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…
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…
Arrest made in $700,000 Hartford Casino heist
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Linn sexual assault trial to begin Tuesday
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — The trial of a former Fabius Township supervisor accused of sexually assaulting a woman back in 2010 will begin next week.On Monday, the final pre-trial hearing in the case against Ken Linn was held…
City commission approves records management switch for public safety department
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Feb. 28 approved a change in records management system for the department of public safety.The commission approved expenditure of just over $30,000 for services from Core Technology for 18 months of service of…
Q&A: Vitamin String Quartet’s evolution
By Dennis Volkert Vitamin String Quartet performs March 9 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It’s the latest show in SYCA’s “Performance Series” for 2023-24. The ensemble’s music encompasses classical, dance, hip-hop, pop and other styles. Vitamin String Quartet features a rotating…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
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
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
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
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…
