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By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Are you someone who wants to learn more about the basics of computer and internet usage?If so, then the Ransom District Library in Plainwell has you covered.Beginning Friday, Sept. 8, Ransom is offering three weekly technology…

By Gari Voss The first Friday after Labor Day signals the opening of the Allegan County Fair. The fairgrounds began buzzing weeks before the fair officially would open to fairgoers at 1pm on Friday, September 8, 2023. From Sat., Sept.…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Residents in Otsego Township recently received some unwelcome news regarding bulk trash pickup.The second and final pickup of the year—scheduled to take place throughout the month of October in the township’s three zones—has been canceled.Township officials…

By Gari Voss The first Friday after Labor Day signals the opening of the Allegan County Fair. The fairgrounds began buzzing weeks before the fair officially would open to fairgoers at 1pm on Friday, September 8, 2023. From Sat., Sept.…

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call on Sept. 1 shortly after 6 a.m. of a vehicle on fire on 137th ave near 44th st in the township of Overisel.It has appeared that the vehicle had crashed…

Allegan County Transportation now operates seven new buses powered by propane autogas to help the county meet air quality attainment goals and save taxpayer dollars. “This month, Allegan County Transportation is excited to embark on propane autogas implementation for a number…

By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Main Street hosted its first annual membership meeting last Thursday. The meeting was hosted at the beautiful historic and renovated home owned by Mr. Jeff Kemp in LaFayette.Members, volunteers and sponsors came out to enjoy…

A Lanett man, who spent five years in jail, endured a mistrial, and refused a plea deal that could have secured his release, has regained his freedom on his terms. Friday morning after a week-long trial, a Chambers County Jury…

PAW PAW – Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival’s three-day event, Friday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 10, offers something for everyone, from grape stomping to arts and crafts, free music and more.The Carnival Midway, sponsored by the Paw Paw…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWRENCE – Three Lawrence High School sports standouts and two state championship football teams (11-man and 8-man) were inducted Friday, Sept. 1, during halftime of the Lawrence High School eight-man football game against Martin, into the…

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced its “Performance Series” entertainment lineup for 2023-24.  It includes a variety of genres: comedy, classical music, pop music and theatrical performances.  Series tickets are available for purchase Sept. 5-Oct. 12. Season ticket price…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A new type of marijuana establishment will be considered by the Three Rivers City Commission at a future meeting.On Monday, the Three Rivers Planning Commission recommended to the city commission approval of an…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For 30 years, one music festival in St. Joseph County has been a consistent presence on Labor Day weekend, bringing music, harmony and good times to downtown Three Rivers.HarmonyFest returns to downtown Three…

Insight, a health-care organization headquartered in Flint, Michigan, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital and has entered into a period of “due diligence.”Sturgis City Commission held a special meeting Monday to discuss details of the proposal.…

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday voted to approve establishment of a 45 mph speed limit on East Lafayette Street, from Lakeview Avenue to Franks Avenue, and 25 mph when school is in session. Barry Cox, city engineer, provided…

Gina and Dennis Cates have lived in Sturgis for twenty five years and purchased the house at 501 E Chicago road fourteen years ago. They have six children and two dogs.  Gina stated, “when we got the house there were…

By Kaitlyn Campbell An Alger man who refused to let a Clare couple merge onto U.S. 127 at Rosebush on August 19 later led to a road rage incident and the man waving a gun out his window. Isabella County…

Vince Stark of Farwell was awarded the “Clare County Veteran of the Year” by Veterans4USA.  Stark served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 after volunteering for the draft.  Stark spent 13 months in Germany helping refuges flee…

By Kaitlyn Campbell There have been recent sightings of bears on walking trails at Mid Michigan College in Harrison, and it has prompted the school to issue safety precautions.Mid Michigan College spokeswoman Meghan Keen told The Morning Sun that there…

Steve Boven, pastor at Chapel Hill Wesleyan Church in Pisgah Heights, has a saying: “Ministry is in the marketplace.”And for Steve, a 1966 McBain graduate, that’s been his life experience.Whether it was during his time with the Michigan State Police,…