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Guernsey becomes first female lead prosecutor in Jackson County

Guernsey becomes first female lead prosecutor in Jackson County

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20253 min read

By Jeff Steers Contributing Writer New Jackson County Lead Prosecutor Kelsey Guernsey did something interesting before Circuit Court Judge John McBain officially signed her to the position. Guernsey asked people in the audience to stand up if they were part…

Cooper Street in Downtown Jackson closing for bridge replacement

Cooper Street in Downtown Jackson closing for bridge replacement

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20251 min read

The Michigan Department of Transportation is closing the Cooper Street bridge over the Grand River in Downtown Jackson starting Monday, Jan. 13. MDOT is fully replacing the street’s deteriorating bridge and outdated water main. According to an MDOT press release,…

Light agenda at city council meeting includes further discussion on EDC budget

Light agenda at city council meeting includes further discussion on EDC budget

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20253 min read

At Monday’s meeting, Albion City Council again tabled the discussion on the request of the Albion Economic Development Corporation to transfer $150,000 from the TIFA (tax increment finance authority) fund into the EDC budget. The reason for this request is…

Community Table of Albion helps fight food insecurity

Community Table of Albion helps fight food insecurity

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20253 min read

The Community Table of Albion had their last food pantry distribution of 2024 on Friday, Dec. 20. Operated by the Albion Health Care Alliance, CTA is the largest food distribution program in Eastern Calhoun County. In 2024 CTA held 35…

‘Get Fit Challenge’ gets underway this weekend It’s the 20th year for Doyle’s fitness and weight-loss contest

‘Get Fit Challenge’ gets underway this weekend It’s the 20th year for Doyle’s fitness and weight-loss contest

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20253 min read

By Dennis Volkert “Get Fit Challenge” opens Jan. 11 at Doyle Community Center in Sturgis, and continues through March 22.Time frame for registration and initial weigh-in is 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 11 at Doyle.Prizes are awarded for overall first- and second-place…

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Sports

Columbia Central has solid week in girls basketball

Columbia Central has solid week in girls basketball

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20254 min read

by Jeff Steers Contributing Writer The Columbia Central High School girls basketball team won three games last week. The Golden Eagles defeated Ann Arbor Pioneer, Concord, and Napoleon. Here are scores from area teams. Columbia Central 56, Ann Arbor Pioneer…

Harrison basketball returns to action

Harrison basketball returns to action

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s boys basketball team will return to action on Jan. 13 at Houghton Lake for Jack Pine Conference play.Also for Harrison will be road games on Jan. 15 at Ogemaw Heights and on Jan. 17…

Girls postseason events set MHSAA attendance record

Girls postseason events set MHSAA attendance record

ByEditorial StaffJan 8, 20253 min read

A record number of spectators at girls postseason events during the 2023-24 school year pushed Michigan High School Athletic Association attendance past 1.4 million fans for the second straight, with the total of 471,651 spectators for girls competitions.The previous all-time…

Plainwell boys swim & dive team breaks in new pool

Plainwell boys swim & dive team breaks in new pool

ByEditorial StaffJan 8, 20254 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Christmas was over, but members of the Plainwell boys swim & dive team got one more gift on Monday, Dec. 30.That’s when the team took its first plunge into the district’s new pool, which is one…

Allegan wrestling wins tourney

Allegan wrestling wins tourney

ByEditorial StaffJan 8, 20251 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GRAND RAPIDS—Another weekend, another tournament championship for the Allegan boys wrestling team.One week after earning the top spot in the Comstock Invitational, the Tigers finished first at the West Catholic Dunneback Memorial Tournament on Saturday, Jan.…

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Columns

Out and About: Clever comments, quotes, and roadkill

Out and About: Clever comments, quotes, and roadkill

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20253 min read

A very Happy New Year to all! I’m finally scheduled for my open-heart surgery on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 a.m. This means that for the rest of this month, my columns will include more items from my files of…

May I Walk with You? ACTION ITEMS

May I Walk with You? ACTION ITEMS

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20253 min read

Those of us who are Christian have an obligation to share the Christian way of living with others. Easier said than done, or is it? Let me make some suggestions. The first is to faithfully live the Christian faith yourself.…

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The colors of January

Pat’s Bits and Pieces: The colors of January

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20254 min read

The new year is here and already the middle of January is only a few days away – next Wednesday actually.We’ve had some bone chilling cold, a little snow and wind to greet it, along with the local TV weatherman’s…

Blue Star

Blue Star

ByEditorial StaffJan 8, 20253 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorMovingIt was time to downsize. Add keepsakes from my 69 years, my parents, their parents, my wife and daughter … It is daunting deciding what stays, what goes.Each photo and handwritten note was a talisman. I dwelt on…

Mike’s Musings: Congress should not ban TikTok

Mike’s Musings: Congress should not ban TikTok

ByEditorial StaffJan 8, 20253 min read

There has been a new push in Congress to out right ban or heavily regulate TikTok. I’m neither a user nor am I fan of social media in general. However, to ban or heavily regulate the most popular social media…

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Obituaries

Looking Out: An alarming story

Looking Out: An alarming story

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20253 min read

by Jim Whitehouse “Ringggggggg” sounds my roommate Otter’s alarm clock. We are sophomores in college. Otter sets his alarm clock for very early each morning. I lift my head from my pillow and see him slap the snooze button on…

Obituary: Vennie Ree (Gibson) Williams

Obituary: Vennie Ree (Gibson) Williams

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20252 min read

Vennie Ree (Gibson) Williams, born on March 3, 1933, in Chester, Georgia, peacefully departedthis life on Dec. 25, 2024, at her residence in Greensboro, North Carolina, surrounded byher loving family. She was the cherished daughter of the late Ammie Lee…

Obituary: James Leland Manthei

Obituary: James Leland Manthei

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20252 min read

James Leland Manthei, age 89, of Albion, Michigan passed on Jan. 2, 2025. He was born July 01, 1935, in Parma, Michigan to Paul and Thelma (Hubbel) Manthei. Jim was a quiet man that loved wood working, building furniture, collecting…

Obituary: Nancy Ann Marek

Obituary: Nancy Ann Marek

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20254 min read

Nancy Ann Marek, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 with her beloved friend and caregiver, Earl Allison, by her side.She was born November 2, 1946, in Lyons, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lorraine “LAM”…

Obituary: Richard Eldon Irwin

Obituary: Richard Eldon Irwin

ByEditorial StaffJan 10, 20252 min read

Richard Eldon Irwin, 68, Bristol, Indiana, died Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home. He was born March 7, 1956, in Three Rivers, Michigan, to Eldon & Martha (VanKirk) Irwin. He married Doris Lemley in March 1980, and she died…

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