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Wright Mansion restoration efforts gains cash
Renewed efforts underway to save and restore the historic Wright Mansion in Alma gained a boost last week. With United Way’s pledge to match up to $15,000 recently raised funds for Alma’s Wright house...
View ArticleVestaburg celebrates 150 years
An historical milestone will be observed at this year’s annual Vestaburg Community Days Celebration this weekend. The 2024 event will mark the village’s 150th birthday with a variety of activities on...
View ArticleA child is waiting: Isaieh loves Legos, animals — and ‘dad jokes’
Depending on exactly when you catch up with 14-year-old Isaieh, you might find him playing with his Rubik’s cube or an Nintendo game or his Baby Yoda, or browsing through books at the library...
View ArticleA child is waiting: Life-loving Jayla has highest hopes for a forever family
“I know that lots of adoption consultants say this about the kids they work with,” says Jayla’s worker, “but Jayla is the person who makes you feel so welcome, and she truly lights up the room — more,...
View ArticleA child is waiting: 13-year-old Marcus is loved by all who know him
“Marcus truly has a radiant smile,” one of his workers says, “and when he smiles at you, it will brighten your day. He has an innocent, carefree zest for life that is magnetic. I cannot stress enough...
View ArticleMichigan Veterans Affairs Agency recognized in top 15 percent of Vietnam War...
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) has received a letter and Certificate of Appreciation from the Director of the United States Army, Major General Edward J. Chrystal Jr., recognizing the...
View ArticleMenards celebrates the holiday season with toy drives and Enchanted Forests
Local Menards Home Improvement Stores are serving as Toy Drive drop sites to collect new toys for children in need through the month of November. Community members are encouraged to drop off new...
View ArticleA child is waiting: Upbeat D’Amarr happily goes with the flow
Fifteen-year-old D’Amarr loves the simple things in life. “He is the best,” his worker warmly shares, “just a joy to be around. He’s so funny, so upbeat, so encouraging and helpful…he has so much love...
View ArticleA child is waiting: 11-year-old Jason loves camping and Mexican food
For someone so young, Jason — who loves the outdoors — is known to be polite, kind, and thoughtful. “Jason is a boy who truly takes the feelings and preferences of others into consideration,” his...
View ArticleShepherd High School’s choir chosen to perform with hit band Foreigner
Blue and Gold Singers, an auditioned group of talented singers from Shepherd High school, will be performing with the iconic and well-loved band Foreigner on July 26th at Soaring Eagle. Shepherd choir...
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