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Interurban and library seek millage renewals
By Wendy Colsen The Interurban Transit Authority and Saugatuck-Douglas District Library will both seek millage renewals for the upcoming August 4 election. As of last week, early ballots have been mailed to those who requested them.Among the Interurban and library…
Backyard Bash promises something for everyone
Live music from the Doctors of Jazz, animals from the Outdoor Discovery Center, refreshing craft beer and wine equals fun for all at this week’s Summer Social and Backyard Bash.The Saugatuck-Douglas District Library and the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center invite you…
Local business owner helps keep Christian Neighbors’ demonstration kitchen sharp through annual donation
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For many people who attend healthy cooking classes at Christian Neighbors, the sharp kitchen knives waiting on the counter are simply another tool for preparing a meal.What they may not realize is that those knives were…
Nearby disaster recovery center offers in-person FEMA assistance for Allegan County residents
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Nearly three months after severe storms and tornadoes swept through the Plainwell-Otsego area, residents affected by the April disaster now have a nearby place to receive in-person help applying for federal assistance.One of eight Michigan Disaster…
Allegan reschedules July Jubilee:America250 with twice the firepower
By Gari Voss The Allegan July 3rd Jubilee has been rescheduled after being postponed by nature’s firework display on July 3, 2026. July Jubilee: America250 will be Friday, July 24, 2026, with all the bells and whistles.5:00pm: Food Trucks beginning…
Sports
Thorpe places in qualifier
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw senior Taylor Thorpe, who was a junior during the track and field season this past spriing, placed at the AAU Track and Field regional qualifier in two events at Flint Carmen Ainsworth.Thorpe…
McGahan earns honors for TR soccer
THREE RIVERS — After a stellar junior campaign, Three Rivers soccer standout Natalie McGahan recently earned a couple of postseason honors.McGahan was named on Tuesday as an Honorable Mention All-State selection in Division 3 for the 2026 season, and was…
Mendon sports standout signs with Huntington University for two sports
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Jadyn Samson was a multi-sport threat in her time at Mendon High School.A standout on the volleyball court, the basketball court, and softball diamond, Samson racked up a number of accolades, All-Conference honors, and…
Goethe reflects on her track career
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Hannah Goethe chalked up some memorable moments in her senior season for Clare’s track and field team.This marked her fourth and final year in track.“Definitely my sophomore year going to state with my friends and…
Schrotenboer shines on golf course for ‘Blazers
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—After the first day of the MHSAA Division 3 Boys Golf State Finals, Saugatuck sophomore Grant Schrotenboer’s hopes of a top finish appeared to be fading.But as is so often the case in sports, appearances can…
Columns
Life as Performance Art
As the late Yogi Berra once observed on several occasions, “Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be.” He is right, and perhaps nothing makes that quite as clear as when we celebrate a significant date or event. Right now,…
Mike’s Musings: America’s Debt Addiction Is the Greatest Threat We Choose to Ignore
Americans worry about inflation. They worry about the cost of groceries, gasoline, mortgages, and whether Social Security will be there when they retire. Yet the greatest financial threat facing our nation is one that receives surprisingly little attention: the staggering…
Out and About: Fourth of July, golf, and live music
“The sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” -Charles DickensThanks to all of you who came out and supported the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170 this past Fourth of…
May I Walk with You? INTERCESSORY PRAYER
I confess. I have never been a great believer in asking the saints to pray on the behalf of others for favors of healing, finding jobs, finding lost items, selling houses, or any other issue. It seemed to me to…
Life as Performance Art
The headline caught my attention: “Mike Rowe says there is a lack of hunger in America.” I am sure I was not the only person who thought he was writing about a lack of food and physical hunger. He…
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