The Titans advanced to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 6 state finals with a 35-6 semifinal win at Novi last Saturday. Lumen Christi faces Lansing Catholic Friday at Ford Field beginning at 4 p.m. It is the third consecutive season the Titans have appeared in a state final – the last two being Read More…
by Jim Whitehouse “Are you working on anything in your shop these days?” says old friend Lyle Pratt. “Ugh,” I say. “Ugh?” “Yes. Ugh. I need to go back to school and take more math,” I say. “Shop class, you mean?” says Lyle. “Math. I’ve forgotten more than I remember about algebra, plane and solid Read More…
by Sylvia Benavidez Members of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit come from all over the county to become an important part of Calhoun County’s law enforcement team, and they choose to do it without garnering a salary. Although the sheriff’s department supplies them with some equipment such as bullets, and a liaison officer, the Read More…
Hundreds of local residents attended the Jackson Downtown Parade in Jackson last Friday. Local bands, service groups, and businesses highlighted the 75-minute parade on Michigan Avenue. Santa Claus brought up the rear of the parade – much to the chagrin of the children attending the annual event. An afterglow was held at Flagstar Bank on Read More…
By Sylvia Benavidez At Monday’s Albion City Council meeting Interim City Manager Doug Terry produced a list of firms to choose from to conduct the search for a new city manager. “Winter is a notoriously bad time of year for a professional search due to the holidays,” said Terry. Continuity is lost because of the Read More…
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers volleyball team earned a number of postseason honors across the board following a successful season for the club.Three players were named to the All-Region Team for Division 2 Region 12 by the Michigan Intercollegiate Volleyball Coaches Association (MIVCA). Those players were Miley Southland, Tori Thorbjornsen, and London Hoffmaster.Southland had Read More…
By Jef Rietsma CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Road Commission Manager John Lindsey received a positive review and contract extension in the wake of his annual job-performance evaluation last week.Following a closed session at the conclusion of their twice-a-month meeting Wednesday, road commission board members said Lindsey was offered and accepted a two-year contract extension.It Read More…
This is the week of Thanksgiving. The one time when we should reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for. If you have a roof over your head, food on your table, and friends and family, you are more fortunate than 70% of the world’s population. No matter how hard you feel Read More…
By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS — The two finalists for the position of Three Rivers DDA executive director met with teams of interviewers Monday morning, Nov. 25, as the process of hiring the next DDA leader moves forward.Meeting with two interview teams at the HG Real Estate downtown office were Bobby Bradley and Angie Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Monday approved a request to add an additional staff member to the public safety fire division, and an upgrade plan for the city’s website. Ryan Banaszak, public safety director, told the board the division has been assessing current and upcoming staffing challenges. Since October 2023, the fire division has been Read More…