By Genine Hopkins It’s coming! The 19th Annual Harrison Street Fair is almost upon us and this year looks to be even bigger and better than ever!The ever popular Kid’s Carnival will be returning this year, on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as the vendor and food truck fair and LIVE Read More…
Clare has recently been represented by two exceptional young women in the Miss Michigan Teen and the Miss Michigan USA, leaving a lasting impression and making outstanding contributions.Eliy Simmer of Clare was crowned Miss Michigan Teen USA 2025. Her success in this prestigious competition provides positive recognition to Clare and sets a promising path for Read More…
I love knock-knock jokes. Usually they are corny, but usually put a smile on the faces of those to tell them and those they are told to. “Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anita. Anitia who? A needa something to eata.” Everyone knows at least a few of these jokes. They are fun and you automatically smile. Read More…
LOCKPORT TWP. — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after finding an unresponsive individual in Lockport Township Tuesday. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched Tuesday to the 17000 block of South River Road for a report of an unresponsive individual. Upon investigation, police claim, there were circumstances Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Township Board was scheduled Wednesday, Aug. 13, to review and perhaps approve a $1.575-million township hall redesign. If so, contractor Progressive AE will prepare construction documents for public bidding in September and work could start as early as spring 2026. The effort, bolstered by a $185,000 Michigan Economic Development Read More…
By Jim Hayden Correspondent Bus ridership in Laketown Township continues to be strong with the Interurban Transit Authority picking up or dropping off 832 people township-wide in June. It was the second month of the trial service in Laketown. In May, 833 people were either picked up or dropped off there. “We continue to analyze Read More…
By Jim Hayden Correspondent The Laketown Township Board Aug. 6 agreed to ask manager finalist Stephanie Fox to return for a third interview after citing new questions about her time as an Ionia County Administrator. No date or time has been set for that session. The board voted 4-1 on July 21 to begin negotiations Read More…
High school football players and coaches from Saugatuck joined their counterparts across the state in preparing for the upcoming season on Monday, Aug. 11.That was the first day official practice was allowed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, with the first several days dedicated to conditioning. Pads will be allowed later in the week.Saugatuck Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorWays & MemesRubber dildoes are raining down on WNBA games and the women’s basketball league’s not happy.The first neon green one, flung from the stands at the Golden State Valkyries-Atlanta Dream game, struck some players as a joke. Not police.Delbert Carver, 23, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure and Read More…