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Here's how local softball teams fared during the weekend
MENDON — The Mendon softball team won a pair of games as the host of an invitational on Saturday. Those wins came by scores of 6-1 over Eau Claire and 6-2 over Quincy. Ally Butler struck out 19 batters in the win over Eau Claire. At the plate, Mendon got three hits from Brielle Bailey while Abby Butler collected a pair of runs driven in with two hits. Jadyn Samson connected for two hits and an RBI,...
Veteran launches 'Puppy Playground' in Galesburg with dog park and daycare
GALESBURG, Mich. — A new, combined dog park and doggy daycare is opening in Galesburg. Owned by a local veteran, the Puppy Playground aims to be a one-stop shop for dog owners, featuring a indoor and outdoor park, overnight kennels, a groomer, and even a full concession stand for owners.
Recap: Coldwater softball and Bronson split DH; Quincy falls in finals at Mendon
BRONSON – The Bronson Viking softball team played host to their neighbors just east on M-60 as they welcomed the Coldwater Cardinals to town for a softball twin bill this past Friday. The teams split the games, with Bronson taking game one while Coldwater came back to take game two. Game one saw...
Boy's Track: Union City takes second at home invite, Quincy finishes fourth
ATHENS – Teams from around the area traveled to Athens High School on Friday for the annual Union City Invitational. Union City’s annual track and field event was forced to be moved to Athens due to ongoing construction delays in building the school’s new grandstands. Athens stepped up in a big way and hosted the event that included eight total teams. On the boys’ side of the competition, it was Harper Creek making it a clean sweep,...
Trojans set new school record in relay event
JACKSON — The Sturgis track and field teams competed against some tough competition on Friday in Jackson. The Trojans took part in the Charlie Janke Invitational, which had several of the top schools in Division 1. The boys finished fourth with 67 points. The girls were fifth with 59....
Baseball: Coldwater and Bronson split in Battle on US12; Union City splits with Centreville
COLDWATER – The Coldwater Cardinals and the Bronson Vikings met Friday night in a non-conference Branch County baseball clash, with the two teams battling to a split on the day. Game one saw Coldwater use a big second inning to push their lead to 10-0. Bronson battled back with...
County clerk not seeking third term
CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lindsay Oswald has decided to not seek re-election to a third, four-year term. Oswald, 44, said she withdrew her candidacy Thursday, leaving Mendon Township’s Gina Everson as the only Republican candidate for the position in the Aug. 7 primary election.
Michigan sheriff guilty in drunk driving crash won’t run again, 5 seek to replace him
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI -- It’s been more than a year since St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite crashed while drunk driving. While Lillywhite remains in office, he didn’t file to run again this fall for sheriff. Five Republican candidates have filed in hopes of taking over the...
Portage’s shopping district floods often. $1.8M project aims to fix it.
PORTAGE, MI -- A $1.8 million project aims to tackle frequent flooding on South Westnedge Avenue without disrupting businesses and vehicle traffic in the area. South Westnedge Avenue, near Carillon Centre, Portage Crossings and Target, averages 30,000 vehicles a day, said Director of Transportation & Utilities Kendra Gwin. Flooding significant enough to cause lane closures in the area occurs four to five times per year.
A 97-year-old woman filled this West Michigan church with her life's work and hosted an art show
THREE RIVERS, Michigan — Spring birds. Nearby traffic. Church bells. There are some sounds that you recognize immediately. And if you were at First Reformed Church in Three Rivers for an art show, there are other sounds you're about to. "They say if they can't find me, they just...
Here's a look at local baseball action from the weekend
STURGIS — The Sturgis baseball team was upended 8-0 by Niles on Friday afternoon. There was supposed to be a double header played, but the second game was halted because of weather. Niles scored six runs in the second inning. Camden Duffey struck out three for Sturgis and allowed...
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