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Grant Collection adds another gem
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Grant Collection is on a buying spree. Owners Brian and Candice Grant, whose luxury event venues started with Holland’s Port 393 in 2020, saw opportunities near their own Saugatuck home and started stacking them up. Port 393The…
Mantels out after decade as deputy
By Scott SullivanEditorTen-year Saugatuck Township District Deputy Chief Chris Mantels (shown at left) is no longer on the job.Chief Greg Janik said personnel matters must by law be kept confidential, but added many of Mantels’ duties regarding commercial building applications…
Otsego band takes memorable, music-filled trip to Florida
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For members of the Otsego High School band program, a recent trip to Florida provided far more than just sunshine and sightseeing.It was a chance to grow as musicians, perform on a national stage and create…
Plainwell Art Hop moves to April, offers evening of art, music and more
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With a new date and a wide variety of artists and activities, the Plainwell Art Hop is set to return next week with something for just about everyone.The annual event will take place from 5 to…
Wayland Schools grieving tragic loss, Community came out for board meeting
By Joseph Schultz The crowd that packed the boardroom for the Wayland Union School Board meeting Monday night experienced a rare bittersweet meeting. Bitter, from the passing of freshman Dallyce Parm, who took her own life on April 2.Parm’s death…
Sports
Trailblazers tie
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAfter a 2+-week hiatus, the Saugatuck girls soccer team returned from spring break to host Niles on Monday And while the game was stopped early due to lightning, Trailblazers coach Neal Phillips liked what he saw.The game…
Boys Golf Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANAs the spring season gets underway, the Allegan boys golf team is focused on building consistency, strengthening team chemistry and competing with any opponent it faces.The Tigers return a mix of experienced players and developing talent…
Bulldogs cruise past visiting Three Rivers
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—The Otsego girls tennis team turned in a strong performance Monday, April 13, sweeping Three Rivers 7-0 in Wolverine Conference action.The Bulldogs took control early by winning all four singles flights in straight sets.At No. 1…
Paw Paw girls take first
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw’s track teams hosted the Lions Invitational on April 11 at Falan Field.Paw Paw girls had 170 points to win the eight-team fieldThe Paw Paw boys were second.For Paw Paw girls, Taylor Thorpe…
Three Rivers softball notches perfecto, no-hitter in doubleheader against Sturgis
STURGIS — Three Rivers pitchers held Sturgis to just one baserunner, while the Wildcat offense went wild in a doubleheader sweep of Sturgis on the road Wednesday.In Game 1, the Wildcats mercied Sturgis 22-0 in five innings, led by a…
Columns
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorDr. OzThe son of Turkish immigrants, Mehmet Cengis oz (born June 11, 1960) was raised in Wilmington, Del., not far from where Joe Biden grew up 19 years earlier.His parents — father Mustafa, who graduated at the top…
Life as Performance Art
The recent decision by Allegan County Commissioners to change home delivered meal providers for The Olds caught my attention.My first thought came from a line from the film “The Godfather” when one of the mobsters ordered a hit on a…
Mike’s Musings: Here’s why a printed weekly newspaper is important
Robert Tomlinson, our news director in Three Rivers, gave a terrific speech to the local Rotary Club about the importance of your local newspaper. I thought I would share a portion with you.“With our twelve weekly newspapers the mission is…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK
By Frank Passic M.F.K. FISHER WAS BORN IN ALBION Recently there was an incident at 202 Irwin Avenue in Albion that required the help of the Albion Department of Public Safety. It was in the news and the situation…
Out and About: TRAM, 20 years, and remembering
“Leadership is influence.” -John MaxwellOn Saturday, April 11, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a Silent Auction for Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) from 5 until 8 PM. The lodge is located at 715 E. Hoffman St. in…
