By Gari Voss The leadership of Cheshire Township in Allegan County has been extremely stable for years, but during the past year, the replacement of Donna Hetzel, an experienced clerk, brought a new clerk, Jodi Pinnell, and the expected uphill learning process. Then, as 2026 began, Supervisor Steve Revor decided to step down as of Read More…
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Mattawan splits Saturday games
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Mattawan’s baseball team split with two teams on the road on April 4 in a doubleheader.Mattawan is 2-2.Novi won the first game 7-2 against Mattawan which won its second game against the Rochester Falcons 7-0.Mattawan’s win over Rochester was fueled on five runs in the fouurth inning.Liam Walsh hit a Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Rescues are an Easter weekend miracle
There are moments when a nation is reminded, in the clearest possible terms, who it is and who it chooses to be. The rescue of two American airmen from enemy territory is one of those moments. Not just because it was successful, but because of the very human stories behind it stories of grit, survival, Read More…
South Haven Performance Series announces 2026 season
By James Windell The South Haven Performance Series is genuinely excited about the strength of this year’s concert schedule and the expansion to a six-concert series. Th 2026 season, the 16th for the South Haven Performance Series, ranges from award-winning pianist Elliot Wuu to the acclaimed Vox GR choral ensemble and to exemplary chamber ensembles.“The breadth and excellence of the artists coming to our Read More…
Rain, rain and more rain: Saturday, April 4, brings rain, rain, and more rain
Standing water is shown on Sunday, April 5, near LTW Ergonomic Solutions, Lawrence, located on South Paw Paw Street, following Saturday’s daylong rain. Nearby, a grassy area south of the Lawrence Post Office was underwater on Sunday as Saturday’s rainstorm played havoc with low lying areas. The Lawrence Downs apartments also experienced a small pond Read More…
Area students to display art
SOUTH HAVEN – Perspective: Middle and High School Art Exhibition will celebrate with an opening reception at the South Haven Center for the Arts on Friday, April 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. Artists, teachers, family, friends, and community members all invited to celebrate the success of these students’ artists. The artwork, including sculpture, ceramics, drawing, painting, Read More…
Centreville scout on track for Eagle Scout rank at just 14 years old
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — At the age of 14, some kids may be playing video games, eating junk food, scrolling online all day, studying, hanging out with friends, or some combination thereof. However, for one local member of BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts), at 14 years old, he is close to achieving Read More…
Wastewater overflow reported in Constantine, no discharge to river
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A wastewater overflow was reported at the Constantine Wastewater Treatment Plant Friday. According to the Village of Constantine, the overflow was first reported at 4 p.m. and was stopped approximately 20 minutes later, at 4:20 p.m. It is believed a malfunction involving influent control gates was the cause of Read More…
Three Rivers Applebee’s manager hailed for protecting community members during tornado
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Aubrey McKenzie has been scared of storms ever since she was a child. However, for the Mendon native, a bar and service manager at the Applebee’s restaurant in Three Rivers, those fears were the furthest thing from her mind on March 6. McKenzie has been hailed by some Read More…