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Sturgis video scoreboard project reaches funding threshold
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 Township Supervisor Ken Linn (center) is put in handcuffs by a Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office deputy following a guilty verdict in his trial in Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court Thursday. Linn was convicted by jury of four counts…
Former Tasty Nut Shop building to be demolished Tuesday
At left, a view of the former Tasty Nut Shop building Friday, showing partial collapse of its southwest corner. At right, a pile of bricks that have fallen off the building lay in a pile on the southwest corner of…
Dr. Weldon defeats Chambley for CCSD superintendent nomination
Dr. Weldon with husband Tommie 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…
Finch loses reelection bid to Reco Newton for CCBOE
Judge Paul Story with family was re-elected as Probate Judge Rico Newton upset current CCSD President Finch By John BriceCorrespondent Super Tuesday was super indeed for Frederick “Reco” Newton who defeated incumbent Chambers County Board of Education President Jeffery L.…
Sports
Sturgis video scoreboard project reaches funding threshold
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
The Mendon girls’ basketball team celebrated a regional championship Wednesday, March 13, defeating Concord 47-43. (Photo courtesy Brandon Watson) By Steve Eldridge MENDON — Last Wednesday, the Mendon girls took a step closer to a Division 4 state basketball championship,…
Lady Rebels victorious over Ezekial
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
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
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,…
Columns
Life as Performance Art
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
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
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
“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
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,…
Obituaries
Obituary: Ms. Johnnie Mae Allen
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
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
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
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
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…