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Sturgis school board approves wageincrease for staff groups
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved wage increases for hourly staff, organized in multiple job categories.In October, the district’s finance committee determined about $245,000 is available in the budget to use toward an…
‘Dashing Through Downtown’ features holiday-related attractions
Collectively called “Dashing Through Downtown,” it is presented by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority. Nov. 30: “Kristkindlmarkt,” 4-8 p.m., Pleasant Avenue, features vendors, cider and cocoa. Dec. 1: “Kristkindlmarkt,” 4-9 p.m., Pleasant Avenue; Santa visit, 4-7 p.m., Free Church Park, plus reindeer, cocoa…
City commissioners take tour of public safety facility
By Dennis Volkert Ryan Banaszak, public safety director for the city of Sturgis, led a tour of the department’s facility for city commissioners on Nov. 8.It included an overview of firefighting vehicles, ambulance/EMS equipment, crew accommodations and office space.The department…
Do you need help? Write Us!
It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or…
Clare set to approve new Treasurer/ Finance Director
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Although she hasn’t been named yet, the Clare City Commission has made a choice for a new Treasurer/Finance Director to replace Shannon Sirpilla who left recently to take a position as the new manager of Beaverton.Mayor Pat…
Lansing man facing 13 felonies for shooting at police
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Dustin Sweet, 24 of Lansing, is in the Isabella County Jail after a November 13 incident that turned into a police chase that led from Clare into Rosebush at 3:43 pm Monday and ended with the apprehension…
Clare Small Business Saturday ® tomorrow
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Interested in a traditional small town holiday shopping experience?Shop small!Just think: twinkling Christmas lights, sipping on hot cocoa, munching on Christmassy treats and visiting local shops offering one-of-a-kind gifts and favorite brands. The Clare area is a…
Marion football crowned state runner-up
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion finished its season at 11-1 and state runners-up in the Division 2 eight-player football game at the Northern Michigan University Superior Dome in Marquette with a 36-18 loss to Adrian Lenawee Christian (13-0) on…
Man in ditch arrested for drugs
An Osceola County man was taken to jail after he was found in a ditch with drugs in his vehicle.At around 2:10 a.m. on Nov. 15, Michigan State Police say a trooper with the Cadillac Post stopped to investigate a…
Osceola BOC refuses to approve two recommendation
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its recent meeting, turned down two recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole prior to its meeting.The committee had voted to approve the Clerk to advertise and…
6-year Barrel vendor out
By Scott SullivanEditorMick White is out at the Douglas Old Root Beer Barrel. After helping the city bring the landmark back to life six years ago, he has lost his lease-renewal bid.Mayor Jerry Donovan told Fox 17 TV Nov. 15…
State Champs!
The Martin Clippers are back-to-back state champs. Taking on Inland Lakes in the 8-Player Division 1 State Finals at the Superior Dome in Marquette on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Clippers secured the 30-26 win in comeback fashion.Trailing 20-0 through three…
Thanksgiving Weekend Brings Opening of Downtown Allegan
By Gari Voss The highlight of Thanksgiving Weekend may be the Ribbon Cutting for Allegan’s Downtown Streetscape at 11am on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, but the Holiday Roller Coaster is ready to explode from the starting platform! Everyone is encouraged…
County announces first broadband customer
By John RaffelCorrespondent The connection of the first customer of 123Net under the Allegan County broadband expansion program began earlier this month. Coralee and Lynn Zandbergen were one of more than 11,000 county residences to gain access to high speed…
Overisel treasurer retires after 41 years on the job
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN –- Allegan County commission chairman James Storey said Overisel Township Treasurer Patty Reuschel participated in her last board meeting this past week.During the meeting, Supervisor Russ VanDam read Reuschel’s letter announcing her resignation from the jobs…
Antwerp Township Senior Services honor local veterans
MATTAWAN – The atmosphere at the Antwerp Township Senior Center was filled with gratitude and a strong sense of community as Mattawan Consolidated School students gathered to honor local veterans for Veterans Day.Students were thrilled to be guests at a…
Area towns plan holiday events
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority will host “A Cozy Christmas in the Village,” with the community tree lighting, Friday night, Dec. 1, of the village Christmas tree located in front of the Carnegie Center, 129 S.…
Village of Lawton DPW Supt. named new Lawton village manager
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWTON – A new Lawton village manager was approved at the Nov. 14 Lawton Village Council meeting.Todd Hackenberg, the current village Department of Public Works Superintendent, was selected to fill the village manager’s post that had…
Do you need help? Write Us!
Do you need help? Write Us! It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in…
Lawrence School District voters approve bond proposal
LAWRENCE – “The election results were overwhelmingly positive. The continued support Lawrence Public Schools receives from this community is evident following Tuesday’s Nov. 7 election,” said Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Gretchen Gendron.She added, “We are excited to update our facilities…
