By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A Sturgis man was formally arraigned and charged Monday for the alleged sexual abuse of his adopted daughter over nearly a decade.According to St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis, 57-year-old Raymond Bontrager was charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under 13 and the Read More…
When asked what were the greatest events that changed the world, many immediately come to mind. There are many including Columbus sailing to America, the American Revolution, the Communist Revolutions in Rusia and China, the practical use of electricity, dropping atomic bombs, the Holocaust, the Enlightenment in Europe, Protestant Reformation, The Great Depression, antibodies and Read More…
By Christopher Johnson A onetime aide to a former Michigan Speaker of the House was charged last year with multiple felonies following a lengthy investigation into a stalled health park project north of Clare. Which was an investigation that ultimately led to the recovery of millions in unused state grant funds.Dana Nessel announced that David Read More…
Leitha Jennings turned 105 this past Thursday 2/5/2026.She worked for Fisher body in Pontiac where she was an accountant for 37 years. Born in the depression with 2 siblings she remembers her mother cooking and making their clothes.She has lived in Arizona and Texas. She was married and has 2 stepdaughters.She enjoys knitting, sewing, and Read More…
By David Hutchinson The Special Meeting was held in the Surrey Township Hall on January 27. All five board members were present—Mike Coon, Mindy Campbell, Glenna Bradbury, Dixie Adams, and Paul Ghinelli. More than ten people attended. The meeting was called to discuss the township’s accounting software situation, the recently completed audit, and the Transfer Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s boys ski team will be competing in the Regional meet at Pine Knob ski resort on Feb 10.Skiers will compete for a chance to qualify for the state finals.Harrison took sixth place as a team in the giant slalom..Blaine Allsop had runs in the giant slalom of 27.37 seconds Read More…
Sturgis Department of Public Safety’s fire division is investigating cause of a blaze Feb. 4 at a home at 229 N. Maple St. Upon arrival, around 5 p.m., flames and smoke were visible from second-story windows on the north and east sides of the structure, the department said. Firefighters confirmed no occupants were in the Read More…
So the groundhog didn’t see his shadow Monday, per myth meaning six more weeks of winter. We are Michiganders, we can handle it. Last weekend’s sunshine outbreak brought to light the beauty of downtown Saugatuck, as seen in Ted Swoboda’s drone photography.
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck Township and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan have signed a memorandum of understanding by which conservancy will fund 5-percent, up to $200,000 of its costs to establish a new 119-acre Riverside Park and nature preserve on the Kalamazoo River.The agreement follows last month’s Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommending the Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMARTIN—What a difference a month and a half can make.When the boys basketball teams from Saugatuck and Martin met in December, the Trailblazers were limited to 19 points as the Clippers rolled to a win.In the rematch in Martin on Friday, Jan. 30, Saugatuck’s Sam Bos scored 19 points by himself.And while Read More…