There is a story about St. Francis of Assisi that after his conversion God asked him to build his church. Of course, he said yes, and he gathered stones and began to build the walls. It was hard work! Then God spoke to him again, something like, “Not the physical stone and mortar, but build Read More…
Christmas has to be the most hectic, wonderful time of the whole year.With the big day only five days away now, I’m finally, nearly, or almost ready…or something.Gifts have been wrapped, packed and mailed to the California and North Carolina ‘grands, and the rest are beside me in a basket for the local family around Read More…
By Genine Hopkins The Hayes Township General Board of Trustees held their final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Below are some of the items discussed.After calling the meeting to order, conducting the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call (all members present), The Hayes Township Board of Trustees heard from their County Commissioner, Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Kudos to Clare Business Owner Jim Paetschow who, in the spirit of the Christmas season and because of his love for animals, recently “Paid it Forward” when he decided to donate all adoption fees at the Clare Animal Shelter through the end of the year.Because of his generosity, some area youngsters have Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare is growing again. Thanks to the generosity a couple of years ago from Steve Letherer of Letherer Truss.At Monday’s meeting the City Commissioners voted to approve a Purchase and Sales Agreement with Scannell Properties, a real estate developer in Indianapolis, Indiana, who is interested in “potentially purchasing and developing 15.5 acres Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMARTIN—Start strong and then hold on.That was the formula the Saugatuck boys basketball team used to secure a 43-36 SAC divisional win over Martin on Friday, Dec. 13.The Trailblazers, who improved to 2-4 overall, led 12-0 after one quarter.“It was a great first quarter, and then it was all about hanging on Read More…
Looked like a green Christmas for Saugatuck’s Oval Beach and surrounding environs last week, but weather forecasters were anything but unanimous. Whatever the elements bring, here’s a wish days and nights will be bright for us all. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
By Scott SullivanEditorChristmas BirdsCivilized wildlife abounds in these parts, especially with Christmas coming. Hence a Tri-Community Wildlife Committee was born to save us from their/our excesses.The Australian outback saw a similar fate after World War I “soldier settlers” were incentivized to build farms there, prompting native emus to feast on new residents’ fields and gardens.I’ve Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council Monday approved spending $285,337 for water main, sewer and surface restoration on now-closed Ferry Street.That will cover Douglas’s sole responsibility in the two-pronged project to reopen the key north-south link to homes and tourist attraction laying in neighbor Saugatuck.The cost for drain culvert replacement — including private utility relocation, temporary Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When Linnea Lucas took an introduction to psychology class as part of her general education requirements during her first semester of college, something clicked.“I loved tapping into the minds and hearts of people to help bring about positive changes,” Lucas said. “I liked learning about how emotions worked and how life Read More…