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 @ Horseshoe Bar; Horseshoe Beer Tent runs all weekend long.Friday, August 4thStreet Vendors arrive on Read More…
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NEWSPAPER ESTATE SALE
Ever wanted to own a slice of local history, an old piece of newspaper history, or just browse the newspaper’s office? – Well, now’s your chance. The Three Rivers Commercial-News Newspaper in Three Rivers is holding an estate sale-like event this weekend. In an effort to clean out several decades worth of stuff we’ve accumulated, Read More…
Former County Surveyor Don Gilchrist remembered
HARTFORD – Serving as the Van Buren County surveyor for 48 years, Don Gilchrist, who passed away Sept. 10, 2020, was remembered by friends and others during a brief ceremony held Monday night at the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Mounted Division barn at the Van Buren Youth fairgrounds..Van Buren County Register of Deeds Paul DeYoung Read More…
Youth Fair continues through Saturday
Van Buren Youth fair goers. Monday night an opportunity to take a tethered balloon ride for a nominal fee. The fair continues through Saturday at the fairgrounds, located midway between Lawrence and Hartford on Red Arrow Highway.Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod
New sidewalks installed in Lawrence
New sidewalk was recently installed around three sides of the Lawrence Village Park, completing an entire walkway around the park.Courier-Leader photo/Paul Garrod
National Champ
Madison Nieuwenhuis, who will be a sophomore at Plainwell High School, took home top honors in the 100-pound weight class at the USA Wrestling Junior and 16U National Championships. For more about Nieuwenhuis’ national title, see Page B1. (Photo courtesy of Jim Thrall)
City of Otsego passes ordinance regulating food trucks
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Friday, July 14, the City of Otsego announced the implementation of its new Food Truck Ordinance.City officials believe the ordinance is one that will serve the interests of city residents, local restaurants and the food tuck operators.Highlights of the ordinance include the following:
Lyrics on the Lawn returns to Otsego District Library
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation or postponement of numerous events and activities in 2020 and 2021.That included the Lyrics on the Lawn concert series hosted by the Otsego District Library.But the program made its return last summer. And this year, Lyrics on the Lawn is bigger than ever.As there are Read More…
Stranglers, drunks, frauds, another month
By Scott SullivanEditorJune was busting out all over for Douglas Police, who responded to 166 calls within city limits and five outside last month. Noteworthy, Chief Steve Kent told city council Monday, were:
Horseless carriages admired by many in Allegan
By Gari Voss Monday, July 17, 2023, the Horseless Carriage Club turned back the hands of time as they travelled the streets of Allegan. This was the second leg of their annual 5-day Celebration of Brass III tour.The 2023 Tour of the Horseless Carriages began at the Gilmore Car Museum on Friday and Saturday, July Read More…