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Fire engulfs, destroys barn at St. Joseph County fairgrounds
Firefighters work to put out a fire that occurred at Barn 42 on the St. Joseph County fairgrounds Saturday afternoon. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A fire erupted at a barn on the St. Joseph…
Benefit banquet raises funds for Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry
A fundraiser banquet for Reach the Forgotten was held Thursday, April 18, at Freshwater Community Church, here. Reach the Forgotten jail ministry assists inmates in finding their faith. Funds are derived solely by donors and volunteers.Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod By Paul…
Police seeking surveillance footage in Mendon break-ins
MENDON — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone for security camera footage to help catch a suspect in a recent rash of break-ins in the Mendon area over the weekend. There were three incidents reported between Sunday…
Mattawan School District voters will go to the polls May 7
MATTAWAN – On Tuesday, May 7, residents who live within the Mattawan Consolidated School boundaries will have the opportunity to vote on a comprehensive school bond.In a press release from the Mattawan Board of Education and District Superintendent Randy Fleenor,…
Earth Day celebrated at Health Center
AU Students hold a ribbon cutting for new food pantries. Volunteers build a community garden to celebrate Earth Day. By John BriceCorrespondent Volunteers from a variety of local organizations gathered at the Chambers County Health and Wellness Center to celebrate…
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Sports
Allegan Rotary celebrates its 100th anniversary
Allegan Rotarians past and present gathered at The Silo on Fri., Apr. 26, 2024, to celebrate 100 years of service to the Allegan area and to begin looking forward. Allegan Rotary Club, No. 1709, March 29, 1965. The businessmen and…
Seven pass HOSA certification
Seven Valley High School HOSA students passed the National Patient Care Technician certification exam ast week.They are Kendalyn Burton, Lily Smith, Kaydence Allen, Nevaeh Crane, Nykira Jackson, Meylin Romero, and KieAsia Smith
5K Freedom Run/Walk next Saturday
2023 5K run, photo by S. Landon By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A website about the annual 5K Freedom Run/Walk says, “Gear up for an electrifying experience at the 13th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk, where each stride celebrates the valiant heart of…
Council agrees to repair 2nd St. bridge
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, April 22nd of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman Toney…
Clare City Commission approves oversight for airport project
Mayor Humphrey presenting Fire Chief Jim Chapman with a 15-year service recognition Fire Chief Jim Chapman with his wife and Mayor Humphrey By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Commissioners approved engineering and construction oversight by Mead & Hunt for construction of…
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Columns
Paw Paw High School names Academic Elite students for Class of 2024
Paw Paw High School has announced its Academic Elite students for the Class of 2024. These 21 students are graduating with a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher. From a class of 152 students, this represents just…
Ransom Library hosts Kids’ Day Event on Friday, May 3
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Calling parents and guardians of children from zero to five years old.On Friday, May 3, the organization Help Me Grow Allegan is hosting a Kids’ Day Event specifically for pre-school-age children at Ransom District Library in…
Mattawan School District voters will go to the polls May 7
MATTAWAN – On Tuesday, May 7, residents who live within the Mattawan Consolidated School boundaries will have the opportunity to vote on a comprehensive school bond.In a press release from the Mattawan Board of Education and District Superintendent Randy Fleenor,…
Seven pass HOSA certification
Seven Valley High School HOSA students passed the National Patient Care Technician certification exam ast week.They are Kendalyn Burton, Lily Smith, Kaydence Allen, Nevaeh Crane, Nykira Jackson, Meylin Romero, and KieAsia Smith
May I Walk With You? CAFETERIA CHRISTIANS
Recently the in the news I heard the term “cafeteria Catholic” used in reference to a politician who while claiming to be a good Catholic man, supports abortion, which the Catholic Church is overwhelmingly against. The person making the comment…
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Obituaries
Celebrity chef Jet Tila visits Constantine schools
Celebrity chef and Food Network personality Jet Tila (right) serves up some of his Hawaiian fried rice with teriyaki chicken to Aleeah Northrop (second from left) and Addison Townsend (left) during a lunch period cooking demonstration at Constantine Middle School…
Hall, Nesbitt witness border crisis firsthand in visit to southern border
House Republican Leader Matt Hall and Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt recently visited the United States’ southern border with Mexico in Eagle Pass, Texas, where they observed National Guard units from Texas and other states combat the border crisis that…
New med center slates open house May 8
Come see the new Holland Hospital medical center at 6490 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck, May 8. By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s here! Holland Hospital will herald opening of its new 16,940-square-foot medical building at 6490 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck Township, with a…
LaFayette Piggly Wiggly under new ownership
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Last week, Nikki and Tushar Patel announced that they were the new owners of the LaFayette Piggly Wiggly. “We are so excited to be here and have big plans for LaFayette Piggly Wiggly,” said Nikki Patel to…
Roundabout dig takes negotiating too
James Bowen joined Capizzo Studio owner Nick Cappelletti last week wondering why roundabout milling started before entry to their shop. (Photo by Scott Sullivan) By Scott SullivanEditorNo one likes road construction — until it’s over. Some Blue Star Highway businesses…
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