Obituary: William Jene Martinez
William Jene Martinez, a man of analytical mind and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on November 14, 1956, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Nestor and Wilma (Spencer) Martinez. William’s life was…
Obituary: Daniel “Danny” Robert Miller
Daniel “Danny” Robert Miller, was born March 18, 1960, in Allegan, Michigan to the late C. Eugene and Betty Miller. Growing up, Danny enjoyed playing outdoors, skiing, and wrestling. He earned a black belt club ranking in judo and competed…
Obituary: Jody Lynn Peters
Jody Lynn Peters, 60, of Allegan, MI passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home. Born December 24, 1963 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Walter D. and Normadien W. (May) Grauman and was the wife…
Early Voting for the Primary Election has begun
By Gari Voss Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment in the November 2022 election. Now all voters can go to early voting sites and cast their ballots. The 9-day window for early voting began Sat., Feb. 17, 2023, and ends…
Ganges body ID’d as Chicago man
By Scott SullivanEditorPolice have identified a body that washed up on a private Ganges Township beach Feb. 14 as belonging to Elijah Ramone Cooper, 21, of Chicago.Cooper, identified by dental records, had last been seen Nov. 15, 2023.The Allegan County…
The Arts arrive at the Griswold and City Hall
By Gari Voss Paulette and Tim Carr attended the January 8, 2024, City Council meeting to request that the Allegan Area Arts Council (AAAC) receive permission to begin their Art Reach Project. Art Reach is an initiative that will display…
Humor: MARDI GRAS
Last week Mardi Gras rolled into the Old Folks Hotel. I’ve been all over the world (that’s an exaggeration, I have been to Canada) but I’ve never seen a Mardi Gras parade. I’m certain it’s because the look of the…
Obituary: Mr. John C. Howell
Mr. John C. Howell, Jr., 76 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Public…
Obituary: Mr. William C. Felton
Mr. William C. Felton, 68 of Auburn, AL passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Felton…
Obituary: Mr. Charlie Joe Staples
Mr. Charlie Joe Staples, 69, of Alexander City (formerly of Randolph County) died Friday, February 9, 2024, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley at 1:00…
Bulldogs finish strong, eliminate Section in regionals
By Pamela Whitlow Friday afternoon the LaFayette High School Bulldogs varsity basketball team made their way to Jacksonville, AL for the first round of the 2024 AHSAA 2A Northeast Regional Semifinals against the Section Lions.The Bulldogs punched their ticket to…
New consolidated high school unveils colors, mascot, drawings
By John BriceCorrespondent Local residents were invited by the Chambers County School District for an event in which the design for the new Chambers County High School as well as its colors, mascot and name were unveiled at the Langdale…
Obituary: Duncan Erric Newcomb
Duncan Erric Newcomb, 59, of Bangor, passed away peacefully, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at home. He was born Jan. 27, 1964, in Kalamazoo, the son of Lloyd Newcomb and Velma (Spangler) Newcomb.Duncan loved to watch and play sports; his favorite…
Mike’s Musings: Recognizing Washington and Lincoln- two of the best
Presidents’ Day has come and gone but I can’t help but reflect on two of my favorites, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.Washington was our first president. He led an army of rag tag colonists of victory over the well-trained, formidable…
Life as Performance Art
Step back in time to midsummer in Paris, 1945. After five years of German occupation, the war in Europe had ended. Paris had been liberated the previous August.At first the city was full of joy again. Despite the Bavarian corporal’s orders,…
Paw Paw boys defeat Three Rivers
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Paw Paw’s boys basketball team defeated Three Rivers 81-55 to improve to 9-12 on Feb. 19.Paw Paw had quarter leads of 15-8, 35-17 and 60-33.“Paw Paw came out of the gates hot and continued…
Lawton Council seeks answers from MDOT before signing contract amendment
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWTON – During the Lawton Village Council’s Tuesday, Feb. 13 meeting, the council approved a motion to table a resolution to amend a contract between the Village of Lawton and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).…
Mattawan HS student performs at Carnegie Hall, and to perform at Royal Festival Hall
Mattawan High School musician, Hazel Arugaslan, was selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New Yok City, held Feb. 10. Arugaslan performed voice – alto with the Honors Concert Choir. She was also…
Four inducted into TRHS Athletics Hall of Fame
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Four athletic standouts from Three Rivers High School’s history were inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony following the Wildcats’ girls’ basketball game Friday. Amy Newell (Class of 2011),…
TR wrestling wins team regional championship for first time since 2001
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director JACKSON — Three Rivers’ wrestling team will have a shot at a team state title next week. On Wednesday night, the Wildcats won their first team regional championship since 2001, defeating Jackson Northwest by a final…
