Sean Chase


Latest Articles:

New experiences highlight Danish Festival children’s events

Whether your children are passionate about crafts, performing arts, or just interacting with other kids among a variety of toys, the Children’s Events at the 58th Annual Danish Festival will be there to entertain them.  Running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Children’s Events will be held on Lafayette Street (near Montcalm Street) Aug. 19 and 20.... READ MORE >

Edmore marijuana provisioning center being sold

As a local marijuana business is in the process of being sold, the Edmore Village Council on Monday voted to implement a transfer fee of $500 for recreational and medical marijuana licenses. Prompted by the pending sale of provisioning center Pinnacle Emporium, Resolution 2022-8 passed 7-0.... READ MORE >

Lakeview Village Council renews school resource officer contract

After the Lakeview Community Schools Board of Education approved a new three-year contract for its school resource officer, the matter came before the Lakeview Village Council on Tuesday. The Village Council approved the contract renewal in a unanimous vote.... READ MORE >

Edmore Village Council members unhappy with Daily News marijuana report

Some members of the Edmore Village Council are unhappy that the Daily News is reporting on marijuana-related news in the small village. The facts in the article were verified with Village Manager Justin Lakamper before publication. While the headline stated “Seventh marijuana facility headed to Edmore,” the story explains in detail the still-pending license process and Village Council approval the business owner will need to obtain before proceeding.... READ MORE >

‘Spirit of community’

The time has come once again for Old Fashioned Days to overtake the streets of Stanton. “Old Fashioned Days are ramping up,” declared Steve VanHolstyn, chairman of the Stanton Old Fashioned Days Committee. “We’re excited to get it underway.”... READ MORE >

Carson City Pub owners working to bring new dining experience to area

Formerly known as the Midtown Bar, Carson City residents are familiar with the location at 116 W. Main St. However, once the front door swings open into the new rustic brick and wood interior of the Carson City Pub, the change is noticeable.... READ MORE >

‘One-stop shop for any veteran’

Every day across the United States, 22 veterans are lost to suicide. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ most recent study showed that Michigan alone lost 173 veterans in 2019. Many never received care from the VA.... READ MORE >

County seat countdown: 3 marijuana businesses competing to open first in Stanton

Three marijuana businesses are working toward being the first to open in the Montcalm County seat. The marijuana industry is rapidly continuing to expand throughout Michigan. Locally, the village of Edmore has seven marijuana businesses either open or preparing to open, while Crystal Township has two. Now the city of Stanton is the next municipality to welcome marijuana as three dispensaries are preparing to open their doors.... READ MORE >

Marilyn’s Boutique and Bookstore has something for everyone in Lakeview

Walking into Marilyn’s Boutique and Bookstore, located in the heart of Lakeview, one may be taken aback by the amount of merchandise lining the walls, table-tops and floor. Tucked away in the back of the store at 404 S. Lincoln Ave. sit thousands of books, some of which were penned by local authors.... READ MORE >

Douglass Township Planning Commission recommends repealing 2017 wind ordinance

After multiple residents voiced concerns with a controversial 2017 wind energy ordinance, the Douglass Township Planning Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to recommend that the township board repeal it. The township board will vote on the recommendation at next Wednesday’s meeting; however, a pending ordinance similar to the 2017 wind ordinance still remains to be dealt with.... READ MORE >