By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com ANTWERP TOWNSHIP – The Antwerp Township Transfer Station recently saw the completion of a Recycling Barn last fall that has improved the Township’s recycling efforts, according to the Antwerp Township supervisor.Daniel Ruzick said the township received a recycling grant from the State of Michigan for recycling. General funds and ARPA funds Read More…
LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Township Fire Department will hold a Centennial Celebration, Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Lawrence Township Fire Station, 205 N. Paw Paw St., Lawrence.The event will feature fire truck demos, food trucks, games, raffles, music and family fun.
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — Anita Robles is volleyball coach at Lawrence and is getting excited for the season.“On Aug. 11, we will be setting up and sending reminders for tryouts,” Robles said. “The week of Aug. 11th we will host tryouts for our team testing their skill level for placement on the team. Our Read More…
Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wilson sentenced James Mitchell Kerr III on the charges of Assault with Intent to Murder, Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, and Felony Firearms on July 31. According to a press release from, Jackson-Prosecuting Attorney Kelsey Guernsey Kerr received two years in MDOC for the Felony Firearm and seven years to life in Read More…
By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer The Victory Park bandshell in Albion will once again be alive with music on Sunday evenings for the 21st season of Swingin’ at the Shell. The series promises a diverse lineup featuring rock classics, Gaelic and Celtic melodies, Latin grooves, soulful jazz, and iconic tribute acts. As usual, concert goers Read More…
By ELIZABETH FERSZT Contributing Writer Mia Sims, age 18, joins John Lusch, age 35; Emarion Flowers, age 22; and Anthony Owens, Jr. age 41 – as yet another victim of fatal gun violence this year in Jackson. Sims was shot through the neck, and was found in a car on the 1500 block of Carl Read More…
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Even though the invitation featured a photo of the Victory Park waterfall, the July 24 open house at Victory Park wasn’t about that landmark, at least not for now. About 50 people gathered at the big pavilion to study maps, ask questions, and talk about what changes to Albion’s dams Read More…
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Albion residents packed the library at Marshall Opportunity School on July 28 for a City Council meeting. About 50 people attended the midsummer session held offsite while City Hall’s 65-year-old elevator awaits replacement. Rod Auton of Calhoun County Senior Services, outlined resources available for Albion’s older residents. He highlighted a Read More…
Proposed new gymnasium complex, school tech and infrastructure upgrades highlight proposal By Robert TomlinsonNews Director COLON — Voters in Colon will be deciding Tuesday whether or not to approve a school bond proposal that district administrators say will not raise the tax rate for residents. On the Aug. 5 ballot, residents in the Colon Community Read More…
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts in Sturgis has announced its Performance Series for 2025-26. Dates and featured shows: Oct. 25: Deep Blue Something. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Anniversary Tour. Dec. 3: Dance Alive National Ballet. “The Nutcracker.” Feb. 7: Krendl Magic. Illusionism and magic. March 7: Jukebox Saturday Night. Music of Mancini. April 11: Josh Blue Read More…