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…
THREE RIVERS — An Elkhart, Ind. man who thought he would never again see the car he and his father built got an amazing surprise nearly 60 years later, thanks to the power of the Internet and the curiosity of a car enthusiast in Three Rivers.Alton Love and his father Devon turned their 1955 Chevy Read More…
By Frank Passic ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—AUGUST 1925 We continue with our theme of “Albion—100 Years Ago.” August 5, 1925. Mrs. O.S. Rives of Morgantown, KY, owner of the Green River Republican, the only newspaper in Butler County, Kentucky, is the guest of her brother Eugene S. LaMastus, W. Porter St. Mr. LaMastus has Read More…
“I am not afraid. I was born to do this.” -Joan of ArcLook at your zipper. See the initials YKK? It stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha, the world’s largest zipper manufacturer.A few Ponderisms:•I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes.
As one might expect, a canine show was the focus of “Dog Days,” held Aug. 1 in downtown Sturgis.Participants competed for ribbons in five categories: Best Pooch Costume, Best Talent/Trick, Musical Chairs, “Waggiest” Tail and Judges Choice for Favorite Dog.Sweet Jonny Knox served as master of ceremonies for the dog show.Additional attractions at the festival Read More…
By Steve Eldridge BURR OAK — There’s an old saying that goes “Don’t rain on my parade.”During last weekend’s 16th Annual Burr Oak Heritage Festival, that’s exactly what the thought was, as inclement weather was predicted well before the four-day event. That forecast was correct, however it didn’t dampen the spirits of festival goers, as Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Three local school districts will have renewals of their operating millage on the ballot for their communities next week.On Tuesday, Aug. 5, voters in the Mendon, Nottawa and Marcellus school districts will decide whether or not to renew the 18-mill non-homestead operating millage for their school districts for the Read More…
In the Gospel of John chapter 21, Jesus is talking with Peter. Jesus simply asks Peter three times, “Peter, do you love me?” Peter’s response, which to me seems rather heart-breaking is, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you!” In Luke’s Gospel it is reported that when Peter denied Jesus three times Read More…
By Genine Hopkins Over the past several years, Marion has faced what many other rural areas in America has faced: the closing of their independent, local grocery store. Carrow’s in Farwell, Witbeck’s in Clare, and M&J Market in Marion, all face barriers to not only keep their shelves stocked with a variety of items but Read More…
By Christopher Johnson You may have noticed some major construction on the south end of town in recent months. With Dollar Daze now sadly shuttered, the husk that remains is now the placeholder for the new Gateway Lanes entertainment center–confirmed by the owners of the original location. After it was practically incinerated in a late-night Read More…