May 2026

Many attend Memorial Day event; special presentations made

1 month ago By News Staff

Commander Hank Thieman welcomed attendees to the American Legion Post #334 Memorial Day program saying the group has been blessed with a great day and reminded everyone that “ were” today to honor those who gave it all for freedom so we could have it all.”

Wirges, Thiem honored for sacrifice

1 month ago By News Staff

A special dedication ceremony was held at St. John’s Cemetery honoring two servicemen who gave their lives in the line of duty, William “Bill” Thiem, Sgt US Army Co C 2 Infantry 1 Infantry Division Killed in Action Vietnam November 27,1968 Binh Duong Prov Vietnam Sgt. Raymond L Wirges 1260th AA base Unit North Africa Division Air Transport Command Killed in Action February 15,1945 Tunisia, Africa WWII Army Air Core.

Deacon John Starman blessing the new installments at the ceremony.

Babbling Brook

1 month ago By Brook Curtiss

“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay.

Kristin M. Belgum, 53

1 month ago By News Staff

A Mass for Kristin M. (Mlnarik) Belgum was held Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

Joel J. Nore, 63

1 month ago By News Staff

Funeral services for Joel J. Nore, 63 of Albion, will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion, with Pastor Carolann Hopcke officiating.

Schindel honored with Auxiliary award...

1 month ago By News Staff

The Albion American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars members presented the Living Auxiliary award this year to local member, Connie Schindel. Schindel serves as the treasurer for VFW Post 736 Auxiliary. She is pictured above with the members and below with her family.