By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s boys and girls cross country teams wee both second on Wednesday in Jack Pine Conference action at Ogemaw HeightsShepherd won both meets.For the Clare boys:Clayton Peacock was ninth (17:17.42). Connor Schmidt 10th (17:29.18) Sutton Klaus 14th (17:36.96), Christian Villa-Bilton 17th (17:53.30), Jospeh Haupt 21st (18:05.16) and Matthew Rodgers (18:39.97) Read More…
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May I Walk with You? IMITATION VIRTUES
One of the reasons that sin is so appealing is that it can masquerade as virtue. The most obvious of these is romantic and sexual love, aka lust. I am not saying that romantic and sexual love is evil, yet when it is devoid of agape, it is evil. Agape is the kind of love Read More…
Farwell BOE suspends superintendent, begins investigation
By David Hutchinson The Farwell Board of Education held a special meeting in the high school media center room on October 1 at 7 p.m. Four out of seven board members were present—Nathan Yarhouse, Jade Campbell, John Pakledinaz, and Kellee Robinson. Danielle Sholes, Joe Maxey, and John Gross were absent. Around 20 people attended.The board Read More…
Budd Lake residents angry over sale of lots by HCS
By Genine Hopkins At Saginaw and Hillcrest in Harrison around Budd Lake, there is a small easement that, after researching, was under a 99-year lease from the Harrison Community Schools to the City of Harrison. The City had been maintaining the easement, but after realizing the property belonged to HCS but before they understood they Read More…
Buggy collides with Kia on Hamburger Hill, occupants rushed to hospital
By Christopher Johnson Clare’s Hamburger Hill at the north end of town has always been a hotbed for car accidents. As vehicles accelerate toward the expressway ramp and exit driveways, it only takes one absent minded driver to ruin somebody’s day, which was this past Saturday at roughly 11:15 AM.A driver and passenger in a Read More…
No one injured in roof fire at American Axle in Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS — Some operations at American Axle and Manufacturing in Three Rivers were briefly shut down Thursday after a fire broke out on the roof of the building. According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, the fire was reported at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, with multiple departments responding. Upon arrival, firefighters found a part of Read More…
‘Christmas Carol’ auditions coming
Open auditions for Saugatuck’s 39th annual a production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15 and Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. both days. Organizers are looking for children and adults to fill the various roles of the classic’s story. The show will run for 8 performances from Dec. 12 through Dec 21. Read More…
‘Flower World’ to bloom in Cook Park
By Lisa Mize CVB Executive Director A new piece of public art is set to bring fresh color, light and creativity to downtown Saugatuck. On Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. in Cook Park, we’ll cut the ribbon on “Flower World,” an immersive art installation by nationally- Recognized artist Jeffrey Augustine Songco. The installation is Read More…
Odor investigations continue around Republic site
By Jim Hayden Correspondent The state continues to investigate ongoing complaints about odors from the area of Republic Services, 4368 60th St. The owner of the composting company at the site is preparing to move his operation to Berrien County and says he is taking “extraordinary measures” to control the odors. Laketown Township residents have been Read More…
Douglas Oktoberfest on tap Oct. 11
All are welcome to raise their steins and toast the spirit of Bavaria as Saugatuck-Douglas Community Pride hosts its annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 11 in Beery Field from noon to 5 p.m. This event brings a diverse community together for a day of fun, food and fall festivities. Community leaders will inaugurate the celebration with Read More…