Niles-Buchanan YMCA Expansion Ribbon-Cutting by Jen Garry, Publisher, with photos by Miranda Barger In case you missed it, Niles-Buchanan YMCA has expanded! June 2020 they broke ground, and after 5 years of planning and $2.6 million, this exciting 14,000 square-foot addition was unveiled to the public last Tuesday, October 12, 2021, and by 5:15pm theContinue reading “Past Event – Niles YMCA Ribbon-Cutting”
Category Archives: Issue 14 – October 16 2021
Local Recognition – 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Moody on the Market’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2021! by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer Congratulations are in order for a few members of the Buchanan and Niles, MI communities. Elaine and Michael Rowland of Buchanan, and Sarah Brittin of Niles (Buchanan alumni). These three individuals are on the 40 under 40Continue reading “Local Recognition – 40 Under 40”
Sports Highlights – Buchanan and Beyond
by Garrick Stubblefield Hello all you Buchanan Sports Fans! Just to let you know that from here and beyond I will try to cover every sport that I can that might keep you interested in reading this every time The Buchanan Chronicle comes out. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do by givingContinue reading “Sports Highlights – Buchanan and Beyond”
Past Event – Faith and Blue 2021
Faith & Blue Weekend 2021 by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer Last weekend was Faith and Blue Day 2021. This has been happening around our nation for the last couple of years and this year, the police department reached out to Buchanan’s area churches to participate with them. On Saturday, 10/9/21, there were “Pastries andContinue reading “Past Event – Faith and Blue 2021”
The Clark Barker – Issue 14
Kids Being Kids The other day, my Editor and Publisher were driving down one of Buchanan’s main roads as the hydrants were in the process of being flushed. As they came up to an intersection, they noticed a few kids and thought the kids were going to cross the road, but they didn’t, they stoppedContinue reading “The Clark Barker – Issue 14”
Buchanan Sports – Homecoming with Olympian Hannah Roberts
Hannah Roberts Brings Home Silver Medal by Garrick Stubblefield On October 8th, 2021 I had the pleasure to interview Hannah Roberts, our hometown hero Olympian. Wow! Did I just say our hometown Olympian? Well, yes, I did. So first off it was so thrilling to interview Hannah because it was my first official interview withContinue reading “Buchanan Sports – Homecoming with Olympian Hannah Roberts”
Upcoming Event – Trek-or-Treat 2021
Trek-or-Treat at McCoy’s Creek Trail (2021 Welcome to Candyland) Submitted by Jerry Flenar In Buchanan, ghosts, witches and assorted characters are making preparations for the 16th Annual Trek-or-Treat event. Kids and parents should mark their calendars for SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 FROM 12:30-2:00 PM for great family fun. Once again, 25 to 30 Halloween characters willContinue reading “Upcoming Event – Trek-or-Treat 2021”
Upcoming Event – The Nicest Place in America Concert
Van Dyke Entertainment Presents – The Nicest Place in America Concert at The Tin Shop Theatre by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer Dave Van Dyke, a songwriter from Southwest Michigan, announces the live premiere of his album “Small Town Come On Home To Me and Other Seasonal Songs.” In the summer of 2020, Van DykeContinue reading “Upcoming Event – The Nicest Place in America Concert”
The Clark Barker – Trick-or-Treat Tips
Some Halloween Trick-or-Treating Tips Since Halloween is before our next issue in November, I thought I would do another short one on Halloween Trick-or-Treating tips for you humans. Trick-or-Treating is from 6:00 – 7:30pm Sunday, October 31. Use glow sticks, clothing reflectors and flashlights while walking on sidewalks/crossing streets/and going into driveways/yards. Only cross atContinue reading “The Clark Barker – Trick-or-Treat Tips”
Police Points – New Officer Introduction
Officer Nick Pensari Joins Buchanan City Police Department by Officer Nick Pensari, Write-Up and Photo Submitted by Diana Selir My name is Nick Pensari. I was raised in Union City, Michigan as the youngest of five children. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister. Both of my parents worked in the education field for theirContinue reading “Police Points – New Officer Introduction”
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