September 12, 2015 • Vol. 136 No. 35
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In The News: Authorities confirm three vehicles damaged from gunshots On Sept. 4, a press conference to update the public about recent reports of vehicles damaged from shootings on I-94 and I-69 in Calhoun, Branch and Eaton counties, where authorities reported that they had received more than 20 complaints of damage, but only three cases were confirmed to be from a gun. “We can confirm that we do have an individual or individuals causing damage to vehicles on the roadways,” said Calhoun County Sheriff Matt Saxton. “Our number one priority is to bring this to a stop and continue to have no injuries...We are asking the public for their assistance to gather as much information as possible to help bring a resolution to these incidents.” See story on page 11 MHS senior Andrew Shippell overcomes cancer After completing his first day of his senior year at Marshall High School last Tuesday, Andrew Shippell headed to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo for his monthly round of chemotherapy. Then, he drove back to Marshall for two hours of varsity soccer practice. Just a typical day, the type Shippell has gotten used to as normal for the last three years after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in October 2012. See story on page 12 Home Tour 2015 is Sept. 12-13 This year’s Home Tour Weekend is Sept. 12-13, complete with seven historic private homes, local museums and churches, Art at the Museum juried arts and crafts show and the Historic Fly & Drive-In. See story on page 24 Local artist Leigh Haroff to feature Michigan pottery Leigh Haroff of Ceresco will be one of 26 artists at this year’s Art at the Museum during Home Tour Weekend, Sept. 12-13. Haroff, one of three new artists at this year’s event, will bring handmade ceramic items featuring painted designs of the state of Michigan. See story on page 14
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oing into their fifth year, the Baker’s Dozen Beer Run and the Driving for a Cure Tractor Drive events, both occurring on Sept. 19, could not be more different, yet they collectively plan to bring nearly 2,000 people to the streets of Marshall. The Baker’s Dozen Beer Run, a half marathon for runners and bikers, is a “fun” event with no charitable recipients. The Tractor Drive, sponsored by The Calhoun County Yesteryear Association, is an “awareness “ event which raises money for local organizations to help cancer patients with medical costs. See stories on pages 2 and 56.