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Two former Lanett police officers indicted
C.J. Looser, a former Lieutenant with the Lanett Police Department Officer was indicted by the Chambers County Grand Jury for Assault 2 degree after he allegedly knocked out a man’s teeth while he was in the back of his patrol…
Council agrees to pay hourly city employees $1000 bonus
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, September 11th of 2023 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman Toney…
Third Eye Surgery raided, owner arrested
After a two-month investigation, on Thursday afternoon, September 7th, 2023, Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/Alabama Drug Enforcement Drug Task Force (Region D), the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency/SBI, Office executed a search…
Saugatuck candidate forum set Oct. 3
By Scott SullivanEditorThe four candidates who have filed to run for three open two-years seats on Saugatuck City Council in the Nov. 7 election have been invited to a Holland Area League of Women Voters forum Tuesday, Oct. 3, in…
Plainwell, Otsego offer Lifelong Learners program
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The community education departments from Plainwell and Otsego are teaming up to provide opportunities for senior citizens to get involved and remain active.The Lifelong Learners groups from Otsego and Plainwell are holding a fall kick-off event…
Remembering 9-11
Monday, Sept. 11, marked the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks that targeted the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C, among other locations. And while none of the students who attend Otsego Public…
Christian Neighbors hosts 8th Annual PATH Walk
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With demand for its food pantry increasing by roughly 40 percent in the past year, Christian Neighbors remains committed to keeping its shelves stocked.The 8th Annual PATH Walk for Stabilization is one way to do just…
Allegan County Fair 2023 encounters some ups and downs
By Gari Voss Friday, September 8, 2023, the Allegan County Fair opened to a crowd on the Midway, in the barns and buildings, and on the Grandstand. Jake Owens and Jamison Rodgers drew a full house that enjoyed the music…
Nelly reschedules, will perform Thursday night
Nelly will perform at the Allegan County Fair later this week after he didn’t show for a concert on Saturday night.The rescheduled concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday night, according to the Allegan County Fair website. Comedian Steve Treviño will begin…
Casino employee pleads guilty to stealing $84,000
A former Gun Lake Casino employee has admitted to stealing more than $84,000 from the property owned and operated by the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians near Wayland.A federal grand jury in the Western District of Michigan in March indicted…
Bids being prepared for $10 million courthouse construction
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Construction bidding documents are being readied by the county’s architect-engineer, Wightman Associates, for the renovation of the Courthouse and the county services building, Allegan County Commission Chairman James Storey said.“Following approval by the Board of…
‘No immediate threat’ confirmed after TR high school, middle school briefly locked down
UPDATED AT 9:09 A.M. Wednesday, Sept. 13 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers High School and Three Rivers Middle School went into a brief lockdown Tuesday afternoon following reports of a suspicious person in the area. According…
Covered Bridge restorations begin Monday
The Langley Covered Bridge outside of Centreville will be undergoing extensive restorations beginning Monday, Sept. 11. Work, mainly on the bridge’s superstructure, will be going on until near the end of the year. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews…
City approves first reading of marijuana consumption lounge amendment; Public hearing later this month
First District Three Rivers City Commissioner Pat Dane (left) and Three Rivers Mayor Tom Lowry (right) listen to discussion Tuesday about a possible ordinance amendment to allow for special permit consideration for marijuana consumption lounges in the city. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS |…
Beach cleanup set Sept. 16
Douglas United Church of Christ will sponsor a community beach cleanup in conjunction with the Alliance for the Great Lakes Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 or so p.m. Residents, visitors, family, friends are welcome to join in. A check-in…
Laketown taps Dietrich as new trustee
BY JIM HAYDEN CORRESPONDENT The Laketown Township board appointed Coast Guard veteran Patrick Dietrich to the open trustee seat at a special meeting Aug. 30. “He’s got that strong military and leadership experience,” said treasurer Jim Johnson. “He has a…
SPS Art à Loan opens Sept. 13
Saugatuck Public Schools’ 28th annual Art à Loan program featuring student works will return to the Saugatuck Center for the Arts opening with a reception Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Gallery doors will open at 6:45 with…
Nocerini is Douglas CM pick
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas was scheduled to formally hire former Wayne city manager Lisa Nocerini (shown at left) Wednesday in that job here.City council interviewed Nocerini Aug. 10, agreed to offer her the job left vacant by three-year manager Rich Labombard…
Smoke City opens doors in downtown Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The City of Plainwell recently welcomed the newest business to its downtown shopping district.Smoke City Smoke Shop held its grand opening on Friday, Sept. 1, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.Smoke City is located…
