SEARS, DAVID LESLIE, age 69, of Weidman, passed away Friday, Nov 8, 2024, at his home.A Graveside Service will take place at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at North Brinton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled…

Hunting Season arrived this morning with all of the annual “hoopla” especially a bit north of here where I grew up.It really is a special time of year in this, the “North Country.” I include Clare County because this is…

Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, October 31, November 1, November 2. A triduum that reminds us of the Easter Triduum, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.It’s the Pascal Mystery, the Death, and Resurrection of Jesus to save…

By Scott Sullivan Editor Oval Beach parking fee hikes passed last spring helped net Saugatuck a $123,931.04 profit this season, figures shared with city council at its Nov. 6 workshop show. Treasurer Nicole Bredeweg told members increasing day-use motor vehicle…

By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck voters returned three incumbents but replaced another in the Nov. 5 city council race for four open two-year seats. In Douglas, all four incumbents faced down two challengers for four available two-year seats. Saugatuck Township…

By Scott Sullivan Editor The wind in the willow didn’t mix well Nov. 1 as large south section of the iconic tree in Cook Park fell and blew in speculation about what’s next. “I love that willow,” said Saugatuck City…

By Jim Hayden Correspondent Laketown Township is getting its manager search team together and taking on the road after interviewing three finalists for the position. The committee Nov. 6 interviewed Bob Genetski, Brandon Mersman and Karen Sherwood during a five-hour…

By Scott Sullivan Editor A man who turned himself in to police this spring at a Ganges church was sentenced last Thursday to decades in prison for murdering his girlfriend.  Brandon Ortiz-Vite, 26, asked for mercy in Kent County Circuit…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorDECATUR—Chris Foley gave the Saugatuck faithful reason to cheer late in the first quarter of the Trailblazers’ Division 8 football district title game against Decatur on Friday, Nov. 8.With Saugatuck trailing 8-0, Foley broke free for a…

By Scott SullivanEditorGravity’s RainbowExtra! Extra: Could Gravitational-Wave “Memories” Prove Einstein Wrong?Scientific American gave us this grabber headline recently, claiming Albert Einstein’s 1916 general theory of relativity may soon be refuted. Or maybe not. If there’s one thing I love about…

By Scott SullivanEditorFor all this year’s sound and fury, little changed in local elections this year.Saugatuck voters returned three incumbents but replaced another with a past council veteran in the Nov. 5 city council race for four open two-year seats.In…

Friends from the Radar Hill Hiking Club, RiverWood Council, Saugatuck city and township parks committees gathered before taking a Halloween hike on Saugatuck’s old airport property. The city, township and Outdoor Discovery Center are working to create public trails and…

After seven months of construction, the opening of Otsego Public School’s new on-site student health center is nearly here.The district will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., with an open house to follow until 8…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Former Plainwell High School choir director Keith Cahoon will take the stage at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.And he’s bringing some friends with him.Vocalists Ann Berchem and Tony Beacco…

On Monday, Nov. 11, Americans throughout the country took time to pause and relfect on the sacrifices made by those who have served or continue to serve in the military on Veterans Day. In Otsego, a ceremony was held at…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—After posting a perfect 7-0 record during the regular-season portion of the Southwest and Central Swim Conference schedule, the Allegan girls swim & dive team entered the Conference Championship Meet as the team to beat.And try…

Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber, 90, of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 70 years, Marilyn, by his side on Sunday October 27, 2024. Born July 10, 1934 at his parents’ home at…

Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell, 86, of Holland, MI went in the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born in Grand Haven, MI on February 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry Willis and Henrietta…

By Gari Voss Allegan area residents braved a stiff wind and dropping temperature to gather on Monday, November 11, 2024, beginning at 11am and celebrate all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and the rededicate…

By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…