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 Meyer. Bob spent his childhood in the area, having attended Three Rivers Schools.He welcomed five Read More…
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 oft-dreaded Daylight Savings Time. “Springing forward” sounds so good until the circadian rhythm upset kicks Read More…
“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 can fix just about anything. I have both in my tool box. Here are some Read More…
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 in Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court, in which both sides reviewed trial procedure and told Read More…
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 Talon Incident Management System.At a work session Feb. 14, staff members presented information to the Read More…
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 lineup to create studio recordings, live shows, video content and other projects. Featured musicians for Read More…
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 the Depot. Reservations required, (269) 503-7440; $10 per person donation. March 11Sturgis Public Schools Board of Read More…
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, dealing with the river in this low valley of the Middle Branch has not been Read More…
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 game in Gaylord on Thursday against Kingsford from the Upper Peninsula. Clare’s season ends at Read More…
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 season,.” Marion coach Brian Miller said. “In order to have success, we knew we would Read More…