2024

Jo Ann Raymond, age 85 of Clare, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. Jo was born the daughter of George and Cora (Wilson) Conklin on February 5, 1939 in Flint. She was united in…

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s girls basketball team will enter the holiday break with a 2-2 record.On Tuesday, “we dropped a tough game against Meridian, losing 74-43,” Harrison coach Ryan Carlstrom said. “Leading the way for us was Lydia…

There is a story about St. Francis of Assisi that after his conversion God asked him to build his church. Of course, he said yes, and he gathered stones and began to build the walls. It was hard work! Then…

Christmas has to be the most hectic, wonderful time of the whole year.With the big day only five days away now, I’m finally, nearly, or almost ready…or something.Gifts have been wrapped, packed and mailed to the California and North Carolina…

By Genine Hopkins The Hayes Township General Board of Trustees held their final meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Below are some of the items discussed.After calling the meeting to order, conducting the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Kudos to Clare Business Owner Jim Paetschow who, in the spirit of the Christmas season and because of his love for animals, recently “Paid it Forward” when he decided to donate all adoption fees at the Clare…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare is growing again. Thanks to the generosity a couple of years ago from Steve Letherer of Letherer Truss.At Monday’s meeting the City Commissioners voted to approve a Purchase and Sales Agreement with Scannell Properties, a real…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMARTIN—Start strong and then hold on.That was the formula the Saugatuck boys basketball team used to secure a 43-36 SAC divisional win over Martin on Friday, Dec. 13.The Trailblazers, who improved to 2-4 overall, led 12-0 after…

Looked like a green Christmas for Saugatuck’s Oval Beach and surrounding environs last week, but weather forecasters were anything but unanimous. Whatever the elements bring, here’s a wish days and nights will be bright for us all. (Photo by Scott…

By Scott SullivanEditorChristmas BirdsCivilized wildlife abounds in these parts, especially with Christmas coming. Hence a Tri-Community Wildlife Committee was born to save us from their/our excesses.The Australian outback saw a similar fate after World War I “soldier settlers” were incentivized…

By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council Monday approved spending $285,337 for water main, sewer and surface restoration on now-closed Ferry Street.That will cover Douglas’s sole responsibility in the two-pronged project to reopen the key north-south link to homes and tourist attraction…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When Linnea Lucas took an introduction to psychology class as part of her general education requirements during her first semester of college, something clicked.“I loved tapping into the minds and hearts of people to help bring…

Jeffery Haase’s tenure as Otsego Public Schools superintendent will come to an end at the conclusion of the current school year.Haase, who came to OPS in July 2014, recently announced his plan to retire. His final day on the job…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference held its annual relay meet in Allegan on Wednesday, Dec. 11.And it was Plainwell that reigned supreme, racking up 330 points to outdistance runner-up Marshall by 68 points. South…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—A back-and-forth, gritty and ugly battle.That’s the way Allegan girls basketball coach Sharron Thompson described his team’s SAC non-divisional game against host Martin on Tuesday, Dec. 10.And in the end, it was the Tigers who picked…

Elizabeth Sisty of Holland, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by friends on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at age 97. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 2nd, 1927.  She was sarcastic, feisty and full of drive and compassion.…

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Royal Remington on December 11, 2024 in Allegan, Michigan.  Ron was born on July 13, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Ron grew up in Bloomingdale, Michigan and was…

Marvin Voss Retired U.S. Postal Worker of over 30 years and Michigan Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Marvin Harold Voss passed away December 15, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1940, in Breedsville, MI.In 1960, Marvin enlisted in the…

Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos)…

James Howard Hartman, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Wings Home in Allegan.  Born January 9, 1941 in Celina, OH, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Dorsen) Hartman and was the…