City of Sturgis is conducing a scheduled power outage in the Elaine Drive and Vicky Drive area on Dec. 2, to complete schedule work. Tuesday, December 2nd to complete work. Please see the attached map for exact outage locations. The interruption is service is expected to extend from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Schoolcraft stymied in state finals loss to Menominee
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director DETROIT — Schoolcraft’s first trip to the MHSAA Division 7 football state finals since 2001 Sunday ended in defeat, as the Eagles were stifled by a relentless Menominee team in a 34-6 loss at Ford Field. Menominee dominated the game from start to finish, especially on defense. The Maroons held the Read More…
Snow-removal emergency declared in Sturgis
The city of Sturgis has declared a snow-removal emergency, effective beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, due to a forecast of accumulation of more than 4 inches. By ordinance, during a declared snow removal emergency parking is prohibited on all city streets. Any vehicle parked on the street is subject to towing and a Read More…
Events scheduled to mark Shank disappearance, offer support
Events scheduled to mark Shank disappearance, offer support On Sunday, Nov. 30, two events are scheduled to honor Brittany Wallace Shank, who went missing seven years ago. Shank went missing around 9 p.m. Nov. 30, 2018, following a vehicle crash. The event is structured in two parts. VFW, Fawn River Road, Sturgis, 2-4:30 p.m. Read More…
Historical Notebook: RAILROAD BUFFER
By Frank Passic This year there was some serious trimming of foliage and small trees on the west side of N. Eaton St. across from Albion’s Michigan Central Railroad depot in the vicinity of an old-style fire hydrant. That area was so overgrown that pedestrians on the sidewalk had to walk around or “duck” Read More…
Albion households are facing a rising need
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Recent discussions about the region’s economic outlook have renewed attention to the needs of many area residents. At last month’s Economic Club luncheon at Albion College, the Upjohn Institute presented a countywide economic forecast showing rising household costs across Calhoun County. Several Albion residents asked how closely those trends reflect Read More…
Albion Arts Center gives area artists a home and opens doors just in time for the holidays
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer A historic brick building behind downtown Albion’s iconic Coca Cola sign finds new life as the home of the Albion Arts Center and area artists finally have a permanent place to show their work, sell their art, and learn their craft. The grand opening for the center, located at 107 Read More…
Mike Levine Trail extension in Jackson County
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer If you have noticed the unusual road work being done on Lansing Avenue in Jackson across the freeway, going north to Parnall Rd. – you are not alone. The curved concrete barriers and other hardscaping makes an unlikely partner to the normally busy north/south thoroughfare in Jackson County. What are Read More…
Crowds turn out for Downtown Jackson Christmas Parade
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Thousands of people crowded Michigan Avenue in Downtown Jackson on Friday Nov. 21 for the annual Christmas Parade. The temperatures remained mild at around 45 degrees; no rain, snow, or winds impacted the festive event. At Carnegie Library, hundreds of children and families gathered for an early visit with Santa Read More…
2025-26 Local High School Boys’ Basketball Schedules
With the high school boys’ basketball season coming up at the start of December, it’s important to know where your local teams are playing and when! The following list is a compendium of all the local high school varsity boys’ basketball teams and their schedules for the 2025 season. Bold games are home games, while Read More…