By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Jackson Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday night where they removed Board Member Derek Dobies from his position as vice president, by his own motion to resign, but did not remove him from the board entirely. But before that drama, a lengthy presentation was given from Read More…
By Kara DeChalk Contributing Writer On Sunday, June 15, Albion Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the Kennedy Street side of the apartment complex located in the 500 block of W. Broadwell Street, in Albion on reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, ADPS located the victim, a 38-year-old female, who had sustained a gunshot Read More…
By Kara DeChalk Contributing Writer At Monday’s City council meeting, Albion Department of Public Safety Chief Aaron Phipps gave an overview of the weekend’s events. Amid two days of seemingly non-stop mobile nuisance parties, commonly referred to as X-Train parties, ADPS also dealt with a structure fire and a shooting. In all, ADPS received more Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Several protestors gathered at the curving corner of Michigan Ave. and Wildwood Ave., as it becomes Washington St. in downtown Jackson, on Thursday evening, June 12. Based on their signage, this was a pro-democracy, pro-Constitution, anti-Trump assembly. Their signs read: “Protect our Constitution!”; “If our voices held no power, they Read More…
THREE RIVERS — Two local baseball standouts were selected for All-State honors by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Tuesday.Three Rivers junior infielder Mason Awe was named Second-Team All-State in Division 2, while Marcellus sophomore pitcher Abram Coffey was named Second-Team All-State in Division 4.Awe hit .462 on the season for the Wildcats in Read More…
We are definitely in “shorts season”. With the temperature in the eighties and humidity also in the high numbers, it’s very comfortable to venture outside wearing shorts. The fashion experts are out there, so we must pay attention to make sure we are wearing our shorts properly. Women have a tendency to be in style, Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Although there was a light steady rain on one of its three days, organizers of this year’s Three Rivers Water Festival say for the most part, this year’s festival was still a fairly successful one.“We’re super grateful for all our community for coming out and supporting this, super Read More…
By Dennis Volkert “Sturgis Fest” 2025 takes place June 24-28.This year’s theme is “Traveling Through Time.”It opens with the kickoff dinner, a tradition that includes honoring Citizens of the Year. Recipients for 2025 are Harlan Blood and Mary Haylett. Sturgis Historical Society will provide the keynote presentation.The signature feature of Sturgis Fest, “Electric Night Parade,” Read More…
Maintenance on Fourth Street continuesCity of Sturgis tree maintenance contractor is working on Fourth Street, from Chicago Road to Congress Street, through June 27. At times, those streets will be closed as crews use a crane as part of the work process. Officials urge people to use caution in those areas, and seek alternate routes if possible. Read More…
RecurringSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. JUNEJune 22“Jesus March,” 3-11 p.m., beginning at Free Church Park. June 23Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall (moved from typical Wednesday meeting slot, due to Sturgis Fest).June 24Sturgis Fest, annual kick-off dinner, Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.June 25Sturgis Fest, “Family Read More…