The Village of Paw Paw reported on Monday Oct. 27, that the Maple Island pedestrian bridge replacement project should be completed by Nov. 21, following a short delay at the start of the project to reposition support pilings. In addition to the new bridge there will be a bench and waste receptacle added at the Read More…
The Briggs Dam replacement project remains on schedule for substantial completion by the end of the year, according to the Village of Paw Paw. Excavation work is completed, and the project is moving from the “Tearing down” phase to the “Building up” phase. Excavation did uncover the remains of the old water powered grist mill Read More…
A worker received minor injuries when he fell into a reactor cavity at the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert Township on Tuesday, Oct. 21, according to Nick Culp, senior manager of government affairs and communications for Holtec International.Culp released a statement that said, “While performing work inside the containment building, a Palisades contractor fell into Read More…
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 Read More…
BURR OAK TWP. — St. Joseph County deputies are asking the public to help search for the driver of a vehicle that hit and killed a pedestrian. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area of U.S. 12 and Burr Oak Road in Burr Oak Township just after 7 a.m. Read More…
By Frank Passic One of the most famous sermons ever preached in American history was entitled “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” powerfully delivered by the 18th century theologian, clergyman, and college president (Princeton), the Rev. Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). This graphic hellfire and brimstone message was preached on July 8, 1741 in Enfield, Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Roland Cowper, age 20, was arrested Oct. 22, less than a week after he testified in the preliminary exam of Defendant Antonio Green (22), who is being charged with Open Murder, in the July 27 shooting death of Mia Amari Sims (18). Cowper is being held without bond at the Read More…
By JEFF STEERS Contributing Writer Three years of experience at the state finals helped Napoleon High School golfer Anna McCubbins ready herself to be near the top of the leaderboard. Last Saturday it came true. McCubbins won the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 individual state championship Saturday at the Katke Golf Course in Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Defendant Leonard Hugall, age 74, was scheduled to be in 12th District Court on Friday, Oct. 17 for the 1984 murder of his stepdaughter. The case was adjourned until Nov. 18 at 9 a.m., for a preliminary exam with witnesses, to determine if there is enough evidence to bind the Read More…
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion City Council met Monday evening, Oct. 20 at the Marshall Opportunity High School Auditorium, 225 East Watson Street. The larger venue gave residents room to attend, though only a few people were present. The evening began with presentations and recognitions. Community advocate Marquetta Frost brought students to receive a Read More…