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SHS presents musical set for this weekend at Sturges-Young
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis High School students present “Matilda the Musical” this weekend at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Show times are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 2-4 p.m. Feb. 4. Ticket cost is $10 cash, $12 online.The play is based…
Missing teen may bein Sturgis
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing teen, Evilynn Mohr.Evilynn, 15, disappeared on December 31, 2023, from Grand Rapids, Michigan. One month has gone by since the teen was last…
City of Sturgis may consider fleet-management plan for some city vehicles
By Dennis Volkert At the Jan. 24 meeting of Sturgis City Commission, Tyler Joldersma of Enterprise Fleet Management outlined a proposal for the city’s vehicle maintenance.The city’s motor vehicle committee had met previously with Joldersma and completed an analysis of…
36th Annual Frostbite Winter Festival starts next Thursday!
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 36th annual Frostbite Winter Festival with a “Magical” theme is underway next week February 8th through the 10th and is guaranteed to put some winter fun into your February, snow or no snow!Keep in mind…
Harrison man sentenced in three separate files
By Kaitlyn CampbellA Harrison man has been sentenced after being found guilty of six criminal sexual conduct related offences across three separate files back on Nov. 30, 2023. He was sentenced on Jan. 23 by Judge Mienk to serve consecutive…
What to expect when you vote in 2024- with election art
By Clare County Clerk Lori Mott The Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 and only takes place once every 4-years. This Primary Election is held so that the voters can narrow the Republican and Democratic…
Cadillac man wins $100,000 in lottery drawing
A Cadillac man said winning a $100,000 500X Money Maker Second Chance prize from the Michigan Lottery is “life-changing.”Scott Jaworski, 48, won $100,000 after he was selected in a random drawing that took place Jan. 18. He earned entries into…
Faces in the Crowd: Patricia Michell
Patricia Michell is the matriarch of the Michell family which extends several generations. Both she and her husband, Max (now diseased), have left a legacy that has impacted the Marion Community deep and wide. Max and Patricia celebrated their 50th…
Kevin Eisenga named McBain School Board president
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The McBain Board of Education, at its recent meeting, voted to appoint the following officer positions for the Board of Education for 2024: President – Kevin Eisenga. Vice President – Ken Stahl Treasurer – Matt…
Emergency calls down 4.1 percent last year
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Township Fire District — which serves Douglas and Saugatuck cities in addition to the township — responded to 981 calls last year, down 4.1 percent from 2022’s record 1,023. Among them, emergent (Priority 1…
STFD eyes freeway safety truck
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Township Fire District is exploring acquiring an estimated $201,273.52 Traffic Management Apparatus to ensure staff and public safety, especially during freeway crashes. Individual donations toward that end total $9,500 so far. “Since 2019,” chief…
Interurban head Yff to retire
By Scott Sullivan Editor Interurban director Phyllis Yff is retiring. The 10-year transit authority head announced her decisions last week thanking the community for its support and vowing to assist finding and helping establish her replacement. “This service,” Yff said…
Interurban’s Yff to retire
By Scott SullivanEditorInterurban director Phyllis Yff is retiring.The 10-year transit authority head announced her decisions last week thanking the community for its support and vowing to assist finding and helping establish her replacement.“This service,” Yff said in a letter to…
Firefighterseye traffic safety truck
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Fire District is exploring acquiring an estimated $201,273.52 Traffic Management Apparatus to ensure staff and public safety, especially during freeway crashes. Individual donations toward that end total $9,500 so far.“Since 2019,” chief Greg Janik has…
Emergency calls fell in ‘23
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Fire District — which serves Douglas and Saugatuck cities in addition to the township — responded to 981 calls last year, down 4.1 percent from 2022’s record 1,023.Among them, emergent (Priority 1 or 2, involving…
Author Bonnie Jo Campbell set to visit Ransom Library
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Author Bonnie Jo Campbell’s latest novel “The Waters,” which released on Jan. 9, is garnering a lot of attention.In addition to being on Oprah Daily’s list of Most Anticipated Books of 2024, “The Waters” was also…
Citadel Health Center opens doors in Otsego
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The area’s newest healthcare facility is officially open for business.Citadel Health Center—located at 900 Dix St., Suite 300, in Otsego—held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 16.Owned by the husband-wife team of Dr.…
Third Annual Chocolate Stroll planned for Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor What can be better than some sweet treats while shopping at local businesses?That’s exactly what you’ll get at the Chocolate Stroll in downtown Plainwell on Saturday, Feb. 10.City of Plainwell community development manager Denise Siegel serves…
Snow from county piled high on Padgham Field
Pictured here is one of the Allegan Department of Public Works’ 13’ backhoes in front of one small section of one of two 150’ long snow piles at Padgham Field. Snow that is removed from Allegan’s 29 miles of roadways…
Water summit set, butterfly shuts down snowmobile trail
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County commissioner chairman James Storey said the water study work group, organized by the Board of Commissioners, has been exploring the condition of the county’s underground aquifer with a focus on its quantity and…
