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By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County’s five commissioners, the Allegan Action team, announced their joint intention to seek re-election to the governing board of Allegan County, board chairman Jim Storey said.Commissioners Scott Beltman, Hopkins; Mark DeYoung, Dorr; Gale Dugan,…

Two Paw Paw High School graduates were inducted into the 2024 Paw Paw High School Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony held Friday, Jan. 26, at Paw Paw High School. Bernard Varnesdeel and Mike Thompson were this year’s inductees.…

By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW TWP. – Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics detectives, along with Uniform Response deputies and Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), conducted a compliance check at the…

By John BriceCorrespondent LaFayette Fire Department Shift Captain and Training Officer Gabe Rumfelt sat down with the LaFayette Sun for an interview this past week after a specialized joint training that also included personnel from Ridge Grove, Union Hill and…

The LaFayette MainStreet has partnered with the Auburn University Urban Design Studio for upcoming projects in downtown LaFayette. The Auburn University students made their way downtown LaFayette last week to tour, visit down businesses and a workshop that was held…

A Georgia woman has been sentenced to federal prison on bank fraud charges in Alabama for payments she received through the Paycheck Protection Program.Pamela Denise Williams, 53, received a 33-month prison sentence, followed by five years of supervised released, according…

Dear Valued Readers, Starting with the February 3rd issue we will no longer provide home delivery of the Morning Star. Instead, copies of the Morning Star will be available for FREE pickup at nearly 700 local businesses in Calhoun County,…

Eric L. Eishen is retiring after 45 years of service to Sturgis Bank, Sturgis Bancorp announced Jan. 15.  It marks completion of a planned succession process that began in July 2022 when Eishen relinquished day-to-day operations of the community bank to…

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers wrestling team pinned down more of its competition in the last week, notching two conference wins and going undefeated in two weekend tournaments.On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the ‘Cats defeated Paw Paw 63-9 and Vicksburg 65-11…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Natural hazards have affected St. Joseph County in numerous ways over the years.Most recently, winter storms, most involving ice, have led to schools being closed for several days in the last two weeks, but…

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission and staff held a work session Monday to begin developing a vision and goals for 2025 and beyond.The session was a first step in a process toward a five-year plan, city manager Andrew Kuk…

Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a job fair Wednesday at Youth For Christ.Twenty-two businesses took part, providing details about their services, job openings and contact information, and fathering applications and resumes. At least 100 job-seekers attended, with about 60 arriving…

By Kaitlyn Campbell A Clare man has been charged after threatening an Amish family and a work crew in two separate cases.In the first case, 47-year-old Charles Rogers Sensing allegedly threatened an Amish family with a knife as they drove…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent February, and spring, aren’t far away, but winter is still in full swing with “Magical Harrison Frostbite 2024” on tap for February, so dress in warm clothes and get ready for some great events!Harrison’s 36th annual Frostbite…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Despite her protests that she “doesn’t deserve this honor,” Clare’s Lori Nevill, with an impressive list of service to the Clare community and surrounding area, has been deservedly selected as this year’s Irish Festival Grand Marshal.She truly…

We in the Greater Marion Area are blessed to have our featured person on the front page this week.  She is accomplished in her field and an inspiration for community involvement in reaching out and touching people’s lives.  As you…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion school superintendent Danyel Prielipp said coming into this week there have been three snow days in the district so far this school year.She said the district is in a similar situation as it was…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting last week, approved the Community Corrections Director Position to increase from 35 to 37.5 hours per week effective January 1, 2024.Commissioners approved the EMS non-contractual Administrative…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osceola County Circuit Court Judge, Kimberly Booher, on Jan. 19. sentenced Richard Shoemaker, 50 years old, of 335 South Sears, Reed City, to three consecutive terms of 25 years each following a two-day jury trial…

Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a job fair, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Youth For Christ, 266932 U.S. Highway 12, Sturgis, next door to Dairy Queen. More than a dozen employers are expected to attend, each hiring…