By Frank Passic We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” October 3, 1925. “Steve Britten, Albion colored man accused of complicity in the theft of a large amount of brass from the M.E.R. car-shops here last spring, was acquitted in the circuit court at Battle Creek Friday.” October 5, 1925. Read More…
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Albion City Council highlights growth, art, and inclusion
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Mayor Victoria Garcia-Snyder called the Oct. 6 Albion City Council meeting to order, which included updates on economic development, the arts, public safety, and inclusion. Interim EDC Director Bruce Nelson provided an update from the Albion Economic Development Corporation. He said his first priorities this year were to stabilize finances, Read More…
Jackson County Solar Project nears completion west of Albion
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer The Jackson County Solar Project, a 125-megawatt renewable energy development in Parma Township, marked its ribbon-cutting Oct. 1 with approximately 40 guests, including landowners, community leaders, and partners from across Michigan. The event was hosted by Geronimo Power, a Minnesota-based renewable energy company founded by farmer and investor Noel Rahn. Read More…
Golf Roundup: TR’s Oestrike qualifies for state finals; TR 11th at regional
CHARLOTTE — Three Rivers’ Elizabeth Oestrike qualified for the MHSAA Division 3 girls’ golf finals following her shooting a 94 at the Division 3 Region 15 tournament at Forest Akers East Golf Club Wednesday.Oestrike’s 94 placed her 11th overall individually. As for the Wildcasts, they finished in 11th place with a team score of 475. Read More…
TR-Sturgis soccer match abandoned in second half due to player, fan conduct
‘Safety concerns’ cited by referee By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A boys’ soccer game last week between Three Rivers and Sturgis was abandoned in the second half due to behavior of players and fans in attendance. In an email sent Oct. 2 to families, coaches and athletes confirmed by the Commercial-News, Three Rivers Read More…
Battery storage rules advance in Lockport after begrudging vote by Planning Comm.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — A proposed amendment that would allow for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to be included in a solar energy ordinance in Lockport Township cleared its first hurdle last week despite numerous objections by nearly everyone in attendance, including the decision-makers involved.The Lockport Township Planning Commission recommended the amendment Read More…
Ceremony marks 100th year for Congress School
By Dennis Volkert “This isn’t about a building.”Versions of that phrase were uttered more than once on Oct. 3, as community members, current and former teachers and administrators attended a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of Congress Elementary School in Sturgis.Vince LaPorte, principal at Congress, gave opening and closing remarks.“This was a bit of Read More…
Pivotal breaks ground on new Centreville addition
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County’s mental health and substance use treatment facility will be expanding over the next year.On Tuesday, Pivotal broke ground on its new 10,000 square-foot, two-story addition to its building on 677 E. Main St. in Centreville, which will be the new home for the agency’s administrative offices Read More…
May I Walk with You? Older Person’s Concerns
I’ve noticed two major concerns of older people that I talk with. One is that as they get older, they feel less worthy and the second is that they feel more and more restless, and not at ease with God. It seems common to believe that as we get older and nearing death that we Read More…
Clare’s 5th annual Family Night Out enjoys a smashing success
by Christopher Johnson This past Tuesday, Woods Household Furniture and Appliances was the place to be. The Clare Chamber of Commerce organized yet another Family Night Out on a day that couldn’t have been blessed with better fall weather. At least 500 people came out to soak it up, according to organizers. A rough head Read More…