Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Otsego Public Schools offers summer meals, reading opportunities

The Otsego Public Schools’ Bulldogs Bookin’ Bus will be making stops on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer to provide students in the district with opportunities to check out books. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The 2022-23 school year ended today (Thursday, June 8) for students who attend Otsego Public Schools.But the district’s service Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Bridgefest this weekend despite construction

By Gari Voss Bridgefest Activities to watch for…Downtown Allegan may be under construction, but that should not dampen Bridgefest fun. Wonderful experiences can be found in every corner of the city on June 10. The shops will be open with in-store surprises, the community and arts tents will offer treasures and information, rides and games Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Fennville Board of Educationselects new superintendent

Pictured is Dr. Doug Greer, the school district’s new superintendent. By Gari Voss After a search process facilitated by the Michigan Leadership Institute that began in February 2023, the Fennville Board of Education selected Dr. Doug Greer as the school district’s new superintendent.Dr. Greer graduated with a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

County cited by EGLE for too much smog

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Commission chairman James Storey has announced Allegan and neighboring shoreline counties were cited last week for ozone (smog) designation as temperatures soared into the high 80’s and 90’s.“The designation from Michigan’s environmental agency, EGLE, called on residents to refrain from operating motorized machinery, including personal vehicles, to lessen Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Fennville disbands local police force, contracts with county

Dedicated police coverage will return to Fennville City in July, more than six months after the police chief resigned and after two candidates for the chief role backed out at the last minute.The city commission on Monday, June 5, voted unanimously to contract for one fulltime officer from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, bringing to Read More…

LaFayette Sun News

Mitchell Springs Rosenwald School unveils history marker

On June 10, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (EST), Mitchell Springs United Methodist Church and Mitchell Springs Rosenwald School will be unveiling a historical marker on the grounds of Mitchell Springs United Methodist Church, 1019 County Road #533, Lanett, AL.To highlight this celebration, there will be a program led by Moderator, Reverend Cecelia Read More…

LaFayette Sun News

Valley man charged with attempted murder of police officer

Joseph Blackstone of Valley is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly bit a Chambers County Sheriff’s deputy in a struggle over gunshots he was firing.According to Chambers County Sheriff Jeff Nelson on Tuesday night, an Alabama State Trooper, a Chambers County Deputy, and Reserve Deputy encountered a suspicious vehicle at Cusseta Travel Plaza on Read More…

LaFayette Sun News

Chambers head-on crash results in one driver dead

A two-vehicle crash in Chambers County has left one person dead.According to officials, the crash occurred on Saturday, May 27, at approximately 8:45 p.m., on U.S. 431 near Roanoke in Chambers County.41-year-old Emily J. White was critically injured when the 2011 Toyota Camry she was driving collided head-on with the 2008 Chevrolet Impala.White was transported Read More…

News Three Rivers Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel

Central Dispatch welcomes emotional support dog to staff

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONSt. Joseph County Central Dispatch Deputy Director Regan Lucas (left) and Supervisor Rachel Gould (right) stand next to Central Dispatch’s new emotional support dog, Bolo (center), a 2-year-old standard poodle. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Central Dispatch’s newest employee has not two, but four legs. On Tuesday, the Read More…

News Three Rivers Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel

‘A very big step into a new beginning’: Three Rivers HS graduates Class of 2023

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The 130 students of Three Rivers High School’s Class of 2023 graduated high school Thursday, May 25 during the school’s annual commencement ceremony.This year’s ceremony, for the second time in the last three years, was held at Armstrong Field on a night with clear skies and a little Read More…