Not too long ago some wise guy or girl came up with the nutty idea that there ought to be age limits on politicians. Just as here in Michigan and a few other states elected officials can be “termed out,” after a certain number of years, the proponents of this idea think that at some arbitrarily Read More…
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Nagel shooting determined justified by MSP
By Gari Voss Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Myrene Koch released a statement to the media that the officer involved in the Joseph Nagle shooting on June 16, 2022 would not be criminally charged. After an intensive investigation using numerous sources, “the evidence proves the actions were justified under extreme circumstances.”The announcement and release of the Read More…
Fair sets attendance, livestock records
The Allegan County Fair wrapped up the 2022 Fair, Saturday, Sept 17th with some record breaking news! The 1st weekend there were heavy crowds and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias performed on Friday, Sept 9th and Sam Hunt with Travis Denning performed on Saturday, Sept 10th. Both shows were well attended and the Midways were packed. They had some rain on Read More…
Commissioner removed from office, later returns
Commissioner removed from office, then let back onAn election filing error led to “an odd situation” and the removal then reinstatement of a Fennville City Commissioner over the last month.The issue was discussed by city attorney Dan Martin of Thrun Law Firm PC at the Monday, Sept. 19, city commission meeting.Commissioner Brenda Langston was elected Read More…
Rebels victorious 42-0 on homecoming
By Katie McElvy Chambers Academy hosted the Banks Academy for their homecoming game on Friday and easily handled the Jets with a 42-0 win. Luke Tarver got things going in the first quarter picking up three first downs on the Rebels’ first possession and capping off the drive with a 35 yard touchdown. Noah Hand’s Read More…
Obituary: Inell Patterson Torbert
Inell Patterson Torbert, 95 of Lafayette, passed away September 9, 2022 at Legacy Reserve in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 2:30pm, Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Lafayette First Baptist Church with a visitation beginning at 1:00pm prior to the service. Burial will follow in Lafayette City Cemetery.Mrs. Torbert was born August 9, 1927 Read More…
Obituary: Mr. James C. Hill Jr.
Mr. James C. Hill, Jr, 71 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 2:00 until 7:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in LaFayette, AL.*The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 PM EST.Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, September Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Willie C. Phillips
Mr. Willie C. Phillips, 82, of LaFayette died Monday, September 12, 2022 at LaFayette Extended Care, LaFayette. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Essie J. Handy Cemetery, LaFayette at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. G. H. Pulliam. officiating. Public viewing will be at Vines Funeral Home, Friday, September 16, 2022 from Read More…
Mike’s Musings: If only dreams of space flight were true
Watching a rocket launch into space never gets old for me. Last week I had the opportunity to view three nighttime launches, thanks to Space X’s aggressive launch schedule to send Starlink satellites in to space. Living on the Space Coast of Florida parttime for the last several years has afforded me the opportunity to Read More…
CCSD town hall outlines procedures for new high school
By John BriceCorrespondent The Chambers County School District held a town hall meeting open to the public at the Valley Sportsplex on Tuesday, September 13th. Making the final decision in the selection process for the location to construct a newly consolidated Chambers County High School that would combine Valley H.S. and LaFayette H.S. was the Read More…