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 WilcoxMar 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…

Lawrence girls finish at .500

Jordan WilcoxMar 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…

Arrest made in $700,000 Hartford Casino heist

Jordan WilcoxMar 13, 20243 min read

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced on March 6 that Jesus Gaytan-Garcia has been charged in a criminal complaint with theft from the Hartford location of the Four Winds Casino, which is owned and operated…

Three fire departments battle house blaze

Three fire departments battle house blaze

Jordan WilcoxMar 13, 20241 min read

The Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Department responded early Saturday, March 9, to the Bellware Subdivision, Waverly Township, for a fully involved house fire. The Michigan State Police Fire Marshal was at the scene Monday, March 11, to try and determine…

Detroit Lions star gives shoutout to Lawrence Tigers varsity basketball team

Jordan WilcoxMar 13, 20242 min read

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – A Detroit Lions star football player recently gave a shout out on social media to the Lawrence Tigers varsity basketball team and their quest for a repeat basketball district championship.In a Facebook post by…

Girls’ Basketball Roundup: TR advances to district semifinals

Jordan WilcoxMar 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,…

Bowling finals roundupTR girls’ bowlers end season in state semis; individuals ousted in first round

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20243 min read

JACKSON — Three Rivers’ girls’ bowling team finished their impressive season in the Division 3 team state semifinals with a 3-1 (177-195, 128-196, 150-144, 147-153) loss to Milan at JAX 60 in Jackson Friday, March 1.Three Rivers began the day…

Obituary: DeLano F Kreger

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20241 min read

DeLano F Kreger, 90, of Inverness, Florida, formally of Albion and Homer passed away February 19th, 2024 at home with his wife, Lynn, at his side.No services will take place.Memorials may be sent to the Albion Boy Scouts, Troupe 158,…

Obituary: Jerri Susanna (Bennett) Brumfield

Obituary: Jerri Susanna (Bennett) Brumfield

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20242 min read

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Jerri Susanna (Bennett) Brumfield, who passed away on March 1, 2024 at the age of 65.Jerri was born on February 18, 1959 in Sturgis, Michigan to Orrin…

Obituary: Robert (Bob) Charles Meyer

Obituary: Robert (Bob) Charles Meyer

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20243 min read

Robert (Bob) Charles Meyer, age 77, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, following an extended illness on the morning of February 27, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1946, to Leo and Jennie…

The Cycles of Earth

Jordan WilcoxMar 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 WilcoxMar 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…

Linn sexual assault trial to begin Tuesday

Linn sexual assault trial to begin Tuesday

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20244 min read

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONMike Hills (center), the attorney for former Fabius Township Supervisor Ken Linn (left), addresses the court during a final pre-trial hearing in Linn’s criminal sexual conduct case in Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court Monday. The trial of…

City commission approves records management switch for public safety department

City commission approves records management switch for public safety department

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20242 min read

Sturgis Public Safety Director Ryan Banaszak answers questions from city commissioners regarding a records management system. (Dennis Volkert/Sentinel) By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Feb. 28 approved a change in records management system for the department of public safety.The…

Q&A: Vitamin String Quartet’s evolution

Q&A: Vitamin String Quartet’s evolution

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20244 min read

The music of Vitamin String Quartet is continually evolving. VSQ performs March 9 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. (Provided photo) By Dennis Volkert Vitamin String Quartet performs March 9 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It’s the latest show in…

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20243 min read

Coming events March 9Vitamin String Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, part of Performance Series 2023-24. Tickets from $25.March 10“Trip Down Memory Lane: History and Storytelling of Laura Lewis Hat Shop,” 3 p.m., Sturgis Historical Museum — At…

Postcard from the Pines: Marion’s Music Bowl

Postcard from the Pines: Marion’s Music Bowl

Jordan WilcoxMar 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,…

Clare’s season ends in regional semifinal

Clare’s season ends in regional semifinal

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent Ludington’s defense proved to be a menace for the Clare Pioneers in Tuesday’s Division 2 boys basketball regional game at Big Rapids High School.The Orioles prevailed in the regional semifinal 46-25.Ludington (19-6) advances to the regional title…

Marion girls lose first district game

Jordan WilcoxMar 8, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion’s girls basketball team lost the district opener on Monday to host McBain Northern Michigan Christian 59-38.Marion’s season ended with an 11-10 record.“We picked a bad time to have our worst defensive half of the…