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Spillway complete, Hospital St. project started
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, July 25th 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 David…
Day of Prayer set for Aug 4 in LaFayette
By John BriceCorrespondent Inspired by the annual National Day of Prayer event held on the first Thursday of every May, a Day of Prayer for Chambers County was proclaimed at the July 24th City of LaFayette Council meeting to be…
Classic cars, art, vendors make Paw Paw Days special
Paw Paw Days held Friday and Saturday, July 21 and 22, saw a large turnout of participants for the Classic Car and Truck Show, as they parked along Michigan Avenue, as well as arts and craft vendors located throughout the…
Paw Paw officer saves mother, two boys in Lake Michigan
By Kaitlyn Campbell A mother and her two boys from Hudsonville after safe after a longtime Paw Paw police officer rescued them from their struggle in Lake Michigan.On July 17, Paw Paw Police Lt. Eric Rottman was on vacation at…
Former Van Buren GOP chair facing felony charges
The former chair of the Van Buren County Republican Party is facing felony charges after the 2020 election.Rose Rook is one of 16 Republicans who acted as fake electors for then-President Donald Trump and has been accused of submitting false…
Body found in Cass Co. believed to be missing TR woman
Police say the body of 73-year-old Marilee Furlong was found during a search off of Miller Road in Cass County Monday. (Photo via St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CASS COUNTY — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s…
Monica Smith to resign as executive director at Sturgis Neighborhood Program
Monica Smith will resign as executive director at Sturgis Neighborhood Program, effective July 28, after 23 years in the position. Tracey Parker, SNP board president, made the announcement this week. Smith was hired as executive director of the non-profit agency…
Fire destroys restaurant, apartment units in Burr Oak
The building that housed It Takes A Village Diner and two upper-level apartment units was destroyed by fire early today in Burr Oak. Three people were present in the apartment area at the time, but were able to escape safely,…
Details on force main break, repairs outlined to TR city commission
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The superintendent of the Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) gave Three Rivers city commissioners an update on one of the biggest force main breaks in the city in recent memory, noting at…
Inclement weather hinders Covered Bridge Days
By Robert TomlinsonNews DirectorCENTREVILLE — Last weekend’s Covered Bridge Days in Centreville had the theme of “Hometown Country,” but you could make a strong case that rainy weather was a secondary theme.The 51st edition of the festival had a few…
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approves teaching hires, receives recap of summer academic camp
By Dennis Volkert Roundup of news from the latest meeting of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education, Monday, July 17.Teaching hires approvedThree teachers were approved by the board for employment at Sturgis Public Schools.
Long-anticipated roundabout open for traffic in Sturgis
By Dennis VolkertA roundabout at the intersection of East Lafayette Street and North Franks Avenue in Sturgis opened July 13.It’s the first intersection of its kind in Sturgis.Construction had been ongoing for the past few months.To fund the project, the…
‘MI Art Fest’ 2023: New attractions, returning features
The second annual “MI Art Fest” took place July 14 in downtown Sturgis.New attractions for 2023 included a live-art stage and a cell phone photo walking tour.Art vendors displayed their wares outside of downtown shops on U.S. 12. Also featured…
MyMichigan Health decides to stay in downtown Clare
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent There was a sigh of relief from Clare officials at the City Commission meeting and from many downtown businesses after a press release from MyMichigan Health Monday said the hospital will remain and expand and upgrade the…
Farwell Health Center groundbreaking held
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Next year Farwell will have a new Health Center in the Village.A groundbreaking ceremony for the new health facility was held Wednesday afternoon.The new building will be located where the former physician’s office of Dr. Jennings was…
MyMichigan Health repeats No connection to Complete Health Park
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Part of a lengthy release from MyMichigan Health Monday addresses the confusion with the “Complete Health Project” proposed on the north side of the City of Clare.As part of their recent announcement that the Medical Center will…
Old Fashioned Days “1902/ 120 Years”
Old Fashioned Days is just around the corner, beginning Thursday, August 3rd, running through Sunday August 6th. The theme for this year’s celebration is “1903; 120 years of Old Fashioned Days”“It’s 1903; that is the year that it changed from…
Marion schools seek millage renewal
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Marion Public Schools will have an operating millage renewal proposal on the ballot in the special election on Aug 8.The proposal would allow the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of…
Man dies in ORV accident
By John RaffelCorrespondent ROSE LAKE TOWNSHIP – Recent published reports indicate the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office responded to a recent accident where a man was killed in a four-wheeler accident on his private property.The reports say deputies were called to…
OLD FASHIONED DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, August 3rd9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Marion United Methodist Church Rummage Sale6:00 PM: Bump & Run/Half Ton Truck Derby @ Marion Fair Grandstand – Sponsored by Marion Fair $12.00 at gate. Contact Marty (231)409-9985 for more information.9:00 PM: DJ…
