Injunction decision in Lowry lawsuit expected soon
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A decision on whether or not a preliminary injunction can be granted on a controversial land transfer between Lockport Township and Park Township could be made by a judge this week. On Thursday, Feb.…
Habitat for Humanity, CTE celebrate completion of new house
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local family was welcomed to their new home Tuesday, one that was provided by a partnership between two local organizations. An open house was held Tuesday at 422 West St. in Three…
Three Rivers still testing above Action Level for lead in water
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers is still testing above the action level for lead exceedance in homes. In a release Friday, Feb. 9, the city revealed that tests collected between July and December…
NOTICE OF ELECTION – NEWBURG TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION NEWBERG TOWNSHIP, CASS COUNTY, MICHIGAN February 27th, 2024 To the qualified electors of Newberg Township: Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Primary will be held in Newberg Township on Tuesday, February 27th 2024. The polls…
EGLE sinks boat basin request
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Michigan Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) department has turned down Northshore of Saugatuck’s request to create a boat basin north of the Kalamazoo River channel to Lake Michigan. The developer’s first application to build…
City nixes old hospital move, for now
By Scott Sullivan Editor Don’t expect Douglas to move city services into the empty “old hospital” building bought last summer for $1.5 million soon. City council Feb. 6 declined to hire Troy-based ABM Building Solutions for $7.8 million to design…
Obituary: Brenda Lee Miller
Brenda Lee Miller, 78, of Saugatuck passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2024.Brenda was born in Cheshire, Conn., on May 9, 1945. She graduated from Cheshire High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University.Brenda was an interior…
Maggie’s Pantry
By Maggie ConklinCheesy GarlicBiscuitsI tripped over an old recipe card given me by a coworker more than a decade ago. Now, I try to eat healthy and refrain from fatty breads, but we were going to a potluck and this…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorIndivisbleI build barriers. Fear invasion? My walls fend off (choose one or more):MexicansMongolsGermsGermansChineseFluCovidOvidWeatherOr notIn-lawsOutlawsEx-esExcess options With U.S. taxpayers housing, feeding and transporting 5 million illegal immigrants (Them) all over the country, what percentage are young males looking for…
EGLE sinks boat basin request
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Michigan Environment, Great Lakes and Energy department has turned down Northshore of Saugatuck’s request to create a boat basin north of the Kalamazoo River channel to Lake Michigan.The developer’s first application to build a marina was approved…
Otsego girls split pair of games
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor EDWARDSBURG—The Otsego girls basketball team fell behind early in its Wolverine Conference clash with Edwardsburg on Friday, Feb. 9, and never fully recovered.The Bulldogs fell behind 15-8 after one quarter and eventually fell by a 50-28…
Saugatuck girls avenge earlier loss to Martin
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—On Friday, Feb. 9, the Saugatuck girls basketball team had the opportunity to avenge its lone loss of the season.The Trailblazers did just that.Getting a combined 33 points from senior Brook Simpson and junior Kennedy Gustafson,…
Allegan boys bowling posts comeback win
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BRONSON—Following the two baker games in its SAC non-divisional match against Burr Oak on Monday, Feb. 12, the situation appeared pretty dire for the Allegan boys bowling team.After all, the Tigers dropped both bakers—135-122 and 168-152—to…
City of Allegan dismantles Historic District Commission
By Gari Voss The Monday, February 12, 2024, City of Allegan Council meeting brought some tough decisions. The Historic District Commission (HDC) and the Allegan City Council have wrestled with whether the HDC could adequately carry out the responsibilities outlined…
Bulldogs advance in playoffs with wins over Lanett, Fyffe
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Bulldogs hosted a post season sub-regional playoff game last Saturday against the Fyffe Red Devils at the Dog Palace in LaFayette.LaFayette advanced to the sub regionals after defeating county rival Lanett 51-38 in the Class…
Humor: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
My heart made it 91 years without any problem. No outside assistance, pacemaker or meds, were needed to keep the clock ticking. I’m 95 now, so that means around 2020 things started to go south. Dr. Holmes, the renowned cardiologist…
Obituary: Ms. Diane F. McCulloh
Ms. Diane F. McCulloh, 66 of Valley, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer…
Obituary: Mr. Peter E. Gunn
Mr. Peter E. Gunn, 61 passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.There will be no public visitation.Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, 9:00 AM CST at Silmon – Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL. Apostle LeeRoy…
Obituary: Mr. Kenji Jones
Mr. Kenji Jones, 34 of Valley, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center, Valley.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 2:00 PM EST until 6:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…
Obituary: Major George L. Boyle
(Ret) 1932 – 2024 Visitation will be at Langley Funeral Home on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.George L. Boyle, a decorated Air…
