By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its Tuesday meeting, voted not to accept the request for proposals which were requested by the Commission on Aging for Hersey Construction Consultant Services.There were various various requests for proposals, commissioner Roger Elkins of Evart said/The board allowed the Clerk to sign off Read More…
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Missaukee to place public safety on ballot
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the SheriffDepartment to apply to Cargill / Walmart for grants to purchase Electronic Citation Equipment at its meeting earlier the week.“Currently if there’s a stop or a citation that is issued, they have to type that information in,” commissioner Roger Elkins Read More…
Commissioners here suggestions for spending ARPA funds
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The Missaukee County Board Commissioners, at its recent meeting, received suggestions on how to spend ARPA funds.During public comment, Natalie Davis encouraged the board to consider using the ARPA funding for community project applications.Amanda Gibel, of Advisacare, wanted to support the Auto Reform Resolution on the agenda and discussed how Read More…
House fire first here in 15 months
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR A Saturday morning blaze caused severe damage to an Old Allegan Road home and ended a 15-month stretch of no structure fires in the Saugatuck Township Fire District jurisdiction, reported department IT director Erik Kirchert. A passer-by spotted a roughly 3-foot diameter fire on the porch but received no response upon Read More…
Big lake neighbors seek water main
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Is building water lines to Lake Michigan like taking coals to Newcastle? Not for homeowners near the big lake. John Castro March 9 told the Saugatuck Township Board most, although not all, of his neighbors were on board for extending municipal water via a 12-inch diameter main 2,100 feet along Wiley Read More…
City attorney asks Council to take off masks
By John West On Monday March 14, City Attorney Joseph “Mac” Tucker spoke to the LaFayette City Council regarding the city COVID mask mandate. Tucker took the time to lay out his case on why the mandate should be dropped. “I think it’s dubious that a mask be required in a public setting ifthere’s no Read More…
Saturday April 9 announced as Valley Haven day
Valley Haven LaFayette Day will be on Saturday April 9th, 2022. CCDA director Chris Busby was on hand at the LaFayette City Council meeting Monday night to make the announcement. The event will be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm central time. This will be the event’s 26th year. All proceeds go to support Valley Read More…
Residents given more time to pay electric bills
By John West The LaFayette city council has voted to allow an extension on electric bills for residents who are having trouble making their payment on time. Councilman Toney Thomas brought up the matter at the March 14 council meeting. The current cutoff date is set for the 22nd of each month unless that day Read More…
Lady Rebels begin softball with 2-2 start
Article and photo by Tanya LovelaceWith a loss in the Elite 8 basketball game, the Lady Rebels wasted no time starting softball. The Lady Rebels are led by seven seniors; Chloe Mitcham-pitcher, Natalie Lovelace-utility, Mattie Reese-second base, Bailey Allen-shortstop, Lanie Lackey-third base, Lexi Smith-right field, and Lindsey Fuller-left field. The varsity team as a whole Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Anthony Tyrone Riggans
Mr. Anthony Tyrone Riggans, 52, of Talladega died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor Lawrence Stanley officiating. Interment will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery, 2300 Hwy 49 South, Dadeville. Public viewing will be at Read More…