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 meeting, the board of the road commission approved the agency’s final 2023 amended budget and Read More…
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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 Clare County Review for January through June. The second half of the year just past Read More…
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 heartbreak, or disappointment that may have come with it.I think everyone needs a moment or Read More…
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 any government’s operation. “They are used to establish safeguards to minimize opportunities to commit fraud, Read More…
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, superintendent and most recently Holland Public Schools deputy superintendent of public resources. She holds a Read More…
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 Butternut Drive, filed a FOIA request for “Emails between all board members and Albert Meshkin Read More…
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 are used to establish safeguards to minimize opportunities to commit fraud, improve accuracy of financial Read More…
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 talked with others, or hopefully at least got to eat their burger while it was Read More…
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 of the Year; Manufacturing Company of the Year; Front Line Worker of the Year; Community Read More…
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 together and celebrate the holiday season.In addition to cookie decorating, snacks and conversation, the afternoon Read More…