By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County’s five commissioners, the Allegan Action team, announced their joint intention to seek re-election to the governing board of Allegan County, board chairman Jim Storey said.Commissioners Scott Beltman, Hopkins; Mark DeYoung, Dorr; Gale Dugan, Otsego; Dean Kapenga, Hamilton, and Jim Storey, Holland, will seek voter approval to continue their Read More…
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Two Paw Paw grads inducted into Hall of Fame
Two Paw Paw High School graduates were inducted into the 2024 Paw Paw High School Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony held Friday, Jan. 26, at Paw Paw High School. Bernard Varnesdeel and Mike Thompson were this year’s inductees. Shown in photo from left, Paw Paw Public Schools Superintendent Rick Reo, Paw Paw Board Read More…
Parole compliance check nets seven arrests at Paw Paw Township motel
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics detectives, along with Uniform Response deputies and Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), conducted a compliance check at the KPEP/Red Arrow Motel, 38266 Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw Township, on Tuesday, Jan. 23.Detectives and Read More…
LaFayette Fire Department trains with specialized equipment
By John BriceCorrespondent LaFayette Fire Department Shift Captain and Training Officer Gabe Rumfelt sat down with the LaFayette Sun for an interview this past week after a specialized joint training that also included personnel from Ridge Grove, Union Hill and Five Points volunteer companies to discuss their use of a mobile training tower that is Read More…
AU Design Studio tours LaFayette businesses
The LaFayette MainStreet has partnered with the Auburn University Urban Design Studio for upcoming projects in downtown LaFayette. The Auburn University students made their way downtown LaFayette last week to tour, visit down businesses and a workshop that was held at the Mainstreet office. This program is a teaching and outreach program focusing on community Read More…
Woman jailed for bank fraud charges
A Georgia woman has been sentenced to federal prison on bank fraud charges in Alabama for payments she received through the Paycheck Protection Program.Pamela Denise Williams, 53, received a 33-month prison sentence, followed by five years of supervised released, according to an announcement by Middle District of Alabama Acting U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Ross.Williams pleaded Read More…
Morning Star Delivery Locations
Dear Valued Readers, Starting with the February 3rd issue we will no longer provide home delivery of the Morning Star. Instead, copies of the Morning Star will be available for FREE pickup at nearly 700 local businesses in Calhoun County, Jackson County, and the Surrounding Area. These locations will always have many copies available, so Read More…
Eric Eishen retires from Sturgis Bank
Eric L. Eishen is retiring after 45 years of service to Sturgis Bank, Sturgis Bancorp announced Jan. 15. It marks completion of a planned succession process that began in July 2022 when Eishen relinquished day-to-day operations of the community bank to Jason Hyska as chief executive officer and Matt Scheske as president and chief operating officer. Read More…
TR wrestling gets two conference wins, clean up in two tournaments
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers wrestling team pinned down more of its competition in the last week, notching two conference wins and going undefeated in two weekend tournaments.On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the ‘Cats defeated Paw Paw 63-9 and Vicksburg 65-11 in a dual held in Paw Paw. Going 2-0 on the day for the ‘Cats Read More…
County seeking public feedback as part of hazard mitigation plan
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Natural hazards have affected St. Joseph County in numerous ways over the years.Most recently, winter storms, most involving ice, have led to schools being closed for several days in the last two weeks, but severe thunderstorms, windstorms and flooding have wreaked some havoc on the area in the recent Read More…