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- OHS recognizes top seniors from Class of ‘23
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Addyson Thomas had no trouble finding ways to stay busy during her time at Otsego High School.In addition to being president of the National Honor Society and treasurer of the Student Council, Thomas also participated in St. Margaret’s youth program, Purple Committee, the VanAndel Institute Ambassador Program, Bulldog Buddies and was Read More… - Plainwell’s Island City Fest offers three days of fun
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Island City Festival is back in full force.After being cancelled due to COVID in 2020 followed by one-day events the past two years, the festival returns as a multi-day event for 2023.The festivities kicked off today (Thursday, June 8) and will last until Saturday, June 10.The Island City Festival committee Read More… - Otsego Public Schools offers summer meals, reading opportunities
The Otsego Public Schools’ Bulldogs Bookin’ Bus will be making stops on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer to provide students in the district with opportunities to check out books. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The 2022-23 school year ended today (Thursday, June 8) for students who attend Otsego Public Schools.But the district’s service Read More… - Otsego places sixth, Allegan takes third at State FinalsBy Jason WesseldykSports Editor ANN ARBOR—The Otsego girls tennis team made a little history on Saturday, June 3.Making it to at least the quarterfinals in five flights, the Bulldogs amassed 11 points to finish in a tie for sixth place. Not only did that make Otsego the highest-placing public school, but it also marked the Read More…
- Obituary: Steven L. Yerxa
August 31, 1959 – May 26, 2023 Steven L. Yerxa, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on May 26, 2023, at the age of 63. He entered his Heavenly home at 8:35 pm at Ascension Borgess Hospital after a long-term illness. Steven was married to his loving wife, Rose Yerxa, for Read More… - Obituary: Edgar Allen Guigue
Edgar Allen Guigue, 98 of South Haven, Michigan, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born April 7, 1925, in Port Huron, Michigan, he was the son of the late Eli and Mary (Olsen) Guigue and he was the faithful husband of Hazel Marie (Russell) Guigue. Edgar lived a Read More… - Obituary: Tod Matthew HatfieldTod Matthew Hatfield, 62, of Otsego, MI passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Ely Manor in Allegan. Born July 15, 1960 in Plainwell, he was the son of the late Floyd and Darlene (Risner) Hatfield. Tod was the owner and operator of Reflections Metal Finishing. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and playing Read More…
- Life as Performance Art
Decades ago, when Montreal hosted a world’s fair, a friend of my parents had only three days to see everything. For a normal person, that would not be sufficient time, but he was not someone considered normal. People said he was dumber than dirt, an odd ball, a bubble off center, and just plain strange. To make Read More… - Bridgefest this weekend despite construction
By Gari Voss Bridgefest Activities to watch for…Downtown Allegan may be under construction, but that should not dampen Bridgefest fun. Wonderful experiences can be found in every corner of the city on June 10. The shops will be open with in-store surprises, the community and arts tents will offer treasures and information, rides and games Read More… - Fennville Board of Educationselects new superintendent
Pictured is Dr. Doug Greer, the school district’s new superintendent. By Gari Voss After a search process facilitated by the Michigan Leadership Institute that began in February 2023, the Fennville Board of Education selected Dr. Doug Greer as the school district’s new superintendent.Dr. Greer graduated with a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration Read More… - County cited by EGLE for too much smogBy John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Commission chairman James Storey has announced Allegan and neighboring shoreline counties were cited last week for ozone (smog) designation as temperatures soared into the high 80’s and 90’s.“The designation from Michigan’s environmental agency, EGLE, called on residents to refrain from operating motorized machinery, including personal vehicles, to lessen Read More…
- Fennville disbands local police force, contracts with countyDedicated police coverage will return to Fennville City in July, more than six months after the police chief resigned and after two candidates for the chief role backed out at the last minute.The city commission on Monday, June 5, voted unanimously to contract for one fulltime officer from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, bringing to Read More…
- Mike’s Musings: ChatGPT writes why local newspapers are important
I wrote an opinion a couple weeks ago about AI, and how it is fast invading many aspects of our society. One offshoot of AI is ChatGPT, a very popular application that students and professionals use to create reports, essays and the like. I was curious about its capabilities, so I asked ChatGPT to write Read More… - Grayling ends McBain’s baseball seasonBy John Raffel Correspondent MCBAIN – Grayling defeated McBain 4-2 in a predistrict game on Tuesday to end the Ramblers’ baseball. “Suan Kim pitched really well tonight,” McBain coach Shaun Mulder said. “I’m really proud of how far he has come as a pitcher this season. He worked extremely hard at it and it showed by Read More…
- Otsego softball drops two to Three RiversBy Jason WesseldykSports Editor THREE RIVERS—The first game of the softball doubleheader between Otsego and Three Rivers on Tuesday, May 23, ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Bulldogs.After plated a run in the top of the seventh inning to take a 10-9 lead, Otsego surrendered a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame Read More…
- Obituary: Dean Edward Beatty
Dean Edward Beatty, 92 passed away, Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan Michigan. Born October 23, 1930 in Detroit Michigan to Joseph and Jean Beatty. United in marriage to the late Margaret Mary O’Connell on November 11, 1948 in Angola Indiana. Dean is survived by sons; Chuck (Debbie) Beatty, David Beatty, Read More… - Obituary: Robert Lysle Pullen
Robert Lysle Pullen, age 85, passed away at his home in Allegan, Michigan on Friday, April 28, 2023. Robert was born in Allegan in 1937 and was the son of George and Louise (Weber) Pullen. Bob was always interested in flying and after receiving flight instruction at Padgham Field, he first soloed at the age Read More… - Obituary Marilyn Geneene Morrisson
Marilyn Geneene Morrisson, 84, of Otsego, MI., passed away Friday May 19, 2023, at Boulder Creek Assisted Living, in Rockford, MI. Born September 27, 1938, in Goshen, IN., she was the daughter of the late George William and Pearl (Moser) Hoot. Geneene was the devoted wife of the late Raymond A. Morrisson for more than Read More… - Life as Performance Art
Someone asked if it bothered me that sometimes people don’t like what I have written for the newspaper. My answer is always the same: Not at all. I know I have never sat down at the keyboard with the intention of irritating or angering anyone. I avoid being a propagandist and write what I believe is true. Read More… - Allegan honors those who gave of themselves
Allegan’s Color Guard of Veterans led the parade from Downtown Allegan up Ely and Arbor Streets to Oakwood Cemetery. Following the Guard, marched the Allegan High School Band. Once attendees were assembled, Master of Ceremonies Pete Antkoviak moved into the program with the Rev. Chris Laughlin giving the invocation and the Boy Scouts presenting the Read More…