By Paul GarrodStaff Writer On Wednesday, April 5, Consumers Energy posted a message on social media from Derek Nofz, Van Buren County Community Affairs Manager, stating that the plans to build a 20-mile-long high voltage line in Van Buren County will be put on pause. It reads as follows:“Dear Neighbor,“I am writing to provide you Read More…
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Gym Owner Celebrates 10 Years of Business in LaFayette
Owner Pamela Holloway displays her exercise equipment in action. Treadmills for cardio health. A full array of workout stations inside the gym. Local businesses have a rich history in the city of LaFayette, perhaps the most remarkable of which is the last decade that Blessed Body and Fitness Gym has been serving the community with Read More…
Law enforcement heroes honored with portraits on Main St.
LaFayette is honoring law enforcement officers that provided LaFayette with safety and protection on the April’s Portraits of Honor display. On Wednesday, April 7, the new portraits displayed in downtown LaFayette on the top windows of the once known McClendon building, honor seven men who are no longer with us but conveyed the strength, courage Read More…
Public Notice – State-owned oil and gas rights to be offered for lease auction
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer, at an online bid public auction, approximately 77,000 acres of state-owned oil and gas lease rights throughout Arenac, Clare, Crawford, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Mason, Midland, Missaukee, Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola, Oscoda, and Wexford counties. More detailed information regarding location of the Read More…
City approves Coolidge Road land sale to Allen Edwin Homes
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONAllen Edwin Homes Land Acquisition Manager Benjamin Diehl answers questions about the company’s future use for the 611 Coolidge Rd. property they are looking to buy from the city during Tuesday’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Allen Edwin Homes will be developing more land in Read More…
Chili cook-off warms hearts on chilly day
Photo courtesy Three Rivers Downtown Development AuthorityThe staff of The Kent Eatery and Spirits receive their first place trophy as winners of the Downtown Three Rivers Chili Cook-Off Saturday. The Kent’s signature brisket chili was the top vote-getter among attendees. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Mother Nature tried to fool around with rainy Read More…
M-115 Rollover injures 3
By Pat MaurerCorrespondentA one-vehicle rollover crash Monday afternoon sent three women to the hospital with injuries.According to the Clare County Undersheriff Dwayne Miedzianowski, the call came in at 4:30 pm April 3rd and deputies arrived at the scene just seven minutes later.The rollover happened at 57 E. Ludington (M-115) between Maple and the East Farwell Read More…
Free Paula Pirnstill Memorial Health and Safety Fair next weekend
AeroMed on display at the 2016 Health and Safety Fair Fun and safety lessons are a big part of the Health and Safety Fair for youngsters. A free healthy brown bag lunch is provided as part of the Health and Safety Fair. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Since 2004, the free annual Paula Pirnstill Memorial Health and Safety Read More…
Eggstravaganzas tomorrow in Clare, Farwell
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Sunday is Easter, a Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus and the “rebirth” of spring.The exact origins of the Easter bunny, however, are clouded in mystery. One theory is that the rabbit symbol symbolizes fertility.Then why the egg?Eggs are also representative of new life and it is believed that decorating eggs Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Arend Scott
Beverages, basketball, and a big, beautiful family.That pretty much sums up the life of 1990 Marion grad, Arend Scott.The son of Ray and Paula Scott, Arend grew up doing what many Marion kids do. Riding bikes, playing sports, spending most of his time outside with family and friends.And right out of high school, Arend started Read More…