By Robert TomlinsonNews Director PARK TWP. — A new activity area on the playground of Park Elementary near Three Rivers is giving students a place where they can say it happened mainly because of them. On Wednesday, May 7, Park Elementary administrators and members of the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) celebrated the official opening of Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Justin Wickey was appointed Wednesday to the 2nd Precinct seat for Sturgis City Commission, effective May 28.He assumes the position left vacant after Rodger Moyer announced his resignation, due to relocation.The other 2nd Precinct seat is occupied by Dan Boring.Wickey had served previously on the city commission, resigning in October 2021 to Read More…
The Sturgis Noon Kiwanis Club recently honored the 2025 Sturgis High School Senior Departmental Award Winners. The winners received a special certificate recognizing them for their classroom achievements during a special luncheon at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. This year’s winners are: Art – Macy RoehrigBand – George EbertBuilding Trades – Robert StumpBusiness – Read More…
“Spring Car Cruise-In & Eats” on May 9 in Sturgis drew steady attendance.About 125 classic vehicles were featured, according to Ryan Conrod, downtown events coordinator.It also included live music and unveiling of “Art Around Town” for 2025-26. The display features contributions from 18 artisans, posted at locations throughout downtown.The “AAT” annual project began in 2019, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — The Jack Pine Conference had a match at Pinconning’s Maple Leaf Golf Club this week.Clare shot 317 in the 18-hole match for its best score in over 30 years, according to coach Chris Fedewa of Clare.Individual scorers were Bryce Wieferich 73, Pierson Gallagher 75, Kolton Pung 83and Ethan Rogers 86.Shepherd Read More…
Fifty-seven years ago, when I was a senior in high school and taking a government class, a new graduate from college teacher asked the class what each person’s goal was. As the various students shared their hopes and dreams for the future, it finally was my turn to share what my goal was. I simply Read More…
By Christopher Johnson A two-year investigation has resulted in felony charges against David Coker, 51, of Clare, who has been accused of swindling the state and lining his own pockets. Coker, a former legislative aide and head of the Clare County Republican Party, founded a nonprofit organization aimed to construct a health park in Clare Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Former Clare Area Chamber Director, Clare County Republican Party Chair, and Michigan Legislative Aide, 51-year-old David Wayne Coker Jr. of Clare, has been charged with multiple counts of embezzlement and running a criminal enterprise. The state alleges that Coker used state money intended for a health and fitness center in Clare to Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGOBLES—Entering the Gobles Invitational on Friday, May 9, Saugatuck’s Niki McNeil had finished first in discus at five of the seven meets in which she’d participated.Make that six of eight.With a distance of 113-3, McNeil won discus by more than 12 feet to help the Saugatuck girls place fourth in the 21-team Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorThe New MessiahsLarry Klayman, Esq., emailed my spam folder three times Saturday claiming he needs $22.6K in the next 10 days to save America.Under “Join Larry Klayman’s Holy War Against Rogue Judges!” he invites: “Dear Patriot, America is under siege, and President Trump’s fight to secure our borders is being sabotaged by radical Read More…