By Mike Wilcox Publisher It’s time again for Wilcox Newspapers’ Annual Christmas Wish Program. For 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 your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion. Inflation Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — An annual Veteran’s Day tradition in Centreville had its biggest outing yet this past weekend.On Saturday, Nov. 11, the village’s Downtown Development Authority sponsored an annual Veteran’s Day salute, which featured a walk along the village’s Military Freedom Walk to Yoder’s Country Market and a small ceremony held in Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — As the search for a new president of Glen Oaks Community College begins, the college’s Board of Trustees recently took an important step toward finding one. On Thursday, Nov. 9, the board approved the establishment of a presidential search committee for the college, one that will be tasked with Read More…
Frank Perez was appointed mayor of Sturgis on Nov. 13 by the city commission, during its annual organizational meeting.The board’s vote was 6-3.Perez succeeds Jeff Mullins in the post. Mullins has served as mayor for the past two years.Commissioner Richard Bir nominated Perez for the post. Robert Hile nominated Mullins.Aaron Miller was reappointed as vice Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner and awards ceremony Nov. 9 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. This is the 100th year of Sturgis chamber of commerce. The ceremony included presentation of awards, recognition of outgoing board members, a welcome to new chamber members and a message from board president Tom Read More…
By Alaynah Pelton National First Responders day has come and passed with few even realizing the holiday existed. For those without family or loved ones in the fast paced world of endless tribulation and tragedy, it can be easy to forget that some people’s daily lives revolve around some of the worst moments in ours.This Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The results are in and it is official. There is a new Supervisor and two new trustees on the Redding Township Board after the Board of Canvassers verified the November 7 election results.According to their results, Write-in Candidate Michael Thomas Trzcienski will replace Bruce O. Scarbrough (R) in a 67-52 vote.Two trustees, Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent An attempted traffic stop of a “suspicious vehicle” by Clare Police turned into a police chase that led from Clare into Rosebush at 3:43 pm Monday and ended with the apprehension of a 24 or 25-year-old man wielding a handgun and firing a shot at an officer and his vehicle.Isabella County Sheriff’s Read More…
[Live updates can be found at www.facebook.com/marionbuckpole]For the last 21 years, the Marion Buck Pole has been a staple of the community.Every November 15th, it’s been there for the community, run by the community.It’s been an effort spearheaded by the Miller and Bontekoe families, made possible by the countless volunteers, organizations, businesses, and individuals who’ve Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Board of Educartion revieweds a student representation report at its recent meeting.The Homecoming dance was conducted and went well. MPACT had an apparel sale and closed on Oct. 29.Parent/teacher conferences went well. They are starting to organize for Thanksgiving baskets and they helped with Family Learning Night.On the Read More…