By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, October 9th 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 Ennis, Councilman Toney B. Thomas, Councilman Michael C. Ellis and Councilwoman Tammie B. Williams. Assistant Read More…
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Bondswoman charged with property theft
Investigators allege a bondswoman in East Alabama stole money from an inmate she was supposed to be helping get out of jail, by using her credit card to also pay a balance owed to the bondswoman by another inmate.Leah Nicole Beaulieu, 33, is facing charges of alleged credit card fraud and alleged theft of property, Read More…
Lt. Ethan Quillen named “Firefighter of the Year”
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A Paw Paw volunteer firefighter, whose life was tragically cut short Feb. 22, while responding to a fire call, was posthumously awarded the 2023 Firefighter of the Year, during the Paw Paw Volunteer Fire Departments annual dinner and awards ceremony held Thursday, Oct. 5.In a State Special Tribute Read More…
Proposed marijuana retailers make case to city at public hearing
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Two owners of proposed marijuana retailers in Three Rivers made their case to commissioners for possibly accepting their special exception use permit applications during a public hearing at Tuesday’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting.Jevin Weyenberg and Steven Kilano, owners of the proposed “Cannabis Outlet” at 745 S. U.S. Read More…
Fall Color Tour returns Sunday
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An annual fall tradition in the Three Rivers and eastern Cass County area returns this weekend for another year of autumn activities.The 2023 Fall Color Tour, put on by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, takes place this Sunday, Oct. 8, at eight locations in and around Read More…
Sturgis, Burr Oak crown homecoming king, queen
At left, Sturgis High School crowned their homecoming royalty during halftime of Friday’s football game against Otsego. Matt Wickey (left) was named king and Lilliana Luna-Lilly (right) was named queen. Photo courtesy Brandon Watson At right, Burr Oak High School crowned their homecoming royalty during halftime of Friday’s football game against Athens. The king and Read More…
Sturgis Hospital acquisition proposal moves a step closer
The city of Sturgis last week voted to authorize city manager Andrew Kuk and attorney TJ Reed to authorize a letter of agreement among the city, Sturgis Hospital, Asker Corp. and Sturgis Building Authority, to sell the hospital for $3 million.Asker is a non-profit health system based in Southfield.The agreement states that, in exchange for Read More…
DDA’s ’Sturgis BBQ Fest’ draws good attendance, prizes awarded for barbecue favorites
By Dennis Volkert “Sturgis BBQ Fest” took place Sept. 30 in downtown Sturgis. It was presented by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority, part of the organization’s fall entertainment lineup for 2023. Ryan Conrod, event coordinator at DDA, was pleased with turnout. “The event was well-attended with perfect weather,” Conrod said Wednesday. Nine competitors vied for barbecue-related prizes. Hoosier BBQ Read More…
Clare’s Lake Shamrock dredging progressing
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard updated the City Commission Monday evening on the progress of the dredging of Lake Shamrock which includes a project to upgrade the dam at the east end of the lake.Howard said, “Mechanical dredging by the City is continuing and we have completed the move of the barge Read More…
Clare County historian Robert Knapp passes away
Known Clare County historian and member of the Clare County Historical Society Robert Knapp passed away a couple of weeks ago.Knapp made many historical contributions to Clare County. Before that he attended Central Michigan University and then earned his Ph.D. in Ancient History at the University of Pennsylvania. He retired from his position as a Read More…