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GOCC to offer Newton presidential position
Dr. Bryan Newton addresses the public at a presidential forum Tuesday, April 23 at Glen Oaks Community College. Newton was offered the position of president by the college’s Board of Trustees Thursday, April 25. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert…
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…
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…
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
Groups observe Earth Day
John Pigeon coached participants as they stripped the ring growth from a log. He then assisted them in making pliable fiber to make small baskets. As the growth ring stripping is completed, John Pidgeon prepares lengths of bass wood that…
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Sports
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…
Woman found dead after being hit by train
The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office released more details about the incident, where a woman was hit by a train in Cusseta.According to CCSO, the sheriff’s office received a report about a person, later identified as 41-year-old Donna Michelle Watkins from…
Faces in the Crowd: Michigan State Police F/Lt. Travis House, Cadillac Post
Marion Press: Would you tell us about your background where you were born, where you were raised, and your education? First Lieutenant Travis House: I was born in Cadillac, raised in this area, went to Mesick Schools, and graduated from Mesick…
Election season has arrived – May 7th Proposals
By Gari Voss The presidential primaries have passed, but the May 7, 2024, Proposal Election will soon arrive. The proposals will focus on Township Proposals and School Millage Renewals or Bond Issues. This spring election can be easily overlooked, but…
Groups observe Earth Day
John Pigeon coached participants as they stripped the ring growth from a log. He then assisted them in making pliable fiber to make small baskets. As the growth ring stripping is completed, John Pidgeon prepares lengths of bass wood that…
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Columns
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…
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…
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…
New med center slates open house 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 community open house Wednesday, May 8, from 3 to 6 p.m.The facility, which officially opens May…
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…
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Obituaries
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…
Clare Bond request extends present millage for 15 years
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Information received last weekend about the coming bond request is NOT a new millage.Superintendent Jim Walter notified me (Pat Maurer) that the $12.1 million request is actuallyan extension of the current debt millage assessment (2.8 mills) for a…
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…
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…
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