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By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A lawsuit filed last week in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court seeks a preliminary injunction and the invalidation of two land transfer agreements made between two local townships this year involving the same…

Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher “Brrrr” was the sound uttered by hundreds at Sturgis Middle School on Tuesday.That was because they were taking part in the Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics, where participants, called “plungers,” have to jump into…

By Dennis Volkert At the Dec. 11 meeting of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education, superintendent Art Ebert outlined results of a two-part “visioning session” for Sturgis High School soccer field.A group comprising coaches, students, parents and community members, the…

By Dennis Volkert A public hearing was held Wednesday at a meeting of Sturgis City Commission, regarding boundaries for Local Development Finance Authority, as part of a development plan.Commissioners approved adoption of a resolution approving amendments to the development plan…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent After more than a year of questions, many still unanswered, the only proof that Clare could be the site for a new health campus in Clare is a sign on top of a hill just west of…

A timeline from Bridge Magazine published last May said in part:Grant funds were included in the $77 billion State Budget April 28, 2022 for Health and Fitness centralized programs around the State. Funds for the nonprofit entitled Complete Health Park…

Dave Johns, a ’68 Reed City graduate, will insist that he’s just a simple man, someone not all that interesting.Nonsense.From 1986 to 2011, Dave worked for the Osceola County Road Commission. During that time, he, along with his wife Shirley,…

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – The Missaukee County Board of Commissioners has decided to negotiate with Jessica Nielsen to fill the county administrator’s position Nielsen is currently clerk and interim administrator.At a recent board meeting, Chet Janik, Michigan Leadership…

By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas notified residents Dec. 5 debris removal at the former Haworth plant site, 200 Blue Star Hwy., was set to start Monday, Dec. 18, and last three days.Joint project consultants William & Works and PM Environmental will discuss…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorSince 1934, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) have recognized deserving high school seniors throughout the country with the Good Citizen Award and Scholarship Contest.This year’s local honorees are Aly Aldrich from Otsego High School and…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Learning a foreign language in the classroom is one thing.Traveling to a location where that language is spoken and becoming immersed in the culture—if only for a short time—is something completely different altogether.During the recent Thanksgiving…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Members of the community were invited to get a close-up look at the new Otsego Aquatic Center.Otsego Public Schools held the official grand opening of the facility on Sunday, Dec. 10, with OPS superintendent Jeff Haase…

By Gari Voss Festive Fridays continued in Allegan with Art Hop on Dec. 8, 2023. The streets were filled with those exploring the Downtown shops and stopping to admire and purchase items from the artists and artisans who occupied spaces…

By Gari Voss Carlos Lopez’s journey to become the first Hispanic mayor of Fennville followed a unique path. As a long-time resident of Fennville, Lopez has championed those who have a variety of needs. This support has built a strong…

By John BriceCorrespondent Setting its starting point in downtown West Point, the 2023 Greater Valley Area Christmas Parade marched along Highway 29 through Lanett and continued on to its end point at the Walmart parking lot in Valley during the…

By John BriceCorrespondent News of multiple traffic accidents on the Chambers County portion of Interstate 85 were reported by several local media outlets and law enforcement agencies in the area during the early morning hours of Monday, December 11th of…

Get ready to bring Christmas Spirit to our little downtown! LaFayette is hosting its annual Hometown “Christmas on the Square.” Businesses are already getting decorated and the courthouse is looking festive!Make plans to come out on Saturday, December 16th, for…

With temperatures nearing the low 50s on Saturday, Dec. 9, the Village of Lawrence welcomed the holiday season with a variety of events. Santa paid an afternoon visit to the Lawrence Branch of the Van Buren District Library, where he…

The unseasonably warm weather experienced Friday, Dec. 8, didn’t bother those who attended Lawton’s Christmas in the Village. A parade, sponsored by the Lawton Lions Club, saw the arrival of Santa Claus, a variety of floats, the Lawton High School…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A plan to cancel bus routes in Three Rivers Community Schools is slated to continue for the foreseeable future. During Monday’s work session at the TRCS Board of Education meeting, Transportation Director Kenni…