By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — Lockport Township officials rejected the possibility of a new land transfer agreement for a possible business earlier this month, while keeping some other options open.At their April 14 meeting, the Lockport Township Board formally declined to consider the possibility of a Public Act 425 land transfer agreement with Read More…
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TR considering ordinances for allowing veteran’s housing, streamlining some permit processes
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Two proposed ordinance amendments in the City of Three Rivers would set requirements for veterans’ housing and streamline some special exception use permit processes.The pair of ordinance amendment drafts were discussed for the first time Monday by the city’s Planning Commission, where both were set for a public Read More…
One arrested, another suspect sought in ongoing assault investigation; multiple firearms seized
SHERMAN TWP. — A suspect was arrested Sunday for an alleged assault in Sherman Township, with deputies searching for a second suspect.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the emergency room at Sturgis Hospital at 3:40 p.m. Sunday for what they said in a release was a victim of a Read More…
Sturgis Wind Symphony set for season’s final performance
By Dennis Volkert “Spring Adventures” is presented by Sturgis Wind Symphony, at 3 p.m. May 4 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.It is the final show of the group’s 2024-25 season.Admission is free.Expected set list:
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Sturgis Farmers Market season opens May 10Sturgis Farmers Market’s 2025 season is about to get underway. It takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday May 10-Sept. 27 at Oak Lawn Park. Featured are home-crafted goods, goats milk soap, plants, herbs, breads and cookies, handmade and homemade goods, and in-season produce. There is a canopy with activities, such as Read More…
U.S. 12 resurfacing begins May 5 in Sturgis
STURGIS — A road resurfacing project in Sturgis begins next week, which will include detours and lane closures for some parts of a major thoroughfare in the city.On May 5, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers along with Lakeland Asphalt will be resurfacing 1.8 miles of U.S. 12 from M-66 to Franks Avenue in Sturgis. Read More…
Clare track teams go 3-0
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare track teams were 3-0 on April 30 in Jack Pine Conference dual meet action.The boys scored wins over Ogemaw Heights 126.5-47.5; over St. Louis 144-25 and over Farwell 156-10.Clare’s girl had wins of 124-45 over Ogemaw Heights, 127.5-31.5 over St. Louis and 129-40 over Farwell.Taking firsts for the Clare Read More…
May I Walk with You? APPROPRIATE RESPONSE, PRAYER
By now everyone has heard that Pope Francis has died, the funeral is over, and the world’s Cardinals are meeting in secret to elect a new successor to Peter, the first Pope. It never ceases to amaze me that for 2,000 years we have had and Apostolic Church, meaning that our current Church is descended Read More…
Adjacent tenant makes own door to restaurant, steals cash, food
On Thursday April 24, 2025 at 11:10 p.m. the Clare County Central Dispatch received a call from the owner of the Jack Pine Restaurant located at 231 E. Main St in Harrison, reporting seeing a subject inside the restaurant on a surveillance camera. Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office responded and found someone had Read More…
CTE millage renewal request set for May 6
Almost one decade ago, voters in Clare and Gladwin Counties approved a ten-year millage request that proved to be an enormous game-changer for high schoolers in those communities. Now, following unprecedented growth and student success, Clare-Gladwin CTE is asking voters to renew that commitment.At their December 18th meeting, the Clare-Gladwin RESD Board of Education officially Read More…