Dealing with anxiety has never been a thing I do well. Especially now that I am retired. Being a psychologist and helping others deal with anxiety and depression was one of the ways I dealt with my own anxiety and other emotional issues. In school and in practice I learned more ways to deal with Read More…
Winterfest will take place on Saturday Feb. 28th starting with an ice fishing contest on Perch Lake as well as Crooked Lake…registration begins at 6:30am. @ the Crooked Lake Resort or the Depot. You can pick up bait at the Crooked Lake Resort bait shop and register for the fishing contest. While there, put in Read More…
By David Hutchinson The Regular Meeting was held in the Surrey Township Hall on February 10. All five board members were present—Dixie Adams, Mindy Campbell, Mike Coon, Glenna Bradbury, and Paul Ghinelli. Around 20 people attended. The board discussed ordinances, a new audit, and scheduled a town hall meeting for March 24 at 6 p.m.The Read More…
NOTTAWA TWP. — A 68-year-old Sturgis man was killed in a crash in Nottawa Township Wednesday night. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area of M-86 and Findley Road for a reported crash. Deputies claim a vehicle traveling westbound on M-86 attempted to pass a semi-truck, subsequently colliding head-on Read More…
WHITE PIGEON TWP. — A pair of pedestrians were killed early Thursday morning after they were struck by a vehicle in White Pigeon Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the area of Eagley Road and Lake Road at 5:14 a.m. Thursday for a reported traffic crash. Police claim Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Isabel’s Market & Eatery has formed a new partnership with Brian and Candice Grant, owners of the Ivy House and other event venues in the Saugatuck-Holland area, to transition the 310 Blue Star Hwy., Douglas property into a new catering concept. Elizabeth Estes and Mary Fechtig, owners of the Douglas specialty Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Cow Hill Yacht Club’s fourth annual Bowl-a-thon raised fun and funds for charity at Alley’s Sunday. Eight six-member teams showed off their kegler talents, or lack thereof, to knock down pins, beverages and pizza in an event that last year raised more than $6,000 raise money for local people who need Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor An evening of fellowship, reflection and appreciation is planned as VFW Post 9377 hosts its Veterans Spring Dinner on Saturday, March 14, at Lake Doster Golf Club.The event, open to all service members, veterans and their guests, will take place from 5-8 p.m. at the golf club, located at 116 Country Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Strong families don’t just happen—they’re built through communication, understanding and the ability to work through challenges together.Plainwell Community Schools hopes to help families do just that during an upcoming Family Connection Night workshop on Thursday, March 12.The free event, held in partnership with Clayful, is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, from Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—In his first season leading his alma mater, Jay Bohl helped guide the Plainwell wrestling team to a postseason milestone.The Trojans captured a Division 2 district championship Thursday, Feb. 12, defeating Gull Lake 52–21 on Plainwell’s home mats to advance to regional competition.The title marks an early accomplishment for Bohl, a Read More…