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- Triemstra attends Google Champions of Education event
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor An incredible experience.That’s how Otsego Public Schools director of technology Michelle Triemstra described her recent trip to Dublin, Ireland, for the Google Champions of Education Symposium.Triemstra was one of 150 individuals from 80 countries selected to participate in the three-day event.“I was very surprised and honored that I was selected,” she Read More… - Plainwell schools collect donations for PVCP
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor In 1973, a group of like-minded individuals in the Plainwell area came together to create the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project.The goal of the project? To provide food items and gifts to families in need residing in the Plainwell Community Schools district.Fifty years later, the PVCP is still going strong. And Plainwell Read More… - Plainwell Middle Schoolrobotics teams perform well
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NAPOLEON—A pair of the Plainwell Robotics Club’s middle school teams made the one-and-a-half hour trek to Napoleon High School for a competition on Saturday, Dec. 2.The teams made sure the trip was worth it.Team The Chosen One was part of the tournament’s winning alliance. As a result, the team has been Read More… - Hopkins pulls away from Saugatuck with strong second half
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOPKINS—The first quarter of the season-opening boys’ basketball game between Saugatuck and Hopkins on Tuesday, Nov. 28, couldn’t have been closer.Literally.Each team scored 13 points through the first eight minutes of play, with each side relying heavily on a long-range attack.The rest of the game wasn’t quite that close as the Read More… - Allegan boys bowling wins two matchesBy Jason WesseldykSports Editor SOUTH HAVEN—The season is off to a strong start for the Allegan boys bowling team.Hosting Kalamazoo Christian at Lakeside Entertainment in South Haven on Monday, Dec. 4, the Tigers posted the 29-1 victory to improve to 2-0.Allegan won both baker games 184-93 and 180-114 before taking the match-play games 799-588 and Read More…
- Obituary: Donald Eugene Drew
Donald Eugene Drew January 12, 1955 – November 28, 2023 Donald Eugene Drew, a man of quiet strength and humble spirit, passed away on the 28th of November 2023, at the age of 68. Born on January 12, 1955, Donald’s journey through life was marked by his loving nature, generosity, and the skillful touch of Read More… - Obituary: Norman Bruce Pierson
Norman Bruce Pierson (age 84) April 22, 1939 – November 27, 2023 Norman Bruce Pierson was born on April 22, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Neil & Lillian Pierson. Norm was the oldest of 4 boys (brothers Wrex, Thomas, and James). Norm attended Western Michigan University for his undergraduate degree in music education. While Read More… - Obituary: Ronald Owen BlakeRonald Owen Blake, known affectionately as Ronald to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 70. Born on October 9, 1953, in La Grange, Indiana, to the late Robert and Geraldine (Simpson) Blake, Ronald was a man of gentle spirit and kind heart whose Read More…
- Life as Performance Art
A good friend once said that contentment was an act of radical defiance. That was interesting, and she went on to explain, “No one wants to be content. It’s like settling, like saying something is good enough or almost good. Worse, they’ve got it in for anyone who claims to be contented because that means you’re happy, and Read More… - Allegan’s parade inaugurates new streetscape
By Gari Voss Allegan’s first Festive Friday of the year found the streets lined with a crowd representing all ages waiting for the Holiday Parade and the arrival of Santa Claus. With 30 parade entries, hundreds of watchers were delighted by the lights, blow ups, notable characters like Mario and the Ghost Busters, in addition Read More… - 4-H’s Liepe calls it quits after 45 years of service
By Gari Voss 4-H has developed thousands of leaders, and one is Dian Liepe. Dian has a rich history with Michigan 4-H that began when she was a 4-H participant. What she experienced through her youth and teen years was expanded when she graduated from Michigan State University and decided to accept the program assistant Read More… - Two top county health officialssubmit resignationsBy John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Board of Commissioners chairman James Storey announced two longtime county employees in key positions sent emails recently announcing resignations from their respective positions.“Angelique Joynes advised Board of Commissioners members that she would be leaving her position as county health officer and head of the county’s health department at Read More…
- Mike’s Musings: Time to say good riddance to UN
My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it has become too big and bureaucratic, and divisive to get anything of substance done.All the Read More… - OPS to hold grand opening for aquatic center Dec. 10By Jason WesseldykSports Editor In October 2021, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Otsego Public Schools’ new aquatic center.And now the center is ready for its close-up.OPS will host the grand opening celebration for the Otsego Aquatic Center from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10.A ceremony commemorating the facility’s opening is slated to Read More…
- Bloom Eatery opens doors in downtown Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Sometimes you just know when something is right.That’s the way Mark Nieuwenhuis felt when he saw the retail space that was available for lease at 137 N. Main St. in downtown Plainwell.“The first time I saw that space, I knew it was the perfect location for Bloom,” Nieuwenhuis said. “It just Read More… - Otsego Indoor Market takes place Saturday, Dec. 2
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAre you looking for some unique Christmas gifts for family and friends? Or maybe you’re in the mood to treat yourself to some tasty offerings or homemade crafts.Either way, the Otsego Holiday Farmers Market has you covered.The market, which runs from 12 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, will be inside Read More… - Girls Basketball Season PreviewBy Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANContinued improvement.That’s what third-year Allegan coach Sharron Thompson is hoping—and expecting—to see from his team this season.“I expect us to have a really good season,” he said. “This is a good group of hardworking girls ready to compete. Last year our record was 7-14 after going 3-17 my first year, and Read More…
- Obituary: Conrad Lee Caines, 84Conrad Lee Caines, 84, of Wynnewood, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Conrad was born on April 7, 1939 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Francis and Katherine (Weber) Caines. He moved to Oklahoma in 1977. At an early age he found a love for training horses; pleasure, barrels, poles but his Read More…
- Life as Performance Art
Don, whose last name I have forgotten, had been a career, a Drill Instructor on Paris Island, and finally hung up his hat after thirty years. Too young to sit around at home or drink too much at the VFW Hall, he took a job as the “maintenance guy” at the place where I had Read More… - New Allegan downtown officially opens with ribbon cutting
By Gari Voss The official Ribbon Cutting for the Allegan Downtown Improvement Project / Streetscape on Sat., Nov. 25, 2023, brought a couple hundred people to the new Trowbridge Plaza near Minnie’s. The gathering afforded the opportunity to celebrate the dream of revitalizing Downtown Allegan.City Manager Joel Dye stated, “Together we have witnessed this dream Read More…