2024
ALDI to open Clare store next week
Aldi will open their new store in Clare October 30 with a Ribbon Cutting scheduled for 8:45 am and the new store opening following the ceremony.For a “Sneak Peek” the store will be open on October 29th. The store hours…
Halloween to be celebrated all over county
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Trick or treating is not the only Halloween fun kids and grownup have to look forward to.Events are ongoing all over Clare, Harrison, Farwell and more!Of course, regular Trick or Treat hours will be held on Tuesday…
Only a few elected positions challenged on Nov. 5
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent After month of political wrangling between candidates on the ballot November 5th, the big day is nearly here – only ten days away now.Looking at the ballot for president and vice president, Vice President Kamala Harrison is…
Douglas notices $4M bond ask
By Scott Sullivan Editor Contractor Carbon Six Construction Monday shared with Douglas City Council build-out plans to turn 415 Wiley Rd. into a new city hall and police station. Members agreed to post notice of a $4-million bond ask to…
Halloween bash Saturday offers fun for all
There is something lucky about the number 13 and Halloween. Douglas will celebrate the Oct. 31 holiday five nights early, Saturday, Oct. 26, for the 26th year. That’s 13 years each for late parade founder Ginger Wilkinson and daughter Erin…
SPS eyes principal for superintendent slot
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Public Schools board was set to interview the district’s one internal applicant — middle/high school principal Mark Neidlinger — for superintendent to replace the retiring Tim Travis. The public was invited to attend. Travis…
Township greenlights auto, brewery plan
Transforming the current Ihle Auto Service building into a brewery and placing a new car repair shop at 6525 Blue Star Hwy. won Saugatuck Township Planning Commission approval Oct. 15. Planning chair David Ihle, who recused himself from discussions, and…
Obituary: Robert ‘Page’ Neve
Robert ‘Page’ Neve, 79 Robert “Page” Neve, age 79, of Fennville, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his wife, Jeanie, and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Forrest and Mary Elizabeth (Winkler)…
Obituary: Robert Lampen
Robert Lampen, 87 Robert (Bob) James Lampen died peacefully at home on Tuesday Oct. 8 in Fennville at age 87 after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Bob is survived by his significant other, Judi Atman of Holland; son Douglas…
Obituary: Gary Diepenhorst
Gary Diepenhorst, 84 Captain Gary Lee Diepenhorst, beloved father and friend, peacefully passed away at his home at the age of 84 on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. Gary was born and raised in Saugatuckand graduated from Saugatuck High School. He…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorHunter’s MoonThe year’s largest supermoon, the October Hunter’s one — came and went last week.“With the leaves falling and the deer fattened,” says the Farmer’s Almanac, “it is time to hunt. Since the harvesters have reaped the fields,…
North Shores advances inland condos plan
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Planning Commission Oct. 15 granted North Shores of Saugatuck preliminary site plan approval for a 21.42-acre, eight-condominium development north of 135th Avenue.North Shores, whose principal is Holland-based Padnos Inc. president Jeff Padnos, owns more than…
Council clicks on Clark by split count
By Scott SullivanEditorA split Saugatuck City Council Oct. 17 tapped Joe Clark to fill a seat vacated Sept. 24 by Logan White, who resigned from council because he is moving out of town.Mayor Lauren Stanton, mayor pro-tem Helen Baldwin, Scott…
Four candidates on ballot for Plainwell school board
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Three of the seven seats on the Plainwell Community Schools Board of Education are up for grabs.Four candidates are on ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, election to fill those spots.Of those candidates, three are incumbents:…
Mitchells complete half marathon to raise money for a good cause
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GRAND RAPIDS—As a member of the Otsego High School boys cross country team, sophomore Jackson Mitchell is no stranger when it comes to running 5Ks.A half marathon, though? That was a bit of a different story.“He…
Otsego marching band wraps up successful season
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego High School band program has a reputation for excellence.This year is no different.Otsego wrapped up its marching season on Saturday, Oct. 19, by taking first place in not one, but two competitions.At Grandville, Otsego…
Allegan swim posts victory over Plainwell
The winning ways continued for the Allegan girls swim & dive team thanks to a 109-63 victory over Plainwell on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to cap Senior Night for the Tigers.The win kept Allegan perfect in the SCC with a 6-0…
Otsego girls win league crown
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—With a 7-0 record during the dual-meet portion of the season, the Otsego girls cross country team entered the Wolverine Conference Championship Meet as the prohibitive favorite.The Bulldogs didn’t disappoint.Otsego had three of the top five…
Obituary: Susan Elaine (Saunders) Goodwin
Susan Elaine (Saunders) Goodwin of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Frank I Goodwin and daughter of Margaret (Curry) and Stanley Saunders, all of whom have preceded her…
Obituary: Margaret Ann VanderVeen
Margaret Ann VanderVeen, age 78, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. Margaret was born on April 2, 1946, in Hopkins to Leon and Edna (Cooley) Arnsman, Margaret’s life was a testament to her strength, her passion for music, and…
