By Dennis Volkert Sturgis High School students present “Matilda the Musical” this weekend at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Show times are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 2-4 p.m. Feb. 4. Ticket cost is $10 cash, $12 online.The play is based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl.The story follows a young girl named Matilda, who Read More…
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Missing teen may bein Sturgis
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing teen, Evilynn Mohr.Evilynn, 15, disappeared on December 31, 2023, from Grand Rapids, Michigan. One month has gone by since the teen was last seen and authorities believe that she may be in the Sturgis area.Evilynn’s grandma, Wendy Mohr, Read More…
City of Sturgis may consider fleet-management plan for some city vehicles
By Dennis Volkert At the Jan. 24 meeting of Sturgis City Commission, Tyler Joldersma of Enterprise Fleet Management outlined a proposal for the city’s vehicle maintenance.The city’s motor vehicle committee had met previously with Joldersma and completed an analysis of city vehicles that may qualify for consideration.The program is designed to achieve savings by maximizing Read More…
36th Annual Frostbite Winter Festival starts next Thursday!
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 36th annual Frostbite Winter Festival with a “Magical” theme is underway next week February 8th through the 10th and is guaranteed to put some winter fun into your February, snow or no snow!Keep in mind that this year’s festival theme is Magical!The excitement starts next Thursday night with the Frostbite Read More…
Harrison man sentenced in three separate files
By Kaitlyn CampbellA Harrison man has been sentenced after being found guilty of six criminal sexual conduct related offences across three separate files back on Nov. 30, 2023. He was sentenced on Jan. 23 by Judge Mienk to serve consecutive prison terms.In the first file, for the conviction of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the second Read More…
What to expect when you vote in 2024- with election art
By Clare County Clerk Lori Mott The Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 and only takes place once every 4-years. This Primary Election is held so that the voters can narrow the Republican and Democratic candidates down to the 1 person they want to see on the ballot for the Read More…
Cadillac man wins $100,000 in lottery drawing
A Cadillac man said winning a $100,000 500X Money Maker Second Chance prize from the Michigan Lottery is “life-changing.”Scott Jaworski, 48, won $100,000 after he was selected in a random drawing that took place Jan. 18. He earned entries into the giveaway by scanning non-winning 500X Money Maker tickets on the Michigan Lottery app.“I’ve been Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Patricia Michell
Patricia Michell is the matriarch of the Michell family which extends several generations. Both she and her husband, Max (now diseased), have left a legacy that has impacted the Marion Community deep and wide. Max and Patricia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2006. As you will see in this exchange, Mrs. Michell and her Read More…
Kevin Eisenga named McBain School Board president
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The McBain Board of Education, at its recent meeting, voted to appoint the following officer positions for the Board of Education for 2024: President – Kevin Eisenga. Vice President – Ken Stahl Treasurer – Matt Kline Secretary – Karen Abrahamson.The board voted to approve PFM Group and Horizon Bank as Read More…
Emergency calls down 4.1 percent last year
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Township Fire District — which serves Douglas and Saugatuck cities in addition to the township — responded to 981 calls last year, down 4.1 percent from 2022’s record 1,023. Among them, emergent (Priority 1 or 2, involving lights and sirens) calls totaled 430. Average response time was six minutes, Read More…