by Jim Whitehouse “So what happened then?” I ask Hilly, who’s been telling a story about painting a huge old house one summer when he was in college. He got to the part about lugging a 40’ ladder up to the front of the house and trying to figure out how to set it up Read More…
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Volleyball for AR Nov 15 2024
Three volleyball teams advance to regional finals Photo, story by Jeff Steers Recorder contributing writer Three Jackson County schools will be competing for regional volleyball titles Thursday. Western High School won its regional semifinal in Division 2, Hanover-Horton faces Clinton in the Division 3 final at Lumen Christi, and Concord travels to Bellevue Thursday for Read More…
Notices sent in Sturgis regarding lead water lines
Over the past several years, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have introduced new rules for municipal water systems regarding lead service lines, the line running from the city’s water main into a home or building. It includes requirements to identify and replace specific types of services and Read More…
Christian school honors veterans in JacksonBy Ken Wyatt
In a program honoring military veterans in its distinctive biblical worldview, Jackson Christian School packed out its high school gym on Veterans Day. More than 50 veterans showed up for the event, along with many family members of students. Some of the veterans were in combat fatigues and headgear reflecting their service as members of Read More…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK
By Frank Passic FRANK E. DEAN With the recent sale/return of the nearly 100-year-old Bellemont Manor by Albion College in October back to members of the Dean family, we are reminded of the heritage this family-clan has had in Albion, and its association with Albion College. We wish Annabelle Dean and her group great Read More…
Obituary: George Henry Hawkins
George Henry Hawkins, age 97, of Albion passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born June 20, 1927, in Union Springs, Alabama, one of 11 children born to the late Edward Duett and Claudie Lee (Joseph) Hawkins. George was an inquisitive and analytical child who showed extraordinary intelligence and a Read More…
Albion’s new interim city manager introduces himself at Monday’s Council meeting by Sylvia Benavidez
Albion’s newly approved Interim City Manager Douglas K. Terry spoke to the council and public on Monday, Nov. 12, the night he was formally approved night by the city council. Terry is local and not a stranger to running small cities. One of his most recent interim assignments began in February in Charlotte. He had Read More…
Big changes coming to Albion, a new interim city manager approved and a complete overhaul of Stoffer PlazaBy Sylvia Benavidez
On Monday, Albion’s City Council expressed their gratitude to Douglas K. Terry for accepting the position of interim city manager and to retiring Albion Department of Public Safety Chief and outgoing Interim City Manager Scott Kipp. As Terry spoke during the Nov. 12 city council meeting, he summarized his work ethic, “I have three R’s, Read More…
Sturgis swim/dive places second in league championships
OTSEGO — The Sturgis swim team competed in the SCC league championships last weekend, and finished the day with a second-place showing.Allegan placed first with 433 points, and the Trojans finished not far behind, with 398 points.Sturgis captured six conference championships, as the 200 medley relay team of Kaylee Draper, Kenzy Triezenberg, Ainsley Gump and Read More…
Volleyball Roundup Three Rivers wins first district title since ’21, moves on to regional finals
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Winning a district championship is pretty sweet. Making it to the regional finals after a win the following week? Even sweeter.Three Rivers’ volleyball team accomplished that this past week, winning the Division 2 district championship on their home court after defeating Wolverine Conference foes Edwardsburg in the semifinals Read More…