By KARA DECHALK Contributing Writer Saturday’s rain showers didn’t dampen the spirit of those who came out to enjoy Marshall’s annual Market on Main block party. The event, hosted by Choose Marshall and Copper Athletic Club kicked off at 11 a.m. with a pet fashion show where pets of all kinds walked the red carpet Read More…
By KATHRYN PALON Contributing Writer A 15-year-old male has been detained after admitting to setting a fire at the former Michner Plating facility in Jackson. According to a press release from Jackson Fire Chief Tim Gonzales, the Jackson Fire Department was dispatched around 6 p.m. Tuesday to 520 N. Mechanic St., for a structure fire. Read More…
By Elizabeth Ferszt Contributing Writer Three persons are being held in the April 20 murder of John Lusch, 45, of Marshall, who was killed by gunshot in a house on the 900 block of Orchard Place in Jackson. Defendants Bryan Johnson, age 21; Jemel Milton, age 35; and Phillip Gauze, age 40, have been arraigned Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The annual “ladies’ night out” in downtown Three Rivers will take place once again next week.On Friday, Aug. 1, the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority will hold the annual Sass in the City shopping and dining event, which runs from 5-8 p.m., with a number of local businesses Read More…
Resignation comes amid allegations of ‘bashing’ county commissioners in online comments By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Road Commission board member Jack Coleman resigned from his position Friday following a Wednesday, July 16 agency meeting in which his alleged online conduct was questioned by St. Joseph County commissioners. During public comment at Read More…
By Dennis Volkert After a gap of several years, a longtime tradition resurfaced July 19 with “Route 12 Toy Run.”The 2025 run began at Route 12 Harley-Davidson on U.S. 12 and White School Road. The parade of riders continued into Sturgis, north to Burr Oak, then to Colon, Centreville, the Constantine area, White Pigeon and Read More…
STURGIS — A domestic violence call in Sturgis turned into a situation involving a barricaded man Tuesday night.According to the Sturgis Department of Public Safety, officers were called to the 300 block of West Jerolene Street for a domestic assault call that they say turned into a barricaded gunman.Prior to establishing a perimeter, police claim, Read More…
As I was praying, getting up in the middle of the night, as I often do, I was pouring my heart out to Jesus. I was telling him about all the worries I have and what might happen to me, my family, even my country. I think they are the kind of worries that everyone Read More…
By Christopher Johnson It was a challenging weekend for local authorities, who found themselves dealing with a homebrewed Bonnie and Clyde scenario.What started as a standard traffic stop quickly escalated into a major arrest involving drugs, a loaded handgun, and a stolen vehicle—with two suspects now behind bars in Clare County.Just before noon on Saturday, Read More…