By Genine Hopkins At Saginaw and Hillcrest in Harrison around Budd Lake, there is a small easement that, after researching, was under a 99-year lease from the Harrison Community Schools to the City of Harrison. The City had been maintaining the easement, but after realizing the property belonged to HCS but before they understood they Read More…
By Christopher Johnson Clare’s Hamburger Hill at the north end of town has always been a hotbed for car accidents. As vehicles accelerate toward the expressway ramp and exit driveways, it only takes one absent minded driver to ruin somebody’s day, which was this past Saturday at roughly 11:15 AM.A driver and passenger in a Read More…
THREE RIVERS — Some operations at American Axle and Manufacturing in Three Rivers were briefly shut down Thursday after a fire broke out on the roof of the building. According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, the fire was reported at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, with multiple departments responding. Upon arrival, firefighters found a part of Read More…
Open auditions for Saugatuck’s 39th annual a production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15 and Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. both days. Organizers are looking for children and adults to fill the various roles of the classic’s story. The show will run for 8 performances from Dec. 12 through Dec 21. Read More…
By Lisa Mize CVB Executive Director A new piece of public art is set to bring fresh color, light and creativity to downtown Saugatuck. On Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. in Cook Park, we’ll cut the ribbon on “Flower World,” an immersive art installation by nationally- Recognized artist Jeffrey Augustine Songco. The installation is Read More…
By Jim Hayden Correspondent The state continues to investigate ongoing complaints about odors from the area of Republic Services, 4368 60th St. The owner of the composting company at the site is preparing to move his operation to Berrien County and says he is taking “extraordinary measures” to control the odors. Laketown Township residents have been Read More…
All are welcome to raise their steins and toast the spirit of Bavaria as Saugatuck-Douglas Community Pride hosts its annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 11 in Beery Field from noon to 5 p.m. This event brings a diverse community together for a day of fun, food and fall festivities. Community leaders will inaugurate the celebration with Read More…
Interurban Transit Authority executive director Becky Carten-Crandell was honored as Rising Star at the Michigan at the annual Michigan Public Transportation Conference Aug. 18-20 at Crystal Mountain Resort in northern Michigan. “Becky,” said presenters, “has served as Executive Director since summer of 2024, and has since been recognized for her innovative ideas and efforts to Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorHOLLAND—In its showdown with host Holland Black River on Wednesday, Sept. 24, the Saugatuck boys soccer team surrendered a pair of first-half goals to fall behind 2-0 at halftime.And that turned out to be the final score, as neither team managed to score in the second half.The loss dropped the Trailblazers to Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorDead in the WaterOur Physics Made Simple series has been on hold due to popular demand. Not that physics is so complex it’s incomprehensible, just my writing. Are physicists geniuses or the rest of us so dumb we think they are? Time for another chapter.Water can be dead, electrically speaking. So say physicists Read More…