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METAMORA VILLAGE COUNCIL: Council Discusses Next Steps For Crumbling Building
(PHOTO BY JESSE DAVIS / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) PARTIAL BUILDING COLLAPSE ... The former Metamora Methodist Church building was the subject of discussion at the most recent village council meeting aftera portion of the upper exterior wall collapsed last week. The building's current owner is in the process of having it assessed by an engineer to determine if it is still structurally sound.
Chargers receive USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award for fifth-straight season
Following another season where the Hillsdale College volleyball team excelled on the court, the Chargers are once again receiving additional accolades for their achievements off the court as well. The American Volleyball Coaches Association, in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps, announced on Thursday afternoon that for another year the...
Leah Rorick named Morenci's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
MORENCI — Libby Rorick once had a message for her sister. Leah Rorick never forgot it. “My sister said don’t ever take it for granted and keep doing it because once you are done, you’ll want it back,” Leah said. The younger Rorick took the message...
Local charity collecting back-to-school supplies for families in need
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Backpacks, calculators, binders and notebooks are getting more expensive every year. Michelle White, an Administrator at Paragon Charter Academy, said this is an even bigger problem for larger families. White said, “Most families have more than one child, right? So you multiply that expense by the...
Upgraded playground, exercise equipment coming to Jackson park through $663K grant
JACKSON, MI - A state grant is being used to expand access to recreation space and programs in Jackson. The city is among 29 eligible cities across Michigan to receive grant funding in July from the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Spark Grant program. Jackson’s award of $663,600 is being used for playground updates at the Martin Luther King Jr. Park, located at the Howard Woods Recreation Complex, 1107 Adrian Street.
Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Prepares For 2024-25 School Year
Archbold, OH — The Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (NwOESC) board recently convened to discuss preparations for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Kerri Weir provided a comprehensive update on various initiatives and events planned for the new academic year. Key Events and Training Sessions. The NwOESC 2024 Administrators’...
Community Health Agency asks residents to report harmful algal blooms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In anticipation of algal blooms on local water bodies due to the recent high temperatures and heavy rain, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has issued information for the public. They say people may see scum, foams, globs, mats, green sheens, or what appears to...
Workplace accident claims life of 36-year-old worker in Jackson
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — A workplace accident killed a 36-year-old die setter yesterday at Dexter Stamping off W. Michigan Ave. in Jackson. MIOSHA is investigating the accident, per their initial report. The die setter was in the process of transporting and lifting a die using a crane when the die somehow broke loose and the worker was crushed to death.
Smead named to fill open position on Quincy Village Council
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) – The Quincy Village Council appointed Ryan Smead to fill a vacancy on the Council during their meeting on Tuesday night. Smead takes over from Christy Berry who stepped down from the Village Council last month because she moved out of the village. Smead is a...
Oscar Foxworth ‘right on target’ preparing for Junior Olympics
Student Oscar Foxworth has represented Chipley at both national and international shooting sports stages, but he is now preparing for what is arguably his highest honor so far: the National Rifle Junior Olympic Championships. Foxworth recently qualified to compete in the event – and for a shot at a national title.
EDON VILLAGE COUNCIL: Council Hears First Reading For Potential SRO
SCHOOL SRO … Edon Mayor Duane Thiel reads Resolution 03-24 at their Village Council meeting Monday evening. The resolution is for a Memorandum of Use for Edon School’s to obtain a School Resource Officer. (PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) THE VILLAGE REPORTER. jenna@thevillagereporter.com. Edon Village...
Here are results from the second day of the Jackson matchplay
Bracket play began Tuesday at Sharp Park for the Jackson County Womens Golf Association matchplay tournament. Semifinals will be played Wednesday with the final on Thursday. Here are the results and Wednesday’s matchups. Championship Flight. Andrea Clark def. Anne Faucher 2&1. Kathy Swihart def. Cheri Tarpley 3&2. Anna McCubbins...
100 Years Ago: Two disastrous fires result in loss of six barns near Morenci, near Clayton
July 17, 1924: Six barns, four of them or large size, a corn barn, a hog house, a large, modern chicken house, two wagons and farm tools belonging to three farmers, and the season’s hay crop on two farms were lost in disastrous fires last night, one near Morenci and the other two near Clayton. The two large barns, farm tools and the entire crop of alfalfa hay, estimated at 10 tons, which had just been stored in the barns yesterday were destroyed by fire this morning, about 3 o'clock on the William Farrell farm, one and one-quarter miles southwest of Clayton. The farm is occupied by Frank Aumeck and son Royce Aumeck and their families. When the fire was discovered, an effort was made to summon help over the telephone but most of the instruments had been shut off during the thunder storm early the night before and few responded until the blaze was too far advanced to save the building. The chemical engine from the village was sent out and helped to save the house and other smaller buildings. Blazing shingles from the burning barns were carried by the strong wind across the road, setting a large barn on the James Gahagan farm on fire which the fire fighters were unable to extinguish and the building was destroyed together with a hog house in close proximity. The loss here included tools belonging to Earl Holmes who works the Gahagan farm, his home being nearby. The loss is partly covered by insurance. Three large barns, a hog house, a corn barn, and a large, modern chicken house were destroyed by fire about 10 o’clock last night at frank Riddle farm, six miles east of Morenci, after lightning struck one of the barns setting it on fire. The farm is known as the David Beebe farm. The loss included the crop of alfalfa hay from 36 acres of land which had recently been stored in the barns.
Michigan retiree bought historic hometown newspaper, became its only reporter
HUDSON — Her hometown’s only remaining newspaper was about to go out of business, and although she’d never written a news story, hadn’t gone to school for journalism and didn’t even read the news very often, Barb Ireland bought the paper and became its only reporter. “I didn’t want it to close,” the...
Jonesville graduate Damon Newell brings home-run hitting to St. Scholastica baseball
Four Jonesville senior baseball players are heading to the collegiate level to continue their athletic careers. The four Comets were a part of Jonesville’s second-straight district championship run, which saw them eventually play a competitive regional championship game against the eventual state champion team from Watervliet. One of those players who had a key impact the past two years for the varsity Comet baseball team was Damon Newell.
MDOT Pushes Back Start Date for Resurfacing Project on Industrial Drive and Beecher
Adrian, MI – The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that the resurfacing project in and west of Adrian on Beecher Street and Industrial Drive start date has been pushed out to Monday, July 22nd. MDOT will start work on Beecher Street and Industrial Drive. The project is anticipated...
BRYAN CITY COUNCIL: Ordinance Approved For Replacement Of Filters At Water Treatment Plant
(PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) FUNDRAISER DISCUSSED … Mayor Schlade discusses the Jordan Wrestling Program with the city council members. The Bryan City Council met on July 15th, 2024 with all members present Mary Leatherman from Ward 1, Richard Hupe from Ward 2, John Betts from Ward 3, Stephen Alspaugh from Ward 4, Jim Kozumplik At Large. Mayor Carrie Schlade, Clerk/Treasurer John Lehner, Police Chief Greg Ruskey, Director of Utilities Derek Schultz, City employees from various departments,...
EDON SCHOOL BOARD: Board Discusses School Improvements & Approves Several Contracts
(PHOTO BY JENNA FRISBY / THE VILLAGE REPORTER) GYM FLOOR WORK ... Edon School’s Board of Education had the opportunity to see the school’s refinished gym floor after their meeting on Monday evening. The gym floor was sanded down and refinished by the maintenance department over the past few weeks.
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