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Holiday sky’s the limit
The Saugatuck-Douglas Rotary Club’s annual Turkey Trot Saturday drew more than 100 walkers and runners, most in costumes, to enjoy 3.1 miles in brisk sunshine and raise funds for Christian Neighbors. Wicks Park Bar & Grille hosted festivities for the…
Douglas opens hall with flower bed debate
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council’s first meeting Monday in the new city hall saw members set a 6-month deadline for a homeowner to get rid of a wooden flower bed.Planning and zoning administrator Sean Homyen told council staff this fall…
Christmas events planned in Otsego, Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” was originally recorded by Perry Como in 1951.Nearly three-quarters of a century later, that classic holiday tune could be the theme for Plainwell and Otsego beginning…
Creviston returns to OHS to perform with band Dec. 4
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Music lovers, mark you calendars for Thursday, Dec. 4.That’s when professional soprano saxophonist Dr. Chris Creviston will join the Otsego High School band—under the direction of band director Mitch Piersma—for a very special performance.Creviston and the…
Two firms plan housing developments in Fennville
By Gari Voss The process began four years ago when the Fennville Downtown Development Authority (DDA) engaged with nonprofit development group, Housing Next. Housing Next did pro bono work to assist the city in envisioning how best to utilize vacant…
Sports
Guard trio expected to lead Trailblazers this season
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorNew season.Same goals.That’s the case for Saugatuck and head coach Kevin Tringali.“We’re really proud of what we’ve built around here and we look forward to continue to compete for championships,” Tringali said.Saugatuck enters the 2025-26 campaign having…
Girls Basketball Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANNew.That just might be the word of the season for Allegan under the guidance of first-year coach Ernie Ramirez.“We lost six seniors out of eight varsity players from last year, so the majority of the players…
Wayland’s Wolf, Hamilton’s Popma win titles at Division 3 State Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOLLAND—Wayland senior Laney Wolf ended her high school swimming career the same way she started it.As a state champion.Wolf, who won two individual Division 3 state titles as a freshman and another as a sophomore, took…
Bloomingdale girls eye winning season
By John RaffelCorrespondent BLOOMINDALE — Bloomingdale girls basketball coach Tod Kubiszak said his staff has some work to do this season.“Looking towards the 2025-2026 season we have some big holes to fill from last year’s team,” he said. “We are…
Bronson volleyball swept by K-Christian in regional finals
CENTREVILLE — The Bronson Vikings saw their season come to an end last Thursday evening in the regional finals, which were played in Centreville. Kalamazoo Christian knocked the Lady Vikings out of the running for a state title by the…
Columns
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditor‘Tis the season when many Michiganians flee to Florida. Who can blame us? Ice and snow vs. sunshine and warmth? No brainer.One problem: Floridians live in Florida. Lately they’ve been restless. In this last month:
Life as Performance Art
Even those closest to me don’ know that I am a time traveler and world adventurer. I don’t talk much about it because some of them would never understand.It began the Saturday afternoon Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel Mary…
Mike’s Musings: Congress works parttime, but receives fulltime pay
Every year, the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate release their official calendars, and every year the same disbelief follows: this is how many days our elected lawmakers plan to work?I saw the House of Representatives schedule for next…
Out and About: Pet pics, bazaar, and deer season
“Life is short, and it is up to you to make it sweet.” -Sarah Louise DelaneyThe Animal Rescue Fund (ARF), would like to invite all pet owners to their Annual “Pet Pictures with Santa” fundraiser this coming Saturday, Nov. 22.…
May I Walk with You? RETIRING
Finally, after thirty years of teaching and twenty-five years in counseling, I am retiring. My family and I have been very blessed, beyond my wildest imagination. It is true that “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard what God has…
