By Gari Voss How did the Allegan area filming happen?Homeowner and realtor Carol Sneller reminisced, “Dave, the production manager was in our development and literally walked up to our front door and knocked. He asked if we would be interested. We actually turned him down because we thought it was a scam. He convinced us Read More…
When voters in the City of Fennville get their ballots for the November election, they won’t see any candidates listed for four open seats on the city commission. That’s not how it began, and voters will have write-in candidates to choose from.Petitions to be on the Nov. 7 ballot were due July 25. Potential candidates Read More…
By Gari Voss Visitors to Allegan during the weekend of July 27-30, 2023, participated in a variety of activities. Thursday – Saturday, local businesses held Sidewalk Sales that included special deals and events. Armed with a Passport to collect stamps from Allegan Businesses and a Scavenger Hunt sheet from Tantrick Brewing, residents and visitors alike Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – A longtime Paw Paw woman, a World War II Army nurse, was honored by Van Buren County Commissioners, Tuesday, July 25, to honor her 100th birthday, which was Monday, July 24.In a proclamation, commissioners said of Eleanor Elkins Dunlop, “Longevity of life is a blessing for an individual Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer BANGOR TOWNSHIP – A 25-year-old man from Mexico drowned early Sunday night, July 30, in a Bangor Township Pond, after he and three other individuals were in a boat that began taking on water, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott Read More…
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer GOBLES – Following more than 30 years of service to the Gobles Pine Grove Fire Department, Patrick Wioskowski was recently honored with a state Special Tribute from Sen. Aric Nesbitt and State Rep. Pauline Wendzel.The Special Tribute read in part, “It is with a deep appreciation for the sacrifices he has Read More…
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Chambers County Back to School Bash was a hit again this year.The P.H.Y.R.E & CCSD (People Helping Youth Reach Excellence and Chambers County School District) Back to school Bash 2023 kicked off on Saturday at 11am at the LaFayette High School band field. It was a scorching hot type of Read More…
Attorney Lance Thornton, representing White Pigeon Township, addresses the St. Joseph County Election Commission during a clarity/factuality hearing Wednesday in Centreville. Language for three recall petitions against White Pigeon Township officials were approved to go forward by the commission. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Recall efforts for three more White Read More…
The cast of the Three Rivers Community Players production of “Frozen Jr.” pose for a picture during a recent rehearsal. The show runs from Aug. 4-6 and Aug. 11-13 with four shows each weekend. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One of the most ubiquitous Disney movies of the last Read More…
Michael West, a developer with Green Development Ventures and Allen Edwin Homes, shows a map of the current plans for the Villages of Three Rivers, a new housing development at the east end of Coolidge Place, during Monday’s Three Rivers Planning Commission meeting. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A Read More…