Allegan County health officials are warning Fennville residents not to touch the water stemming from the Fennville-Billings drain.The no-body contact advisory was issued following a sewer main break near the intersection of Main and Maple streets Monday at around noon.The advisory impacts the area from the city’s south side to M-89 (124th Avenue).The Allegan County Health Read More…
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Allegan prepares for big Fourth of July weekend
Preparing for Visitors! The weekend leading to the July 3rd Jubilee contained Friday’s Rollin’ on the River and Monday’s Fork in the Road, Food Truck Rally. Before the streets and Riverfront became filled with those enjoying the fun, food and fireworks on July 3, 2024, the streets needed some sprucing up. Downtown Allegan has taken Read More…
Rawson convicted of first degree murder in Pullman
By Donald Talonen James Edward Rawson was convicted on June 26 of first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife’s son in 2022. Rawson was found guilty of first-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The trial began June 18 Read More…
Fillmore Twp crash leaves 1 dead, 4 with serious injuries
One person is dead and four others are injured after a crash in Fillmore Township on Sunday afternoon, according to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office. ACSO said around 1 p.m. dispatch received a call about a serious crash that happened at the intersection of 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Fillmore Township. The preliminary investigation showed that Read More…
Resurfacing on three local highways begins Tuesday
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Wednesday that three highways in St. Joseph County will be getting resurfacing work done beginning next week. On Tuesday, July 9, MDOT will be resurfacing U.S. 131 from Dickinson Road in Constantine to Garber Road in White Pigeon, M-60 from Hoffman Read More…
Gittinger retires from Sturgis Public Schools
Nicole Gittinger is retiring from Sturgis Public Schools. Gittinger has worked at the district for 15 years. She served as principal at Wall and Eastwood schools, then was named assistant superintendent for SPS. She received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary and special education from Michigan State University, and later a master’s degree in educational Read More…
Obituary: Frank Angelo Paniccia
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” Frank Angelo Paniccia, 91, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, supported by his large loving family. Formerly of Columbus, Ohio he moved to Bonita Springs, Florida in 1988 before relocating to Bentley Village in Naples 12 years ago. He was born April 24, Read More…
Historical Notebook: RAILROAD ARRIVED HERE 180 YEARS AGO
We have a special anniversary coming up here in Albion on July 4. It was 180 years ago that the first railroad train arrived in Albion. The State of Michigan financed the building of a strap-iron railroad across Southern Michigan in the early 1840s, and the tracks reached Albion on June 25, 1844. On July Read More…
Obituary: George David Williamson, Jr
George David Williamson, Jr., age 69, a lifelong resident of Albion passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 16, 2024, under the loving care of his family. George was born May 2, 1955, in Albion the son of George and Shirley (Adkins) Sr. and they preceded him in death. He is also preceded Read More…
Obituary: Jean Ryland Taylor
Jean Ryland Taylor, a 60-year Albion, Michigan, resident who worked as a journalist, served on the Albion Board of Education and was active in many civic organizations, died June 23, 2024, at her home. She was 91. Mrs. Taylor worked as a reporter and editor at the Albion Recorder newspaper from 1979-86. She also worked Read More…