th year for Congress School
By Dennis Volkert “This isn’t about a building.”Versions of that phrase were uttered more than once on Oct. 3, as community members, current and former teachers and administrators attended a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of Congress Elementary School in Sturgis.Vince LaPorte, principal at Congress, gave opening and closing remarks.“This was a bit of Read More…
Pivotal breaks ground on new Centreville addition
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County’s mental health and substance use treatment facility will be expanding over the next year.On Tuesday, Pivotal broke ground on its new 10,000 square-foot, two-story addition to its building on 677 E. Main St. in Centreville, which will be the new home for the agency’s administrative offices Read More…
May I Walk with You? Older Person’s Concerns
I’ve noticed two major concerns of older people that I talk with. One is that as they get older, they feel less worthy and the second is that they feel more and more restless, and not at ease with God. It seems common to believe that as we get older and nearing death that we Read More…
Clare’s 5th annual Family Night Out enjoys a smashing success
by Christopher Johnson This past Tuesday, Woods Household Furniture and Appliances was the place to be. The Clare Chamber of Commerce organized yet another Family Night Out on a day that couldn’t have been blessed with better fall weather. At least 500 people came out to soak it up, according to organizers. A rough head Read More…
Controversial property purchased by Budd Lake resident
By Genine Hopkins After learning that the City of Harrison returned its lease on two parcels on Budd Lake near Saginaw & Hillcrest and that the properties were placed for sale by Harrison Community School’s Board of Education, a Special Meeting by the BOE was held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., to Read More…
Clare furthers airport wildlife discussion
By Lindsey Ashley This Monday, the board of commissioners held another open discussion regarding airport wildlife concerns.As many may recall, the city of Clare previously held an open discussion back in early September. During this discussion, the city spoke with Airport Manager Gabe Ambrozaitis as well as other members of the public to propose solutions Read More…
Clare football picks up fourth win
By John RaffelCorrespondent Clare (4-2) fired out to a 21-9 halftime lead and defeated Standish-Sterling 48-22 in Jack Pine Conference football action on Friday.It was 7-3 after the first quarter and 42-15 after three periods in Clare’s favor.Standish-Sterling kicked a 40-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. But Mason Heintz Read More…
SPS funders raise $160+ K … and fun
By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck Public Schools-sponsored fall Walk-a-thon and Serve-a-thon fall fundraisers last week raised a combined $160,605. The Friends of Saugatuck Middle & High School-organized Serve-a-Thon Sept. 18 involved middle school students, with support from parent and business sponsors, raising $54,240 via providing packing for Kids Food Basket and environmental stewardship at The Read More…