In a program honoring military veterans in its distinctive biblical worldview, Jackson Christian School packed out its high school gym on Veterans Day. More than 50 veterans showed up for the event, along with many family members of students. Some of the veterans were in combat fatigues and headgear reflecting their service as members of Read More…
By Frank Passic FRANK E. DEAN With the recent sale/return of the nearly 100-year-old Bellemont Manor by Albion College in October back to members of the Dean family, we are reminded of the heritage this family-clan has had in Albion, and its association with Albion College. We wish Annabelle Dean and her group great Read More…
George Henry Hawkins, age 97, of Albion passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born June 20, 1927, in Union Springs, Alabama, one of 11 children born to the late Edward Duett and Claudie Lee (Joseph) Hawkins. George was an inquisitive and analytical child who showed extraordinary intelligence and a Read More…
Albion’s newly approved Interim City Manager Douglas K. Terry spoke to the council and public on Monday, Nov. 12, the night he was formally approved night by the city council. Terry is local and not a stranger to running small cities. One of his most recent interim assignments began in February in Charlotte. He had Read More…
On Monday, Albion’s City Council expressed their gratitude to Douglas K. Terry for accepting the position of interim city manager and to retiring Albion Department of Public Safety Chief and outgoing Interim City Manager Scott Kipp. As Terry spoke during the Nov. 12 city council meeting, he summarized his work ethic, “I have three R’s, Read More…
OTSEGO — The Sturgis swim team competed in the SCC league championships last weekend, and finished the day with a second-place showing.Allegan placed first with 433 points, and the Trojans finished not far behind, with 398 points.Sturgis captured six conference championships, as the 200 medley relay team of Kaylee Draper, Kenzy Triezenberg, Ainsley Gump and Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Winning a district championship is pretty sweet. Making it to the regional finals after a win the following week? Even sweeter.Three Rivers’ volleyball team accomplished that this past week, winning the Division 2 district championship on their home court after defeating Wolverine Conference foes Edwardsburg in the semifinals Read More…
Lyle Claire Mikel, 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4th, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family.He was born May 31, 1931 in Wakelee, Michigan, the son of Elmer and Helen (Williams) Mikel.He was a graduate of Marcellus High School in the class of 1950.After graduation he served in the US Read More…
I’m putting this column together on Sunday, the day before Veterans Day. I always try to have it completed earlier, but my schedule has prevented me from getting to it until now. I must finish this column by today so that I can get it to the radio station before tomorrow morning. WLKM Radio carries Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A former St. Joseph County prosecutor who had a high-profile drunk driving arrest four years ago was arrested in late October this year after another alleged drunk driving incident. John McDonough, who served as prosecutor from 2008-20 and is currently a member of the Three Rivers Community Schools Read More…