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'He was the best kid ever': Lawton boy's memory lives on with 'SuperHero Robbie Oxley Foundation'
LAWTON, Mich — Six-year-old Robbie Oxley loved superheroes. "Loved Ironman, love the Incredible Hulk, you name it," his mother Nancie Oxley recalled. "Captain America...was his favorite." In September 2020, Robbie was rushed to a hospital after a freak accident. "[We kept] kept him stable enough that he was able...
PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise
DOWAGIAC — The revving of engines and the screeching of tires could be heard throughout downtown as the eighth annual Ed’s Open Header “Cruise for a Cause” rolled into Dowagiac. A record number of vehicles participated in this year’s event, with nearly $9,000 raised in total between the procession and a raffle facilitated by Honor […] The post PHOTO STORY: Hundreds attend Dowagiac’s annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise appeared first on Leader Publications.
Structural concerns in Douglas bridge prompts Ferry Street closure
DOUGLAS, Mich. — A portion of Ferry Street will be closed in early August due to a sinkhole, the City of Douglas announced Friday. A sinkhole recently appeared at the bridge over the Warnock Drain, prompting structural concerns. Ferry Street will be closed from Westshore Street to Campbell Road...
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Christmas in July at Silver Beach Carousel
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- Officials at the Silver Beach Carousel invite the community to have some jolly summertime fun in the sun at their Christmas in July celebration on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Attendees can expect the air to be filled with Christmas music on the...
Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance Files Motion to Dismiss SLAPP-style Lawsuit
The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance yesterday filed a motion to dismiss the SLAPP-style lawsuit filed by North Shores of Saugatuck, LLC against it and its board president, David Swan. The lawsuit, filed on June 27 in Allegan County Circuit Court, alleges claims of tortious interference and civil conspiracy and is a desperate jumble of hyperbole and vitriol that isn’t supported by facts or law. The vast majority of its claims date back to actions that took place before July 2021 and fall outside the statute of limitations, including activities that occurred before North Shores owned the property.
Man jet skiing across Lake Michigan to raise money for body armor for Chicago police
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Most Chicagoans who want to go to Saugatuck travel by car, but one man left Chicago for southwest Michigan on a jet ski.Frank Giannelli is jet skiing 100 miles across Lake Michigan for "Get Behind The Vest," the effort by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to raise money to provide life-saving body armor to police officers.Giannelli zipped off from the Chicago Yacht Club around 7:15 a.m. Thursday, getting a water salute as he moved out of port. This journey has been a year in the making."I actually bought my jet ski about a year ago, and the two ideas came together, and there it was," he said. "I've been riding my bike, hitting the gym. It's a little harder on the legs, the up and down, but that's really the conditioning. I started conditioning about two months ago."Giannelli should be arriving in Saugatuck by late Thursday morning.To donate, head to thinbluecrossing.org.
Ox Creek: Flowing toward economic revival and Environmental Justice
On the brink of a summit dedicated to the communitywide revival of Ox Creek in Southwest Michigan’s Berrien County, work and investments keep rolling. Efforts have come far since the 1980s, when now-Benton Harbor Interim City Manager Alex Little recalls the city buying the railway along the creek with a vision for a future nonmotorized trail.
Colder Water Due to Upwelling at Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan water temperatures north of Saugatuck have fallen significantly due to the process of upwelling. Upwelling occurs when an offshore wind blows the surface water away from the nearshore area, allowing cold water to rise from the bottom of the lake to the surface. This process can happen relatively quickly. (top pic. is the South Haven Beach at midday Friday)
Meet the Sentinel Softball Team of the Century: Vote for the top player of the 2000s
This summer The Sentinel will release its team of the quarter century for multiple sports. The teams will be comprised of the top athletes from 2000-2024. Readers are encouraged to vote online for the player of the century. Next is softball. The team was chosen by position and does not include anyone still in...
Seven-year-old girl raising money after losing horse
Eau Claire, Mich. (WSBT) — An Eau Claire seven-year-old is raising money for a new horse after losing hers to colic just weeks ago. Tragedy hit when Maylie Bell’s horse unexpectedly died from colic weeks ago, but Bell didn’t let it get her down. She is now...
West Michigan Retro Resort Crowned One of the Best ‘Classic Motels’ in U.S.
About a hundred years ago, Americans started taking to the nation's new highways in their new automobiles. Motels (a combination of the word "motor" and "hotel") popped up across the U.S. to accommodate these travelers. READ MORE: Cozy, Bear-Themed Inn Named Among Top 5 Roadside Motels in U.S. These days,...
Cass County Fair to begin Sunday
As July’s festivities wind down, the Cass County Fair is just winding up, with the fair starting on Sunday at 8 a.m. at 590 N O’Keeffe St. in Cassopolis. There will be pre-fair activities on Friday and Saturday as well. During pre-fair days, the rides will be closed. You can find the activity schedule here.
30-year-old man arrested for firearm offenses and resisting arrest
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. -- The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office reports on Wednesday around 1:35 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of M40 and M43 in Almena Township on the report of a possible medical emergency. Callers reported seeing a vehicle on the road's shoulder and a man...
Best-selling author writing under grandma’s name says West MI is one of the most beautiful places
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — He’s a best-selling author who has multiple books set in West Michigan because of his love for the area—and he’s not even from here. “It looks like a Hallmark movie, and I thought I have to be a part of this,” said Wade Rouse, who’s from the Missouri Ozarks.
Charming Michigan Retreat in the Running for Best Bed and Breakfast in U.S.
Bed and breakfasts offer something different than a hotel - a cozier, more intimate atmosphere - and of course, delicious home-cooked breakfast each morning. One such retreat in Michigan is in the running for the best in the entire country. USA Today and 10Best are seeking to find the nations...
Closed nuclear plant’s readiness to restart focus of next public meeting
BENTON HARBOR, MI – Federal regulators, next week, will be part of a public meeting on the restart of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. The chairperson of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission recently told Congress the nuclear plant along Lake Michigan near South Haven may be generating electricity again by August 2025. Officials with the agency are expected to talk more about that at a Thursday, Aug. 1 public meting in Benton Harbor.
Warner Vineyard's summer concert series stirs mixed feelings in Paw Paw
PAW PAW, Mich. — Paw Paw is normally a quiet village, according to its residents, but Warner Vineyard's summer concert series could change that by holding performances from various artists at its 1,500 person concert venue. "I really applaud what Pat is doing down at Warner’s with the concert...
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