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THIS WEBSITE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS

ByJordanMar 26, 20241 min read

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!

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District: Online threat closed White Pigeon schools Friday

ByRobert TomlinsonApr 26, 20242 min read

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…

New med center slates open house May 8

New med center slates open house May 8

ByEditorial StaffMay 1, 20242 min read

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…

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Labor trafficking charges levied against three former TR business owners

ByRobert TomlinsonApr 30, 20245 min read

Pictured is the former location of Broadway Market Tuesday. Three former owners of the business, Ikbahl Singh Machhal, Kartar Chand, and Shila Devi were charged with labor trafficking by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, accused of labor trafficking a now…

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Seven pass HOSA certification

ByEditorial StaffMay 1, 20241 min read

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

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Seven pass HOSA certification

ByEditorial StaffMay 1, 20241 min read

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

Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College

Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College

ByRobert TomlinsonMay 3, 20246 min read

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…

New med center slates open house May 8

New med center slates open house May 8

ByEditorial StaffMay 1, 20242 min read

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…

Residents pack room to complain, discuss MMR

Residents pack room to complain, discuss MMR

ByEditorial StaffMay 3, 20246 min read

Picture of Mike Coon, former CCSD Detective and MMR representatives in second pic. By Genine Hopkins A full house was in attendance again for the second Special Committee Meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, May 1,…

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Election season has arrived – May 7th Proposals

ByEditorial StaffApr 24, 20242 min read

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…

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Woman found dead after being hit by train

ByEditorial StaffApr 24, 20241 min read

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…

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Neighbors object to Hutchins Lake marina plans

ByEditorial StaffMay 1, 20243 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorFifty-seven Hutchins Lake residents have sued to stop a developer from building what they call an illegally-permitted marina on the lake’s northeast side.David DeGroot, whose DeGroot Family Trust owns 79 acres, subdivided into 11 lots, with 500 feet…

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Clare Bond request extends present millage for 15 years

ByEditorial StaffApr 27, 20243 min read

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…

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Clare City Commission approves oversight for airport project

ByEditorial StaffApr 19, 20243 min read

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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Council agrees to repair 2nd St. bridge

ByEditorial StaffApr 24, 20243 min read

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…

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Seven pass HOSA certification

ByEditorial StaffMay 1, 20241 min read

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

STURGIS BRIEFS

STURGIS BRIEFS

ByEditorial StaffMay 3, 20242 min read

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…

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Celebrity chef Jet Tila visits Constantine schools

ByRobert TomlinsonApr 26, 20247 min read

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…

Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College

Newton named new president of Glen Oaks Community College

ByRobert TomlinsonMay 3, 20246 min read

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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Marion Village Market closure stuns residents

ByEditorial StaffApr 19, 20244 min read

By Genine Hopkins The sudden closure of the Marion Village Market this past Sunday, April 14, at 9 p.m. stunned residents who for months, had heard rumors of the grocery store being purchased by Roger’s in Lake. Rumors floated since…

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