BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Municipalities allowing marijuana sales will receive $56,453.44-per-licensed shop in revenues from the state next week, according to just-released Michigan Department of Treasury figures. That means Douglas (with Green Koi and Afficianado dispensaries) will receive $112,906.88, Saugatuck Township (New Standard) and Fennville (City Hall Dispensary) $56,453.44 EACH; and Saugatuck city which opted Read More…
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Citizens tell Council, LaFayette schools must stay open
By John West A large group of concerned citizens turned out at the LaFayette City Council meeting on Monday night to voice their concerns over the current school consolidation plan. Local resident Tammy Seroyer spoke on behalf of the group. Seroyer read from a resolution asking Mayor Vines and the LaFayette city council to donate Read More…
Bangor names Weber new police chief
The City of Bangor has appointed a local police officer to serve as the new Chief of Police. Justin Weber has been appointed to Chief of Police for the Bangor Police Department and will oversee the day-to-day operations of the police department.Justin was born and raised in Bangor and graduated from Bangor High School in Read More…
County Commissioners approve purchase of two properties
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – Van Buren County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 22, approved the purchase of two properties located on Kalamazoo Street, Paw Paw.As part of the county’s long term facility plan, commissioners allowed county administration to pursue the purchase of the two properties at Van Buren Chiropractic Clinic, 309 S. Kalamazoo Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Kenneth “Big Baby” Wright
Mr. Kenneth “Big Baby” Wright passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Public Viewing will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, March 28, 2022, 1:00 PM Read More…
Obituary: The Rev. Warren Elliot Vines
The Rev. Warren Elliot Vines, Sr., 68, of Carrollton, VA (formerly of Lanett) died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 5231 County Road 389, Cusseta, AL at 12:00 p.m. (EST) with Rev. Arthur Thomas Read More…
Woody named Sun’s LHS Basketball MVP
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Bulldogs basketball team ended their season in mid-February with a heartbreaking 51-50 lost to the Central Coosa Cougars in the sub regionals. The Bulldogs under new head coach Chase Lewis had somewhat of a rebuilding year this season. Coach Lewis and the young Bulldogs ended the year with a 12-11 Read More…
BOE expects to move forward on school consolidation plans
By Jody Stewart After years of public meetings and much talk the Chambers County School Board of Education made a final decision to move forward with the consolidation and restructuring of the county schools last week. Several consolidation plans have been introduced to the public for consideration over the previous months which have met both Read More…
Paw Paw, Mattawan robotics teams take honors
Two area high school robotics teams were in competition in events held across the state this past weekend. 2PawR (Robotics) 5462 traveled to Saline High School where they competed in First Robotics Competition (FRC), while the Mattawan WiredCats, FRC Team 5675, competed at Grand Valley State University (GVSU).2PawR was one of 40 schools with over Read More…
Allegan boys track competes at GVSU
ALLENDALE—The Allegan boys track and field team kicked off their season at the Laker Challenge at GVSU on Wednesday, March 23.Top finishers for the Tigers included the following: Josiah Flora placing 17th in the 200-meter dash; Josh Hansen placing 22nd in the 60 dash; Drew Ellis placing 23rd in the 800; and the 4×300 relay team Read More…