By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Hon. Thomas Wilson, a judge in the 4th Circuit Court, Jackson County retired Feb. 27 according to Chief Administrative Judge Susan B. Jordan. Wilson is facing a Judicial Tenure Commission formal complaint (FC 110), filed on Sept. 11, 2025 by three lawyers on the commission (Lynn Helland, Kevin Hirsch, and Read More…
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Albion man found hiding in a camper after fleeing from ADPS
By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer Demetrich Hall, a 44-year-old Albion man was arrested Sunday after fleeing from officers and hiding in a camper at a residence on Erie Street in Albion. Just after 10 a.m. Sunday, an Albion Department of Public Safety Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Haven Road near Veterans Way Read More…
Hanover Road Bridge: Winter, Progress, Completion
By Ken Wyatt While most residents were huddled in warm places during this bitterly cold winter, workers on the Hanover Road Bridge project have been making steady progress. A visit to the site made clear that completion is well within sight for a spring opening. Anlaan Corporation, based at Grand Haven, is doing the project. Read More…
From demolition to new homes: Land Bank projects reshape parts of Albion and Homer
By Maggie LaNoue, contributing writer The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority outlined plans at its Feb. 26 meeting that affect both Albion and the Village of Homer, including the demolition of a fire-damaged downtown building, stabilization of another historic structure and construction of new homes on vacant residential lots. County land banks were created in Read More…
Millions in Infrastructure Work Move Forward Alongside Downtown Redevelopment
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Nearly $8 million in federally and state-supported infrastructure projects, along with approval of a major downtown redevelopment plan, moved forward Monday night as Albion’s elected officials worked through a full and at times complex agenda. Present were Mayor Victoria Garcia-Snyder and council members Lenn Reid, Donivan Williams, and C.J. Frost. Read More…
TRPD: Tornado operations moving to restoration, cleanup
Compost site in Three Rivers available for tree debris, dumpsters available for other debris By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Police Department said in a statement Sunday first responder operations after Friday’s tornado are shifting from life safety to restoration and cleanup. Currently, city crews and partner organization are continuing to Read More…
State of Emergency declared by Gov. Whitmer following Friday tornadoes
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A state of emergency was officially declared Sunday morning by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for the counties affected by Friday’s supercell storm and tornadoes. The state of emergency was officially declared for Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties, which the governor said would help assist with response and Read More…
Three Rivers tornado initially rated at EF-2
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The National Weather Service has initially rated the tornado that raced through Three Rivers Friday afternoon at an EF-2. The assessment came Saturday evening following a survey by NWS surveyors in the Three Rivers area; however, it is based on an assessment of a small portion of the Read More…
Cleanup continues in Three Rivers after Friday storms
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One day after severe storms and a likely tornado swept through Three Rivers, the cleanup process is fully underway around the city. Three Rivers residents, as well as volunteers from around the area, are starting to clean up debris and trees, while some are picking up the pieces Read More…
Severe weather, tornado sweeps through Three Rivers
Sheriff’s Office advises no travel to northern St. Joseph County By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A severe storm that produced an unconfirmed but likely tornado swept through Three Rivers Friday night, causing severe damage to houses and businesses. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, Three Rivers, Fabius Township, and areas east Read More…