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Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Dr. Bryan Newton has been officially named as the ninth president of Glen Oaks Community College. In a press release Friday, the college announced that Newton, who previously served as the vice president for…
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…
Suspect in Mendon break-ins arrested
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — An arrest was made Tuesday in connection with three break-ins in the Mendon area over the weekend. According to Mendon Police Department Chief Mike Kline, a 46-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested in the…
Commissioners attend state conference
Osceola County Commissioners Tim Michell, Sally Momany, Mark Gregory alongwith Tim Ladd ,the County Administrator pictured below attended the Michigan Association of Counties Legislative Conference held in Lansing this week. The conference featured current County topics and an opportunity to…
Fire Chief: Electrical short caused barn fire at fairgrounds
An aerial view of the aftermath of a barn fire at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds Saturday. Centreville’s fire chief said Tuesday the cause of the fire was an electrical short on a power pole. (Photo courtesy Todd Haifley) By…
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Sports
District: Online threat closed White Pigeon schools Friday
White Pigeon Junior/Senior High School, as well as Central Elementary, were closed Friday due to an online threat against White Pigeon Community Schools. (Photo via Google Maps) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — White Pigeon Community Schools was closed…
Commissioners attend state conference
Osceola County Commissioners Tim Michell, Sally Momany, Mark Gregory alongwith Tim Ladd ,the County Administrator pictured below attended the Michigan Association of Counties Legislative Conference held in Lansing this week. The conference featured current County topics and an opportunity to…
Rural route
Saugatuck High School track team members ran circle with Martin and Black River peers and rivals April 17 on the Martin High School oval. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
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…
Amish Market expects to bring 20,000 to Clare
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Every spring, Yoder’s Amish Auction and Flea Market, (coming up on May 17th and 18th), attracts visitors from all over the Midwest to the middle of Michigan – to the Simon and Barbara Yoder farm located at…
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Columns
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
Two Osceola County residents charged in Cadillac murder case
Michael Hayes from LeRoy and Katelynne Hendricks from Tustin. Booking Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police. Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher 45-year-old Michael Peter Hayes from LeRoy, and 18-year-old Katelynne Jonelle Hendricks from Tustin, have been formally charged with multiple felonies,…
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…
Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Dr. Bryan Newton has been officially named as the ninth president of Glen Oaks Community College. In a press release Friday, the college announced that Newton, who previously served as the vice president for…
Marion library has STEM projects and other fun events
By Genine Hopkins Spring has arrived and we are in the beginning of May, but the Marion Area District Library has a lot of fun activities and events for kids and adults alike. Beyond the Dungeons and Dragons drop in…
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Obituaries
Wolverine Conference honors local scholar-athletes
Issac Veen (left) and Olivia Perrin were the 2024 Wolverine Conference Scholar-Athletes from Plainwell. (Photo provided) Ben Ernstes (left) and Chad Goodrich were Otsego’s Wolverine Conference Scholar-Athlete honorees. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Each year, the Wolverine Conference honors…
STURGIS BRIEFS
Spring brush and leaf collection continuesSturgis Department of Public Services will begin its May brush collection.Pickup begins on the north side of the city and proceeds southward.Weather conditions and varying amounts of brush make it difficult to adhere to a…
Two Osceola County residents charged in Cadillac murder case
Michael Hayes from LeRoy and Katelynne Hendricks from Tustin. Booking Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police. Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher 45-year-old Michael Peter Hayes from LeRoy, and 18-year-old Katelynne Jonelle Hendricks from Tustin, have been formally charged with multiple felonies,…
THIS WEBSITE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS
We had a major technical issue, requiring us to rebuild from scratch. Please excuse the mess while we rebuild. In the meantime, you can reach us at wilcoxnewspapers@gmail.com or 269-657-5080. Thanks!
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…
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