By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Aubrey McKenzie has been scared of storms ever since she was a child. However, for the Mendon native, a bar and service manager at the Applebee’s restaurant in Three Rivers, those fears were the furthest thing from her mind on March 6. McKenzie has been hailed by some Read More…
By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Dion Jamel Flowers Jr., 29, Montez White, 27, and Tyrek Rice, 26, co-defendants in the murder case of Anthony Owens Jr., were in 12th District Court for a preliminary exam March 31 in front of Hon. Allison Bates. They are each charged with open murder, three counts of assault with Read More…
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer As Jackson approaches its bicentennial in 2029, and the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, there is a history too often ignored — our pre-history. We all know it: The tribal presence on the lands that our predecessors settled in the 1830s. Not only were tribes living throughout Michigan Read More…
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced the appointments of Judge Allison Bates to the 4th Circuit Court in Jackson County and Nicole Hughes to the 12th District Court in Jackson County. “I am proud to appoint these great Michiganders to the bench,” Whitmer said in a statement. “These skilled legal Read More…
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer Residents walking or driving through Albion neighborhoods in recent weeks have noticed large red X marks painted on dozens of mature street trees, and in some cases have returned to find them already gone. The sight has prompted questions on social media and conversations with anyone seen photographing the work. Read More…
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer A $5,000 grant from the Albion Community Foundation has equipped three Albion-area public safety agencies with life-saving technology — and strengthened a partnership that protects residents across a wide swath of Calhoun County. The Sheridan Township Fire Department, the Albion Department of Public Safety, and the Albion Township Fire Department Read More…
STURGIS — The Lady Trojans hosted Edwardsburg last week, and the visiting Eddies came away with victories in both games, 15-0 and 19-0.No stats were reported for either game.Sturgis is still seeking its first win of the young season, and will be back on the diamond on April 7th against the visiting Three Rivers Wildcats. Read More…
STURGIS — The defending state champion Sturgis girls’ track team kicked off their season with a 94-43 win over Three Rivers Tuesday, March 24.In the 100 meter run, Olivia Wenzel (TR) placed first (13.67), followed by Sturgis’ Addison Eicher in second (13.72). Wenzel also placed first in the 200 M (28.14) while Trojan Madelyn Oswald Read More…
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By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Hundreds of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2093 members at American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM, also known as Dauch Corporation) in Three Rivers and their supporters rallied in solidarity Sunday amid what is expected to be significant contract negotiations between the union and AAM. Held at the Three Read More…