By Dennis VolkertEarlier this week, 500 Grand Studios broadcast a YouTube podcast interview with Sturgis Mayer Frank Perez.www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wU12Lvgrsw&t=2sIn it, Perez makes comments regarding an April 22 city commission motion to censure him and another to remove him as mayor.Each deadlocked in a 4-4 vote, with commissioner Marvin Smith absent.The proposals were submitted by vice mayor Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Tension surrounding mayor Frank Perez, Sturgis City Commission and uncertainty about the resignation of city manager Andrew Kuk continued on May 13, at a regular meeting of the board. Aaron Miller, commissioner at-large, brought two separate resolutions, each of which was defeated in a 4-3 roll-call vote. Commissioner Justin Wickey excused himself from Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare track and field boys were second and the girls were third last week in a Jack Pine Conference meet.Shepherd won both divisions.For Clare boys:Jacob Halicek won the 100 meters (11.16) and the 200 meters (22.62).Conan Weeks was second in the 110 hurdles (15.91).Weeks was second in the 300 hurdles Read More…
One of the things successful people do is to set long term goals. Even nations set five- or ten-year goals and then make plans to make them happen. Everyone from huge corporations to governments to individuals set long term goals and then make plans to follow them. Being able to set long term goals seems Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher One of Clare County’s largest annual events will return this weekend as thousands of visitors are expected to descend on the Yoder farm for the spring edition of Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market.The two-day event, hosted by the Yoder family and members of the local Amish community, will take place Friday Read More…
By David Hutchinson The Regular Meeting was held in the Surrey Township Hall on May 12 at 6 p.m. All five board members were present—Dixie Adams, Mindy Campbell, Mike Coon, Glenna Bradbury, and Paul Ghinelli. Around 20 people attended.The board started by amending and approving the agenda. Supervisor Coon noted that he voted “opposed.”The board Read More…
By Christopher Johnson The Farwell Fairgrounds, a beloved community institution since 1906, is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Memorial Weekend 2026. A four-day carnival event, that will be running Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 24. In addition to fairground fun, it will be offering live entertainment, demolition derbies, Read More…
Tension surrounding mayor Frank Perez, Sturgis City Commission and uncertainty about the resignation of city manager Andrew Kuk continued on May 13, at a regular meeting of the board. Aaron Miller, commissioner at-large, brought two separate resolutions, each of which was defeated in a 4-3 roll-call vote. Commissioner Justin Wickey excused himself from the meeting Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGOBLES—Novella DeGraaf helped lead the Saugatuck girls track and field team to a third-place finish Tuesday at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship meet at Gobles High School.Saugatuck totaled 75 points to place third in the 18-team field, finishing behind conference champion Kalamazoo Hackett (102) and Constantine (76). Allegan placed sixth with 42 Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck long has been primed for growth. Think blue skies reflecting on water, sun glinting off sand dunes and beaches, the two primary hues combining to feed green trees, inland orchards and money as consequence, good or bad. These high-end homes, outdoor spaces plus restaurants and shops that draw more and more people Read More…