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Man charged with deaths of couple hit by SUV after Sylvania concert
Bond was set at $310,000 during arraignment Monday of a Fulton County man charged for the deaths of a Swanton couple who were struck by an SUV as they left a concert at Centennial Terrace on Saturday night. Donald Christian, 54, of Lyons, Ohio is charged in Sylvania Municipal Court with two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide and one count of operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the crash reported at 10:56 p.m. on Centennial Road just south of Erie Street in Sylvania. His next court date was scheduled for July 24 following the video arraignment before Magistrate Christy Cole. Donald J. Fern, 78, and Therese Fern, 66, both died after being taken to ProMedica Toledo Hospital following the crash. Mr. Christian was arrested at the scene and booked into the Lucas County jail. Sylvania Police Chief Danilynn Miller said Monday that the Ferns and Mr. Christian all had attended the concert Saturday evening at Centennial Terrace. The pedestrian deaths were Sylvania’s first since 2013, the chief said.
Todd Emmons comments on the race for Summit Township Superintendent
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Todd Emmons is the incumbent Superintendent in Summit Township and is being challenged by Trustee John Griffin. There seem to be several areas of contention among these two candidates, but the most pressing is a township unfunded liability of $9,081,143. Emmons told WKHM that things are not as bad as they might appear:
Sadie Bass, Tigirlily Gold take on Faster Horses
When a 19-year-old Sadie Bass drove down from her hometown of Bath, just outside of Lansing, to attend the Michigan country music festival Faster Horses, she could only dream of one day playing on that stage. That same year, Bass decided to seriously pursue music as a career, leaving college behind. In the past few years, the 27-year-old singer and songwriter has released six studio singles, made appearances on television shows like "The Voice," and hustled to write songs and build her stage presence.
Hillsdale College Athletics Department unveils Charger Champions Club
The Hillsdale College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the opening of the Charger Champions Club, today, July 17. More than just a rebranding of the Athletics Department's fundraising efforts, the Charger Champions Club is a full-scale reimagining, merging all of the advantages of the sport-specific giving clubs that have been in operation with a cohesive organization that unifies all supporters of Hillsdale College athletics into one team driving the entire athletic department forward to future success.
Irish Hills Chamber: You could be part of a Polynesian Luau this Saturday, July 20
The Deck Down Under is featuring a Polynesian Luau with Ian Stewart from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Enjoy a night filled with island vibes, delicious fare and enchanting melodies. This event includes a Polynesian-inspired menu and signature tropical cocktails. Reservations can be made on their website at thedeckdownunder.com/reservations.
Local committee seeking to repeal Adrian's point of sale housing inspection ordinance
ADRIAN — The number of Adrian residents and real estate agents who strongly voiced their opposition to Adrian’s point of sale housing inspection ordinance, are once again expressing their displeasure with the ordinance through a repeal process, which officially kicked off last week. A grassroots and task force-led...
Bryan Kiwanis Club Awards Grant Money & Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS … Every year the Kiwanis Club of Bryan awards one scholarship to every high school in Williams County as well as two scholarships to Four County High School. These students were honored and recognized at the club’s meeting on July 10,2024 and presented with their scholarship award. Pictured left to right is Ashton Sines, Dylan Siebenaler, Paige Oxender, Ella Miler and Bethaney Williams.
Linemen get chance to compete
ARCHBOLD - When it comes to football, the person with the football, whether it is the quarterback, running back or receiver, gets most of the attention. During the summer, when it is non-stop drilling and conditioning, the only chance for competition is the 7-on-7 scrimmages. That was not the case...
County, Jerome Township begin mending fences
Union County and Jerome Township are one step closer to finalizing agreements between the groups after more than a year of tension and negotiations. The county commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday that outlines the board’s commitment to signing off on a series of agreements between the entities... For the...
John Furlow Jr.
John "Jack" Russell Furlow Jr., age 86, of Barton Lake, Fremont, Indiana, and Sun City Center, Florida, died on Friday, July 12, 2024. Memorial donations in his memory may be directed to Fremont Moose Lodge, P.O. Box 964, Fremont, IN 46737. A celebration of his life will be announced later...
Baggot: Olympic rower comes 'Full Circle' as Olympic artist
Grace Latz has long had a gift for doing and seeing things in a creative way. Her instincts for arts and crafts – crocheting, drawing, quilting, pottery, woodworking – began to come to life when Latz was a toddler and continue to this day. Growing up on a...
Adrian Commission Seeking Renewal of 10 Year Local Street Improvement Millage
Adrian, MI – The Adrian City Commission has approved ballot language, to be submitted for review by the State of Michigan, to put a renewal of the local street improvement millage on the November ballot. They are looking to renew the collection of 1 mill per year for ten...
Bryan Fire Chief Guest Speaker Of Kiwanis Club
BRYAN CHIEF … The guest speaker at the July 10, 2024 meeting was City of Bryan Fire Chief Doug Pool. Chief Pool spoke about his personal life history and his experiences that led to a career in firefighting. A native of Bryan, Chief Pool graduated from Bryan High School in 1982. Following a stint in the military, Chief Pool first volunteered for the fire department in 1995 and became a full-time firefighter shortly thereafter. He was promoted to captain and became the Assistant Fire Chief in 2006. He succeeded Chief Bruce Sider on 12/31/2021 and notes that he is very proud of his department. (PHOTO PROVIDED / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
Hannah Baker earns Lenawee Christian's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
ADRIAN — Hannah Baker is getting ready for the Lenawee County Fair. Through 4-H, she’ll show a dairy calf that was raised on her family’s farm in Clayton. Farming and showing animals at the fair have been a part of Baker’s life since before even athletics and academics became the focal point. ...
Authorities identify Concord woman killed in crash involving van, semi-truck
JACKSON COUNTY, Mich. (WILX) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the woman killed in a crash involving a van and a semi-truck on Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of M-60 and Main Street in the Village of Concord just before 12:30 p.m. on July 12.
Michigan Center schools open searches for new elementary principal, board trustee
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Michigan Center is looking for a new elementary school principal, and a new board-member. One year after being named principal of Michigan Center’s Arnold Elementary School, Sarah Neubecker is leaving the district to become principal at Lakeland Elementary School in Coldwater. If you purchase a...
Jackson’s Biggest Folly? Progress Place, 1964-1983
I remember Jackson's “Progress Place” vividly. Boy, how I remember. It was considered by a majority of residents to be the worst thing that ever happened to downtown Jackson. Literally, ever. When they were finished building this in 1964, I remember having to walk way too far (I thought) to get to my favorite downtown places – like Woolworth's, the Capitol Theater, and the shoe shop.
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