By James Windell Why did Sgt. Pat Carlotto file a lawsuit against the City of South Haven?Was it just sour grapes because he was passed over for the position of Chief of the South Haven Police Department? Is he looking to replace Chief Adam DeBoer?These are a few of the questions being asked in the Read More…
By James Windell Gently rocking in the calm water in Black River on a mild wintery day, the Tallship MJ is holding vigil in boat Slip 22 near South Haven’s Northside Marina.MJ is covered with white canvas except for its two tall masts pointing to a heaven that could dump a winter storm on it Read More…
By James Windell Dana Burd, Public Works Director, thought South Haven area residents just might have questions about their water and sewer rates. So, he held a public meeting at South Haven High School on Monday December 8, 2025.Not only did the public as well as South Haven city officials turn out for this informational Read More…
New initiative gets groceries, toiletries into students’ hands for free By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — According to Centreville Public Schools, in its over-900 student population, 53 percent of those students get free or reduced-price lunch every day. With food insecurity also being a challenge among parts of its population, a new initiative in the Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Dominant first-quarter defense and tenacity down the stretch led to the Three Rivers girls’ basketball team getting their first win of the 2025-26 season against Vicksburg Friday night, defeating the host Bulldogs 43-35. The Wildcats held Vicksburg to just two points in the first quarter en route to an Read More…
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer Substance Abuse Prevention Services (SAPS) delivered an uplifting and personal presentation at the Dec. 1 Albion City Council meeting, offering a clear look at how youth leadership and prevention programs are growing in Albion and across Calhoun County. SAPS Assistant Director and Certified Prevention Specialist Maurice Barry began by noting Read More…
By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer Substance Abuse Prevention Services delivered an uplifting and personal presentation at the Dec. 1 Albion City Council meeting, offering a clear look at how youth leadership and prevention programs are growing in Albion and across Calhoun County. SAPS Assistant Director and Certified Prevention Specialist Maurice Barry began by noting that Read More…
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer JacksonCounty Commissioner Earl Poleski had two items for his monthly report on county news of interest to the townships in his area. There has been some improvement in the percentage of citizens showing up for jury duty. Poleski said in the past year about 2,000 citizens were summoned for jury Read More…
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer Parking laws in Downtown Jackson changed beginning Dec. 1 and there has been flurry of negative comments and confusion. In an attempt to clarify things, Jackson City Councilman Will Forgrave put the following information on his Facebook page. “First, let’s talk about where we were prior to Dec. 1. We Read More…