By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PORTER TWP.- A 10-year-old Mattawan Consolidated School student died from injuries he received Thursday, Nov. 13, when he was struck by a vehicle near a school bus stop, according to a press release from the VanBuren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott said Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office deputies Read More…
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Former South Haven volleyball standout has fond memories
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — Mony Amar-Newton has special memories of the South Haven volleyball program which celebrated its 50th anniversary this fall.Amar-Newton started with the high school program in 1978 as a player. She graduated in 1981 and played three years on the varsity. Her team lost in the state semifinals in 1980.She Read More…
One injured in Three Rivers house fire
THREE RIVERS — One person was injured in a fire that occurred at a residence in Three Rivers Tuesday afternoon. According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched at 4:01 p.m. to the 500 block of Ninth Street, where they found heavy fire on the main floor of a house with heavy smoke Read More…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK: PAUL KOROLUK CONFECTONARY STORE
By Frank Passic There has been realtor activity at several abandoned old businesses along Austin Avenue recently, in what used to be known as “Hunkytown” in the early 20th century. There were various merchants from Europe who operated businesses here the so-called “foreign settlement” for the population that worked at the nearby Albion Malleable Read More…
Poleski reports on mental health, body scanners
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer Most of the news from the Concord Township Board meeting came in reports from County Commissioner Earl Poleski, Deputy Larry Jacobson and the approval of a 3.4 percent cost-of-living raise for Concord Fire Department’s firefighters. Poleski’s report highlighted three areas of interest (which were also reported at Poleski’s other townships): Read More…
Trinity Episcopal Church rings a bell to honor veterans’ legacy
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, joined many other churches and organizations across the U.S. ringing the Bells of Peace at 11 a.m. on the 11th day on the 11th month. The ringing and service honor when the Armistice was signed by Ferdinand Foch, Field Marshal of France to end World War Read More…
Brooks Fountain accident investigation continues
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Marshall Police are continuing to investigate last Thursday’s crash into Marshall’s Brooks Memorial Fountain basin by a 38-year-old male driver from Albion Township. Dave Gilbert of the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday morning, “We have not received a request for charges as yet.” City of Marshall Deputy Chief Kristopher Read More…
Calhoun County Dodged a Bullet — But Albion’s Story May Be Different
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer ALBION — At a moment when national indicators seemed poised to turn negative, economist Michael Horrigan, president of the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, told attendees at Albion’s October Economic Club luncheon that Calhoun County has so far “dodged a bullet.” Horrigan spoke to a small audience, about Read More…
Waniewski hired as new head coach of GOCC men’s basketball
CENTREVILLE — Glen Oaks Community College announced last month the hiring of Sam Waniewski as the GOCC men’s basketball head coach for the 2025-26 season. Waniewski’s extensive experience and reputation for scouting, recruiting, skill development and academic oversight made him stand out during the search process, which began in late September. He hit the ground running Read More…
Sturgis swim/dive third at SCC Championships
BATTLE CREEK — The Sturgis girls swim and dive team finished third at the SCC Championships, which was hosted by Battle Creek Harper Creek last Friday and Saturday.The Trojans recorded 311 points, with Harper Creek (527 points) finishing first and Plainwell (318 points) taking second. The Lady Trojans also have some swimmers heading to the Read More…