PAW PAW – Michigan State Police (MSP) Fifth District Special Investigation Section an-nounced the arrest of Rachel Celeste Lindley, 42 of Bethesda, Maryland, for felony embezzlement over $100,000 and felony embezzlement by a public official.Lindley previously worked for Van Buren County as the Specialty Court Administra-tor. Following her separation from the county, she relocated to Read More…
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SUV crashes into Amish buggy in Bloomingdale Twp., multiple injuries reported
BLOOMINGDALE TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched Friday, Aug. 8, at 7:45 p.m. to the 45000 block of County Road 388 for a report that an SUV had crashed into an Amish buggy. Upon arrival, deputies located the crashed buggy and found there were Read More…
Albion faces a choice: Restore Washington Gardner School building or risk losing it
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion residents have an opportunity to help decide the future of one of the city’s most iconic buildings. A public study session is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Tennant Hall on the Albion College campus, next to Goodrich Chapel. This is the time for questions, answers, Read More…
Jackson County Fair continues through Saturday
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer The annual Jackson County Fair rolled into town Sunday, Aug. 3 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the fairgrounds located downtown. Each year the fair boasts a combination of 4-H and other agricultural and farm animal or livestock-based programming, as well as a substantial midway with traditional carnival rides Read More…
Elderly man killed in U.S. 131 crash near Constantine
CONSTANTINE TWP. — An 86-year-old Constantine man was killed in a vehicle crash on the U.S. 131 bypass in Constantine Township Thursday. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Youngs Prairie Road and U.S. 131. Police claim an SUV heading eastbound on Youngs Prairie turned left at Read More…
Albion City Council faces costly sewer repairs
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Communication and engagement were recurring themes at Albion City Council’s meeting Monday night, where members faced urgent infrastructure issues, updates on recreation and community projects, and calls to keep residents informed. The most pressing news came from Public Services Director Jason Kern, who described severe problems with underground utilities on Read More…
Out and About: Events, eating greens, and health tips
“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” -A.A. Milne The public is cordially invited to an Open House, Saturday, Aug. 23, at American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170, 59990 S. Main St., just outside the Three Rivers city limits. There Read More…
School food service director outlines menu process, looks forward to second year of partnership
Dave Apthorpe, food service director at Sturgis Public Schools, recently addressed Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education regarding Taher’s nutrition guidelines.Taher, based in Minnetonka, Minn., is the district’s partner to provide food service management for the district.In June, the board approved continuing the contract in 2025-26.The school’s menu is written by executive chef Mark Hudgins, Read More…
City commission reviews zoning code adjustments for extreme weather centers, outdoor storage
At its July 23 meeting, Sturgis City Commission approved a first review of amendments to the zoning ordinance. One is an amendment to consider the establishment of extreme weather centers as a special land use. The other pertains to outdoor storage areas that are not accessory to a principal building. Will Prichard, community development director, told commissions those Read More…
Music, magic, comedy highlight Sturges-Young Performance Series
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Performance Series. It involves a variety of entertainment: ‘90s pop music, ballet, magic, big-band nostalgia and comedy.Here is the schedule:Oct. 25: Deep Blue Something. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Anniversary Tour.Dec. 3: Dance Alive National Ballet. “The Nutcracker.”Feb. 7: Krendl Magic. Illusionism and magic.March 7: Jukebox Saturday Night. Music Read More…