By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Local volleyball teams will be starting their road to Kellogg Arena beginning next week. All local teams will be participating in the MHSAA playoffs, which begin on Nov. 3 with first round District action, which wraps up by Nov. 8. The brackets for districts were revealed last Read More…
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District action kicks off for local football teams
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Seven of the eight local football teams that made the MHSAA football playoffs will try to run the gauntlet toward a state title beginning this weekend with district play. All games will be played tonight at 7 p.m. Mendon’s game, which would have taken place in Mendon Read More…
Out and About: Pictures, Daylight Saving, and important rules
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” -Marcel ProustYo-Yos were once used as weapons in the Philippines.On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) will sponsor another “Pet Picture” event. This will take place at the Family Farm and Home store Read More…
Do you need help? Write Us!
By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us Read More…
“Spooktacular Fest” took place Oct. 24 in downtown Sturgis
It featured trick-or-treating at participating businesses, a trunk-or-treat at Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, wagon rides that departed from Sturgis Historical Museum, and monster truck rides, youth activities such as face-painting and bounce house, live music and food vendors. Halloween events continue in Sturgis on Oct. 31. A parade is scheduled for 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 31 at Read More…
Election Preview 2025: What’s on the ballot in St. Joseph County?
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Residents of St. Joseph County will be deciding on some important items on the Tuesday, Nov. 4 general election ballot. From millage requests to local officeholders, there will be something for everyone to vote on when the polls open up in just a few days. Here’s a Read More…
Farwell football team falls to Harbor Springs
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell lost 37-8 in a home game to Harbor Springs on Oct. 24 to end the regular football season.“We took the opening drive 64 yards and didn’t score. We stalled out on the 5-yard line,” Farwell coach Travis Waddell said. “Harbor Springs drove 95 yards in 16 plays to score. Read More…
May I Walk with You? DAILY COMMITMENT
“This is a day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Recently I was conversing with a middle-aged man, who had committed his life to God in his youth. Things were not going well for him, and he was doubting. The question naturally came up about the last time he Read More…
November SNAP on hold in Michigan pending new House bill
By Genine Hopkins After receiving a notification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week pausing SNAP benefits for the month of November, Michigan’s State House has put forward a bill, sponsored by Democrats Tonya Meyers Phillips of Detroit, Kimberly Edwards of Eastpointe, Betsy Coffia of Traverse City, Reggie Miller of Van Buren Township, and Read More…
Mid Michigan College kicks off campaign & breaks ground
On Tuesday, Mid Michigan College officially kicked off its Rooted in Community, Growing for Tomorrow campaign and broke ground on a soon-to-be-constructed event center on the Mt. Pleasant Campus.“We’re excited about what’s to come and building the next chapter of Mid’s story,” shared Mid President Tim Hood. “This campaign highlights our partners in progress and Read More…