By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners approved at its Tuesday setting the selling price of the Annex at $179,000.“We’ll take offers, though,” commissioner Tim Michell of Marion said.Commissioners also approved the Building Department to issue refunds up to the amount of $25,000.The board approved the Building Department job description for Read More…
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Body found at Highland Twp fire
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Sheriff’s Department has issue a report this week of a body being found during the investigation of a fire.Deputies report that around 4:40 a.m. on Saturday, Osceola County Sheriff Deputies were called along with Osceola County EMS and Marion Fire/Rescue to the Cadillac Woods Campground, 23163 M-115 Read More…
Paw Paw Early Elementary Paraprofessional Hailed as a Hero for Saving a Child’s Life
PAW PAW – Jennifer “Jen” Carra, a paraprofessional at Paw Paw Early Elementary, is being celebrated and recognized as a hero. When a second-grade student was choking during lunch earlier last week, fellow students alerted Carra that the child was in distress, and Carra quickly took action by performing the Heimlich maneuver to save the Read More…
Lawton fire destroys 2-story home
A fire at 305 Bitely, Lawton, Sunday, Jan. 29, destroyed this two-story home, according to Lawton Fire Department Chief Kevin Cook. Firefighters responded to the scene at approximately 4:45 p.m. and found heavy smoke coming from the second floor. Firefighters brought the blaze under control approximately an hour later. The fire remains under investigation, according Read More…
Crowds gathered for Ice Breaker Festival
The 29th Annual Ice Breaker Festival in South Haven was held last weekend, Feb. 3-5, and featured a variety of activities for all ages. Among the activities included: ice sculptures, chili cook-off, cardboard sled race, pub slide, outdoor ice skating, disc golf tournament, s’mores roasting, snowsuit fashion competition, and a frozen fish fling. During the Read More…
Witkowski named new Road Commission Managing Director
LAWRENCE – Van Buren County Road Commissioners have appointed Bret Witkowski as the new managing director of the Van Buren County Road Commission. Witkowski, who currently serves as business manager of Michigan Lutheran Seminary, will succeed Dan Bishop, current managing director, who will retire Feb. 28.“After a comprehensive search process, the board is pleased to Read More…
Further scrutinize Barker plan, city told
By Scott SullivanEditorDavid Barker’s proposed 90-unit Forest Gate Condominiums on 16 acres at 485 Ferry St. north of Northern Lights Condominiums will be up for a Douglas Planning Commission public hearing Thursday, Feb. 9, starting in city hall at 7 p.m.Williams & Works planner/zoning administrator Tricia Anderson advised city manager Rich LaBombard that Barker’s plan, Read More…
One last splash
When the Otsego boys swim & dive team hosted Wayland for a non-conference dual meet on Tuesday, Jan. 31, it marked the end of an era.The meet was the final one to be held at the Bulldogs’ current pool, which is located at Washington Elementary School. The district is replacing the more-than-50-year-old pool with its Read More…
Bomb squad recovers device in downtown Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A call from a concerned citizen resulted in representatives from the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad collecting a device from downtown Plainwell on Friday, Feb. 3.Members of the bomb squad ultimately determined the device appeared to be safe and that the public was never in any danger, but it was taken Read More…
Ransom Library prepares for Winter Concert Series
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Three unique acts will be featured as part of Ransom District Library’s Winter Concert Series.Wallace, Beebe, Moehle and Orr kick off the series on Sunday, Feb. 19, followed by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Burdick-Thorne String Quartet on Sunday, Feb. 26, and The ACE’s Trio on Sunday, March 5.All performances take place Read More…