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 notable events that were cancelled and rescheduled due to threats of rain in the area Read More…
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.
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 city received a grant from Michigan Department of Transportation for just over $472,000 toward the Read More…
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 were art demonstrations, take-and-make kits and trolley-car rides.A new art sculpture, “Community,” by Beverley Benne Read More…
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 facilities at the current downtown site rather than move out of the City’s center.The release Read More…
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 – at 522 Main Street (on the east side of the Village). The old office Read More…
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 be completely renovated and expanded at their present site in downtown Clare, they wanted to Read More…
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 August 7th,” said Marion Chamber of Commerce President Sherry Jackson. “Old Fashioned Days used to Read More…
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 not to exceed 18 mills on all property except principal residence and other property exempted Read More…
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 the 13000 block of 15 Mile Road in Rose Lake Township for a fatal private Read More…