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Road Commission approves 2023 final budget, 2024 preliminary budget
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — As the calendar year comes to an end at the St. Joseph County Road Commission, a couple of essential pieces of business were given the okay by the agency’s board.During their Wednesday, Dec. 20…
2023 – A Year to Remember
Following are excerpts from the front pages of the Clare County Review for January through June. The second half of the year just past will follow in next week’s Review.Pat Maurer Following are excerpts from the front pages of the…
Faces in the Crowd: Advice for 2024
With the last few days of 2023 upon us, hopefully we’ll all get a moment or two to just sit back and reflect on 2023. Reflect on all the blessings, and all the goodness the year brought. Reflect on any…
What’s the least city hall can do?
By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas City Council discussed de minimus benefits Dec. 18 in its last meeting of the year. “Internal controls and policies,” treasurer Matt Smith told manager Lisa Nocerini and council Nov. 27, “are an important part of…
School board taps Sherwood
The Saugatuck Public Schools Board of Education has appointed Karen Sherwood to fill an open seat left by Marcy Weston’s resignation. Sherwood, a Saugatuck Township resident, has more than 33 years of public education experience as a teacher, building principal,…
Laketown FOIA ask goes unclaimed
By Jim Hayden Correspondent Freedom of Information Act documents that sparked a rare appeal to the Laketown Township board are still unclaimed after more than two months. Answering the request cost the township $175 plus attorney fees. James Smithers, 520…
The least wecan do
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council discussed de minimus benefits Dec. 18 in its last meeting of the year.“Internal controls and policies,” treasurer Matt Smith told manager Lisa Nocerini and council Nov. 27, “are an important part of any government’s operation.“They…
MI Grounds offers play cafe in downtown Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Like many in her generation, Rae Ann Ciokiewicz has fond memories of visiting McDonald’s and having a good time in the Play Place.“The children would get to play and enjoy a Happy Meal while our parents…
Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored several businesses and individuals in the area.As part of its annual Night of Recognition celebration, the chamber paid tribute to its award winners in five categories: Small Business…
Lifelong Learners celebrate the holiday season
The Lifelong Learners program held its Holiday Celebration at the Plainwell High School Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec. 19.The event, a collaborative effort between the community education departments from Plainwell and Otsego, offered senior citizens the opportunity to get…
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Allegan’s Riverfront
By Gari Voss Sunday, December 31, 2023, brings celebrations of all sizes and shapes. In Allegan, it means time with family and friends mingling along the Riverfront, enjoying the fire pit, listening to live music, dancing to a silent disco,…
Sheriff’s Department sports new black uniforms
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – It’s a new year coming up and a new look for the county’s sheriff department.Allegan County Commission chairman James Storey said deputies are sporting new black uniforms as part of an effort to improve the…
Allegan man dies when vehiclehits tree
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Sheriff’s Department reported that Allegan County Central Dispatch on Christmas Day evening received a call from a passerby regarding a crash on 104th Ave east of 32nd St in Trowbridge Township.Deputies say first responders arriving…
Peacock, Craig honored
The LaFayette Fire & EMS hosted its annual end of the year gathering last week. The event also honored its Firefighter of the Year and EMS Provider of the Year!Firefighter of the Year is Captain Jason Peacock. EMS Provider of…
Rotary passes out goodie bags
The LaFayette Rotary Club prepared and delivered Christmas goodie bags to both of the LaFayette nursing homes. Each resident received necessity items from the Rotary club.
LaFayette Telehealth success leads to $2M grant
By John BriceCorrespondent Healthcare services in rural areas of Alabama will receive a significant boost in funding due in large part to the success of the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center in LaFayette. Two million dollars in the…
West Michigan Regional Veterans’ Treatment Court marks 50th Graduate
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – The West Michigan Regional Veterans’ Treatment Court on Thursday, Dec. 21, saw its 50th graduate of the program, a Marine Corps Reserve, who had fallen into drugs and alcohol.Michael Ryan left the Marine…
Mattawan man faces charges in death of Decatur woman
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer WAVERLY TWP. – A 33-year-old Mattawan man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 28-year-old Decatur woman. The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office said the man intentionally hit the woman with a pickup…
Lions Club, volunteers serve community with annual food, toy distribution
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A tradition that goes back more than a decade continued once again this past weekend on the east side of Three Rivers.The Three Rivers Lions Club, along with an army of 50 volunteers…
Nash rated ‘effective’ as superintendent by school board
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Following a nearly two-hour closed session Monday night, the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education rated TRCS Superintendent Nikki Nash as “effective.”The annual evaluation of the superintendent was performed by the school…
