Phins Up returns, joining several newcomers Hubie Ashcraft Band headlined “Homegrown Art & Music Festival” on Aug. 8 in Sturgis, the group’s first appearance at the event, which marked its 15th year. Prior to Ashcraft set, Phins Up performed at Homegrown in its full quintet form, after appearing as a trio at the 2025 festival: Read More…
By Sylvia Benavidez Across the nation during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, police agencies chose either to meet residents at large collaborative events or in more intimate neighborhood settings to foster understanding and build unity. Calhoun County continues to have both styles of celebrations and to see increased participation by officers and residents. Read More…
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer What should Albion look like 10 years from now? That question brought together about a dozen people at the Ludington Center on July 27 to begin updating the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Housing Assessment. The group spent the afternoon brainstorming ideas about the city’s future before any recommendations are written. Read More…
“If you’re afraid, don’t do it. If you do it, don’t be afraid.” -Genghis KhanI’m sure this past week has been a long one for most of you, because you had to wait so long to learn more about the “Tribe”. Ferd is the one who gets most of the verbal abuse from the Tribe. Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Aug. 11 approved a bond survey, which was sent to each household in the district via the fall newsletter.Options to complete the survey are by QR code (included in the newsletter); at surveymonkey.com/r/SPSBondSurvey; by phone, 269-659-1501; or a paper version, available at Sturgis District Library.Survey Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Aug 12 held a public hearing regarding the city budget summary and appropriation resolution and fee schedule, adopting each, following brief overview and discussion. Commissioners also approved a resolution requesting redemption of the city building authority refunding bonds, as it applies to the Sturgis Hospital project; and OK’d electric rates for Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — No aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will officially be coming to St. Joseph County for those affected by the March 6 tornadoes.On Thursday, Michigan State Police announced that FEMA denied the State of Michigan’s appeal for funding for the Individual Assistance (IA) program in St. Joseph, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Dominic Kamyszek has been working for Clare’s golf team during the summer too have a strong season next spring.This was his first season of varsity golf for the Pioneers. He was averaging around a 96.“I’m really happy with that,” he said/ “The first meet I played I shot terrible and Read More…
At one time or other in our lives we feel that we have been afraid and betrayed. In those times it is hard to think that God would allow such a thing. Yet, our faith tells us that even if God did not will something awful to happen, at least he allowed it to happen. Read More…
By Christopher Johnson Rapidly approaching is the return of one of the area’s most popular car shows. On August 20th, the much-awaited Old 27 Car Show will be rolling into Clare for another annual exhibition throughout the downtown area.The show will run from 5 PM to 9 PM and will feature live music by Night Read More…