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Veterans Spring Dinner to honor service, feature speaker Dustin Curtis
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor An evening of fellowship, reflection and appreciation is planned as VFW Post 9377 hosts its Veterans Spring Dinner on Saturday, March 14, at Lake Doster Golf Club.The event, open to all service members, veterans and their…
Plainwell schools to host Family Connection Night workshop
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Strong families don’t just happen—they’re built through communication, understanding and the ability to work through challenges together.Plainwell Community Schools hopes to help families do just that during an upcoming Family Connection Night workshop on Thursday, March…
Art Reach remembers lifelong local artists
By Gari Voss On Friday, February 20, 2026, from 7pm to 9pm, the Allegan Area Arts Council (AAAC) will host the In Memoriam Opening Reception in the Marilla Room at the Griswold Auditorium. From February 20 to May 2, 2026,…
Fun in the Sun at Littlejohn Lake Park
By Gari Voss The sun shone brightly and the temperature rose to a wonderful 40+ degrees on Saturday, February 14, 2026, as Littlejohn Lake near Allegan hosted young and older enthusiasts of outdoor activities. On the lake, the Outdoor Discovery…
South Haven ice skating rink to close March 2 for rebuild
School kids took advantage of Monday’s Presidents’ Day holiday break to enjoy South Haven’s ice rink albeit a bit sloppy due to temperatures in the 50s.City officials have announced the rink will close for the season on March 2nd to allow for…
Sports
Plainwell advances to regionals with district victory
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—In his first season leading his alma mater, Jay Bohl helped guide the Plainwell wrestling team to a postseason milestone.The Trojans captured a Division 2 district championship Thursday, Feb. 12, defeating Gull Lake 52–21 on Plainwell’s…
Allegan edges past Hopkins to claim team district title
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOPKINS—The journey back to Wings Stadium is officially underway for the Allegan wrestling team.A year after advancing to the Division 3 state semifinals for the first time since 2014, the Tigers took the first step toward…
Paw Paw wrestling season ends
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw lost 64-17 to Richland Gull Lake in district semifinal wrestling action on Feb. 12.There were three winners for Paw Paw.Aaron Quiles (285) won by forfeit. Gunner Gales (190) won 19-2 over John…
Glass drops 41 in TR girls win over Paw Paw; falls just short of school record
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — On a night where four people were inducted into Three Rivers High School’s Athletics Hall of Fame, it was a Three Rivers senior’s Hall-of-Fame-worthy performance that stole the show Friday night. Senior guard…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers downed by Plainwell, Otsego
PLAINWELL — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team could not keep their win streak going this week, losing 68-47 against Plainwell Monday and losing 56-35 to Otsego Tuesday in road contests.Against Plainwell, Dani Glass led the way for Three Rivers with…
Columns
Mike’s Musings: Congressional net worth keeps riding and nothing is being done about it
For years, the public has watched members of Congress enter office with modest wealth and leave as millionaires. Lately there has been a lot of talk about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s net worth soaring from o to $30,000,000 while holding office…
Life as Performance Art
On the whole, Wendell (not his real name) was a nice guy. He had good morals, was kind to his family and neighbors, worked hard, had tremendous brain power and many other admirable qualities.We were on a couple college faculty…
Out and About: Fun facts, Valentine’s Day, and women
“America – it is a fabulous country, the only fabulous country; it is the only place where miracles not only happen, but where they happen all the time.” -Thomas WolfeDid You Know?
May I Walk with You? OVERCOMING TEMPTATION
In his book, No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, Dr. Edward Sri gives some excellent advice on tested and true ways of not giving into temptation to sin. The first suggestion he makes is to simply pray.…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorEternal BosomI get no respect. Being in media I’m entitled to none. But at least, in the land of the free, I can mock politicians as they do me, elevating the discourse level. That’s why I’m heading for…
