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Memorial bench dedicated in remembrance of LaFayette resident
Family and friends gather to dedicate a memorial bench to the late Richard Rowland of LaFayette. By John BriceCorrespondent Local residents gathered for the dedication of a memorial bench in remembrance of dearly departed LaFayette resident Richard Rowland at the…
Auburn students design plan for LaFayette
The Auburn University Urban Design Class made their way back to LaFayette last Tuesday.The class toured LaFayette downtown in January to decide different ideas for the revitalization for the downtown.The students went back to their drawing boards and came up…
25 retire from CCSD, honored at meeting
The Chambers County School District recognized the 2023-2024 retirees at the Chamber County School District board meeting last week.LaKeyda Davis 10 yearsDeanna Fuller 27 yearsConnie Guice 24 yearsMarshon Harper 25 yearsMitchell Harte 3 yearsLisa Hughes 20 yearsEricka Jenkins 25 yearsBeverly…
Police chase ends when suspect shot and killed
A man who held his wife and 3-year-old toddler allegedly at gunpoint while involved in a chase in east Harris County was shot and killed last week in Chambers County.Authorities said that the 45-minute chase started in Fort Bend County,…
Village of Lawton Road construction project currently underway
The Village of Lawton road construction project is currently underway as drivers and pedestrians maneuver downtown. The project is scheduled to be completed by August. The Village of Lawton has provided information for drivers and pedestrians as they travel downtown.Courier-Leader…
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Sports
Paw Paw ties Edwardsburg
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Paw Paw’s girls soccer team continues to improve.Last week at home the team tied Edwardsburg 2-2Megan Cox and Victoria Lopez scored for Paw Paw.“We played a great possession game with 15 missed shots on…
Concord splits with conference-leading Maple Valley
By Bill Mullaly The Concord Yellowjacket varsity baseball team split with conference-leading Vermontville Maple Valley on Tuesday evening at home in a crucial Big 8 Conference showdown. “We played really well in the first game, and we picked up a…
Marion boys track team takes fourth at Onekama
By John RaffelCorrespondent Marion competed in the recent Onekama Invitational.The boys finished fourth out of nine teams.“We had a good performance overall on a good weather day,” Marion coach Jason Keeler said. “It was prime time for a track meet.…
Clare boys track team wins two
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Clare hosted a Jack Pine Conference three-team track and field meet on May 1 and the Pioneer boys won two huge decisions.It was Clare over Sanford Meridian 139.25-23.75 and over Shepherd 107.5-55.5The Clare girls beat…
Saugatuck soccer team claims three victories
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorFirst-year Saugatuck girls soccer coach Jim Theis was impressed by the performance of South Haven’s goalie when his team squared off with the visiting Rams on Monday, April 29.“She had a lot of saves,” Theis said of…
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Columns
Historical Notebook: Albion 100 Years Ago May, 1924
We continue with our theme of “Albion—100 Years Ago.” May 1, 1924. “The Sheldon Hospital is Opened Today. Mrs. Ida M. Allen Has the Distinction of Being the First Patient to Be Cared for in the New Institution. She was…
Out and About
If you are a fan of Jeopardy! and enjoy participating in trivia games, here are some interesting facts about the Great Lakes you might want to jot down and remember for your next trivia gathering: Despite its massive size, Lake…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Allergies are here, it must be spring!
The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the wind is blowing again out there. Seems like that is the way of things around here more often than not!As I often repeat, we live in windy Little Chicago, even…
May I Walk with You? Reading the Bible
Many people tell me that they would like to read the Bible, but somehow, they just don’t get much out it. It is like reading about things that happened a long time ago and that it doesn’t really pertain to…
Postcard from the Pines: That Old Time Cookin’
It’s that time of year already. Mom’s Day, graduations, reunions, and a host of get-together events are coming at us fast. And if you are hosting an open house, your daughter’s bridal shower or a big birthday party, the moment…
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Obituaries
Obituary: Betty Turner
Betty Turner, 84, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully, April 28, 2024, at White Oaks Nursing Assisted Living, Lawton. Betty was born in Danville, Alabama, Oct. 3, 1939, to Adell and Arley Weaver.She married Bobby Turner Oct. 10, 1955, in…
Obituary: Mary F. Sutherland
Mary F. Sutherland, 91, of Almena, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her home. She was born Nov. 18, 1932, in Scotts, Michigan, the first child of Lee Phillip Schau and Gertrude Carrie Brooks.She attended McCain’s Corners Primary School…
Obituary: Daniel Patrick Jennings
Daniel Patrick Jennings, of Alto, Michigan was called home by the Lord on April 26, 2024, following a short fight with cancer. He was 58. Dan was a devout Christian and member of Cornerstone Church in Caledonia. He was the…
Obituary: Mary Ann Louise Greider
Mary Ann Louise Greider, age 89 of Leonidas, passed away peacefully at her home on April 24, 2024, also known as “Bridge Club Day”. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN on December 1, 1934 the daughter of Elmer and…
Obituary: Mark Richard Dobson
Mark Richard Dobson, 71, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at his home.He was born May 30, 1952 the son of Albert (Dick) R. Dobson and Evelyn (Guthrie) Zerfas in Lansing, Michigan. He enjoyed hunting and being…
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