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Sturgis video scoreboard project reaches funding threshold

Sturgis video scoreboard project reaches funding threshold

Jordan WilcoxMarch 21, 20241 min read

Sturgis Public Schools reached a funding threshold to proceed with its video scoreboard project, superintendent Art Ebert said Thursday.  The district will pay initial cost for the system, but revenue from sponsorships covers expense for at least 10 years.  Payback…

Former Fabius Twp. Supervisor Linn found guilty of sexual assault

Former Fabius Twp. Supervisor Linn found guilty of sexual assault

Jordan WilcoxMarch 21, 20243 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — Former Fabius Township Supervisor Ken Linn was found guilty of all four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court Thursday. The 12-person jury returned the unanimous verdict at 12:45…

Former Tasty Nut Shop building to be demolished Tuesday

Former Tasty Nut Shop building to be demolished Tuesday

Jordan WilcoxMarch 17, 20243 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — A landmark of White Pigeon history will begin to come down this week. The Village of White Pigeon announced in a press release Friday that a portion of the southwest corner of the…

Dr. Weldon defeats Chambley for CCSD superintendent nomination

Dr. Weldon defeats Chambley for CCSD superintendent nomination

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20243 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent It was a super Tuesday in more ways than one for Dr. Sharon Weldon as she scored a massive landslide upset victory against incumbent Casey Chambley to win the Republican primary nomination for the office of Chambers…

Finch loses reelection bid to Reco Newton for CCBOE

Finch loses reelection bid to Reco Newton for CCBOE

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20243 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent Super Tuesday was super indeed for Frederick “Reco” Newton who defeated incumbent Chambers County Board of Education President Jeffery L. Finch to represent District One on March 5th of 2024. Finch had served as CCBOE President since…

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Sports

Sturgis video scoreboard project reaches funding threshold

Sturgis video scoreboard project reaches funding threshold

Jordan WilcoxMarch 21, 20241 min read

Sturgis Public Schools reached a funding threshold to proceed with its video scoreboard project, superintendent Art Ebert said Thursday.  The district will pay initial cost for the system, but revenue from sponsorships covers expense for at least 10 years.  Payback…

Mendon girls basketball wins regional championship

Mendon girls basketball wins regional championship

Jordan WilcoxMarch 18, 20243 min read

By Steve Eldridge MENDON — Last Wednesday, the Mendon girls took a step closer to a Division 4 state basketball championship, picking up the regional crown with a tense 47-43 victory over the Concord Yellowjackets. The Lady Hornets watched Concord…

Lady Rebels victorious over Ezekial

Lady Rebels victorious over Ezekial

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20242 min read

By Katie McElvy Lady Rebels SoftballAfter struggling to get hits against Calvary Christian and falling 3-9 earlier in the week, the Chambers Academy Lady Rebels bounced back against Ezekiel Academy. Chambers trailed 0-1 until their bats got hot in the…

Lawrence girls finish at .500

Lawrence girls finish at .500

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE – Rasaun Brown coached Lawrence girls basketball team in Brown’s fifth season as skipper and the squad was 12-12, 7-11(Southwest 10), 5-1(non league) and placed eighth in the league.Carolina Mancera scored 36 points in a game…

Girls’ Basketball Roundup: TR advances to district semifinals

Girls’ Basketball Roundup: TR advances to district semifinals

Jordan WilcoxMarch 8, 20245 min read

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team notched a postseason win in the first round of Division 2 district play Monday in Three Rivers, taking down Parchment 59-43.Three Rivers led by just one point after the first quarter, 15-14,…

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Columns

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20245 min read

Should we worry Mother Earth is trying to kill us before we kill her? Might be. There is information about that possible threat in nearly all reliable print and online newspapers.  Gari Voss has elegantly written well-researched Allegan County News articles…

Mike’s Musings: A day in my life- I don’t wish it on anyone

Mike’s Musings: A day in my life- I don’t wish it on anyone

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20243 min read

Sometimes being a small business owner simply sucks. So much responsibility, and not enough time to enjoy life.Here’s an example, of one day last week. As usual I start my workday at 6 am. I figure I can get a…

The Cycles of Earth

The Cycles of Earth

Jordan WilcoxMarch 8, 20244 min read

by Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg A Weekly Almanac GuidePlan, Do, Finish, Rest.Living in Harmony With EarthWeekend ofMarch 9-10, 2024 Earth-Sun-Moon NotesIn A Nutshell…The New/Resting Moon on Sunday, March 10 at 4:00 a.m. EST, coincides with the return to the…

“Out and About” WD-40, daylight savings time, and 90-year-old advice

“Out and About” WD-40, daylight savings time, and 90-year-old advice

Jordan WilcoxMarch 8, 20243 min read

“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country.” -Daniel WebsterI’ve heard that as long as you have a roll of duct tape and a can of WD-40, you…

Postcard from the Pines: Marion’s Music Bowl

Postcard from the Pines: Marion’s Music Bowl

Jordan WilcoxMarch 8, 20245 min read

Perhaps if Christopher Clark had given any serious thought to the town which would inevitably grow up around his mill site, Marion might be in a slightly different location. Since the early lumbering days and the arrival of Mr. Clark,…

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Obituaries

Obituary: Ms. Johnnie Mae Allen

Obituary: Ms. Johnnie Mae Allen

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20242 min read

Ms. Johnnie Mae Allen, 79 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 2:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Allen…

Obituary: Ms. Erma Jean Griggs Willis Cone

Obituary: Ms. Erma Jean Griggs Willis Cone

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20241 min read

Ms. Erma Jean Griggs Willis Coney, 80 passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at West Georgia Hospice, Lagrange, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 3:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…

Obituary: Mr. Leon Smith

Obituary: Mr. Leon Smith

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20241 min read

Mr. Leon Smith, 68 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 3:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Smith…

Obituary: Ms. Cornelia McCoy Brooks

Obituary: Ms. Cornelia McCoy Brooks

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20241 min read

Ms. Cornelia McCoy Brooks, 97 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10:00 AM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Brooks…

Obituary: Mr. Roosevelt Winston

Obituary: Mr. Roosevelt Winston

Jordan WilcoxMarch 13, 20242 min read

Mr. Roosevelt Winston, 78 of Lanett, AL passed away Monday, March 4, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 2:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service will be…

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