As a child I memorized the definition of a sacrament, my memory tells me, “A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, to give grace.” I learned that there are seven sacraments: Baptism, Penance (Reconciliation), Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders and Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick). The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes Read More…
By Christopher Johnson At approximately 9 AM this past Monday, emergency responders were dispatched to the Doherty Hotel in downtown Clare after a vehicle crash.The driver, a male in his 60s, had been overcome by a medical episode, causing him to panic and accelerate. The red minivan, a Toyota Sienna LE, surged across the rear Read More…
By Genine Hopkins Clare County’s Redding Township continues to have issues this time stemming from accusations of misappropriation of bottle return funds for the generator along with some missing papers from the Township Treasurer, James Kaminski, who resigned at the last regular board meeting in August. Since the November election, two Trustees and two Treasurers Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The biggest event on the calendar in St. Joseph County will be, according to the theme this year, “Growing the Future” for this year’s edition. The 2025 St. Joseph County Grange Fair will take place from Sept. 14-21 at the fairgrounds in Centreville, and organizers say there will be Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher On the night of Wednesday, September 3rd, Kalamazoo County Dispatchers were alerted to a stabbing in Schoolcraft Township. Around 8:50 pm, Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers arrived at the Hall home on West VW Avenue between South 14th Street and Oakland Drive, about a half mile away from Schoolcraft Elementary. 49-year-old, Mr. Read More…
By Otsego City Manager Aaron Mitchell We at the City of Otsego condemn the assassination of Charlie Kirk yesterday with the strongest of emotions. It was a sad day for so many reasons. It makes many uneasy about the future of our amazing country. We mourn for his millions of followers and the beautiful Kirk Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher For many years, Wings West has been more than a building. It has been a gathering place, a training ground, and a second home for athletes, families, and fans. The beloved Texas Township hockey arena opened in 2002 as Twin Star Arena, but will unfortunately close down after this week. Last week, Read More…
After two years hosting and coordinating Kalamazoo Lake Harbor Authority meetings, Saugatuck Township is ready to hand off duties to either KLHA partners Douglas or Saugatuck cities. “With that service period complete,” wrote township manager Daniel DeFranco for the Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting of the authority, “we are ready to pass the baton to another Read More…
By Jim Hayden Correspondent The Laketown Township Board agreed at a Sept. 2 special meeting offer a revised contract to Stephanie Fox to become the township’s next manager. It comes with an amendment that the board evaluates her performance after 90 days and 6 months in the contract’s first year. The offer came after board Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor It’s better late than never for Saugatuck city property owners whose parcels will be assessed for Warnock Drain work under Ferry Street in Douglas. The Allegan County Drain Commission, acknowledging it failed to give Saugatuck city proper notice of its $61,685 assessment, or 15 percent of costs for the work done, Read More…