By James Windell The South Haven City Council approved the purchase of lifeguard towers at its February 16, 2026, regular meeting.Although the request to approve the purchase of lifeguard towers and stands were among a number of consent items on the City Council agenda, Councilman Tom Capps asked that the issue of funds for lifeguard Read More…
By James Windell If you noticed that trees have been cut down near the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant along Blue Star Highway, there is an explanation.Some area residents have raised concerns about number of trees that have been cut down.Holtec acknowledges that tree clearing has been under way on the Palisades site and a Holtec Read More…
The fourth Annual Paw Paw Chili Walk was held Saturday Feb. 21 in Paw Paw. Taking top honors was Warner Vineyards, with runner-up honors going to GG Sweets.The Paw Paw Fire Department captured People’s Choice.A large turnout didn’t let the 30-degree temperature hamper them as they strolled the streets of Paw Paw, going in and Read More…
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7:12 a.m., the Paw Paw Fire Department was dispatched to the 42000 block of M-43 Highway for a report of a fully involved garage fire. Units arrived on scene at 7:19 a.m. and reported a travel trailer fully involved with an exposure to a nearby garage. It was reported that Read More…
GOBLES – A Gobles man is facing charges for allegedly selling mislabeled and foreign-made GLP1 drugs without prescriptions.Brandon Piper was charged in federal court Friday, Feb. 20, with one count of conspiracy to introduce misbranded drugs into interstate commerce with intent to defraud and mislead.Federal prosecutors implicated Piper of working for a Canadian company that Read More…
Sometimes a sports moment turns into something bigger than a medal — it becomes a balm for a weary national psyche, a reminder of resilience, pride and unbridled joy. That’s exactly what happened when Team USA’s men’s hockey team edged longtime rival Canada 2–1 in overtime to capture Olympic gold on February 22, 2026.The game Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Thomas Patrick Shannon, the former owner of Shannon Orthodontics in Plainwell and Grandville, has been sentenced to 60 years in federal prison on child exploitation charges — the maximum allowed under the law. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney sentenced the 44-year-old after he pleaded guilty in October to two Read More…
Sturgis City Commission will consider several proposals at its Feb. 25 meeting. Here is a roundup. South Lakeview Avenue design plan. Commissioners will assess approval of a service agreement amendment for Fleis and VandenBrink for reconstruction on South Lake Avenue. The design phase must begin soon to complete the project in 2027. Since the late 1950s, Read More…
Sturgis Neighborhood Program has announced the launch of a new Neighbor2Neighbor home improvement program, with help of a grant from Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The initiative is intended provide crucial home repair and rehabilitation services to up to three income-eligible homeowners within the city of Sturgis. The goal is to enhance safety, comfort and Read More…
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer The Albion City Council meeting on Tuesday evening drew a higher level of public engagement than in recent months, with about 20 residents attending to offer respectful yet pointed comments on the proposed city manager contract. While public remarks focused almost entirely on that personnel decision, council members also moved Read More…