(or Jackson Symphony’s ‘Salute to America’ and small-town delights) By Ken Wyatt Jackson Symphony Orchestra has officially launched its 75th concert season. It took place, however, not in its traditional Potter Center venue in Summit Township, but last weekend on a lovely Friday evening at Horace Blackman Park in downtown Jackson. Matthew Aubin, conductor, began Read More…
Jackson, MI — After mistakenly sending a text message to the wrong recipient, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Beal is facing significant pressure to resign. The controversy has reignited longstanding tensions within the district and began when Beal mistakenly sent a text message containing disparaging remarks about school board member Kesha Hamilton directly to her—a message Read More…
Arminda G. Lerma, age 90, of Albion passed away at her home under the loving care of her family on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1934, in Calabos, Texas. The eldest of 10 children born to Ignacio and Emilia (Solis) Garcia. Arminda married the love of her life, Juan Lerma Read More…
Robert Michael Mulkey, age 71, of Albion, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Dana, Kentucky on March 28, 1953, the son of Delzie and Dolores (Thacker) Mulkey and they precede him in death. Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife, Debra Mulkey; and his Read More…
Michael H. McAuliffe, 82, passed into Heaven on Aug. 22, 2024. He was born on Oct. 27, 1941 to Edward and Flossie (McGavit) in Albion, Michigan. His parents, brother, Pat (Donna) Mulkey and sister, Betty (Al) Williamson preceded him in death. Mike graduated from Albion High School in 1959 and was employed at Parks Drugs Read More…
By Frank Passic Happy Labor Day to all our workers, and enjoy the day off. This day is for you! As we observe Labor Day Monday, we remember the history of another Albion factory union formed during World War II. The Lonergan Manufacturing Company at 704 N. Clark St. produced oil burning space heaters Read More…
by Jim Whitehouse My beloved wife Marsha and I took a little trip up north to see friends and ride our bicycles along the Lake Michigan shoreline. We stayed in an old summer resort hotel. It was great. These old structures used to be everywhere in Michigan, back when people couldn’t afford cottages and cabins Read More…
GRAND RAPIDS — Three Rivers’ boys’ cross country team finished as runner up in Friday night’s Under The Lights meet at Grand Rapids South Christian, while the girls’ cross country team finished eighth out of 24 teams.For the boys, 11 runners set lifetime personal bests. The ‘Cats were led by senior Sullivan Zietlow (3rd, 15:52, Read More…
Joanne Ruth Cassel, most recently of Avon, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2024. Joanne was born at home during a blizzard on February 11, 1936 in Constantine, Michigan to Albert and Wanda Flick, graduating from Constantine High School in 1955. She spent most of her adult life in Three Rivers, Jones, and Constantine (with Read More…
Jeffrey Fosdick Monroe, age 72, passed away on August 22, 2024 of a cardiac arrest. A son and brother, the middle of three siblings – along with Thomas Jr. (Linda) Monroe and Cynthia (Wayne) Bartell. Born and raised in Three Rivers, Michigan – he later became a husband and then a father to three beautiful, Read More…