New Era News

Posted: 11-10-2009 Court sentencings from the 11.12.09 edition Editor's note: A jail sentence 'to be served at the court's discretion' generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period.

The 2009 Oceana County CROP Walk was a success because of so many people working together.

Posted: 10-28-2009 Court sentencings from the 10.29.09 issue Editor's note: A jail sentence 'to be served at the court's discretion' generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period.

Monday morning brings a new era to both city and county governments. Joyce Avery will be the first female County Mayor and AC Wharton will take the reigns as City Mayor.

Behind Township Hall Corner of Polk Rd. & State St. Notice: Because of lower revenue income the board may only provide one cleanup per year in the next budget cycle.

A Roosevelt Park man has pleaded no contest to negligent homicide in the June 2008 traffic death of a motorcyclist on U.S. 31 south of Whitehall.

Oscar L. Reid, 84, of Ferry Township, went to be with his Lord Sept. 21, 2009 after an illness he contracted working in the sand foundries.

In a blunt challenge to his nation's critics, President Barack Obama on Wednesday exhorted world leaders who once accused the United States of acting alone to now join with him in solving global crises rather than wait for America to do it on its own.

Michigan is home to approximately 1700 elementary schools, so it is no small task to be named one of the top 5 elementary schools in Michigan.

It's a move that would make Charles Hackley proud. A new fence -- complete with replica end posts and caps -- soon will grace the 120-year-old Soldiers and Sailors monument in the center of downtown Muskegon's Hackley Park, thanks to the former Hackley Heritage Association.

Mark Ferguson, owner with his wife, Linda, of Ark Welding in North Muskegon, cuts a section of fence that surrounds the 120-year-old Soldiers and Sailors monument in Hackley Park.

Posted: 8-20-2009 Court sentencings from the 8.20.09 issue Editor's note: A jail sentence 'to be served at the court's discretion' generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period.

Posted: 8-20-2009 New Era Pastor criticizes AP English book The Shelby Board of Education Aug.

Jacob Jancek, of New Era, is a fan of old engines. 'I like how they're made and to see how our stuff today is so different,' Jacob said.

Normally held in places such as Paris and New York, a conference that attracts physicists from around the world begins today in Kalamazoo.

The Sun says new owner Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim arrives in London today to finalise his A 60million takeover and expects to take control at Fratton Park on July 24.

The Friendship Ring Quilt Guild is hosting its bi-annual Quilt Show at New Era Christian School this Friday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out new quilts, challenge quilts, a quilt raffle with prizes donated by area quilt shops, a vendor's mall, a members' boutique, a professional blade ...

Editor's note: A jail sentence 'to be served at the court's discretion' generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period.

ROTHBURY festival-goers begin arriving for the four-day music festival. Photo slideshow The lessons learned from the inaugural ROTHBURY music festival were on display Thursday as throngs of music fans ascended upon the Double JJ Resort.

Posted: 6-29-2009 Businessman, former mayor serves as parade grand marshall Wallace Weesies will be the White Lake Area July 4th Parade grand marshall.