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A work bee was held at Hiawatha Slopes, also known as the Chatham Ski Hill, on Sunday, Nov. 5.

The nonprofit Friends of Valley Spur is asking for the public’s help in securing the future of their trail system. Their “Groomer Capital Campaign” fundraiser, which began last month, hopes to raise $225,000 for a new all-season trail groomer that would replace the aging equipment currently in service.

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency celebrated seven individuals and organizations across the state at the 2023 Military & Veterans Gala Awards on Saturday, November 4. Local veteran and volunteer Sonny Putvin won the most prestigious award as the 2023 Veteran of the Year.

Construction crews work on the parking lot near the Rock River Township Hall and Fire Station on Thurs. Nov. 2. The township used its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to pave the parking lot between the township hall and fire hall and to regrade the area near on the western side of the fire hall. Further paving may happen as a potential expansion is being discussed between multiple government entities about expanding the fire hall to accommodate extra indoor ambulance parking.

Local folks are preparing for the holidays, which includes making sure they have just the right gift for their loved ones. But finding that special gift locally can sometimes be a challenge, so various churches and nonprofit organizations are stepping up by hosting crafter and direct sales bazaars.