DAR and LOPA donate to veteran’s relief
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare County Veteran’s Services were recently the recipients of $1,650 donated by members of the Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and with the “very generous support” of the Lake of The Pines…
Last chance to vote Tuesday!
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent After months of political wrangling on TV with commercials beyond count and signs and banners everywhere, all between candidates on the ballot November 5th, the big day is nearly here – only four days away in case…
South Haven Writer Experiences a Renaissance
By James Windell Johanna Nauraine is enjoying her writing success lately. “This period of my life is my personal renaissance,” she commented recently during an interview in her South Haven apartment. “I was just notified that my short fiction horror…
Neidlinger is SPS super- pick
By Scott Sullivan Editor Mark Neidlinger will succeed Tim Travis seven years ago stepping from Middle/High School principal to superintendent of Saugatuck Public Schools. The school board picked Neidlinger Oct. 22, on heels of a public interview, to succeed Travis,…
Bond ask won’t mean new taxes, mayor says
By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas Mayor Cathy North issued a statement Oct. 24 emphasizing city council’s proposed $4-million bond request to renovate 415 Wiley Road into a city hall/police station will not require new taxes for residents and businesses. The…
Obituary: Mr. Frederick Roscoe Drake
Mr. Frederick Roscoe Drake, 62, of Atlanta, GA (formerly of Roanoke) died Monday, October 21, 2024, at Harbor Grace Hospice, Atlanta, GA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Canaan Baptist Church, 7485 County Road 278,…
Obituary: Joan Dyer Lambeth
Lafayette, AL. – Joan Dyer Lambeth, age 87, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.Joan is survived by her husband, William Lambeth; daughters, Debbie Vail (Walter), Beverly Cain (Mike); 6 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.Joan was preceded in death by…
Obituary: Mrs. Willie Mae Bradshaw
Mrs. Willie Mae Bradshaw, 90, of Roanoke died Friday, October 18, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 3435 County Road 288, Five Points at 1:00 p.m. (CST)…
Bulldogs treated to new locker room
The LaFayette Bulldogs were treated to a surprise a few weeks ago.The players were brought out to the fieldhouse with their eyes closed and Head Coach Juan Williams revealed a totally new renovated locker room with flashing lights and music…
Rebels cruise past Cougars with unstoppable ground attack
by Katie McElvy On September 2, the Chambers Academy Rebels visited the Fort Dale Eagles. As Luke Tarver took the ball to the house on a 63-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage, a veteran Eagle fan turned…
Plans for new quarry in Cusseta spark outrage
By John BriceCorrespondentNews of plans to construct a new rock quarry in the portion of Cusseta located in Chambers County spread on social media this past week, leaving many local residents shocked and upset. According to the description on a…
LaFayette City Council approves smoke alarm program, other contracts
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, October 28th of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David…
Obituary: William (Bill) Weaver Hess
William (Bill) Weaver Hess of Saugatuck passed away peacefully Oct. 21, 2024, after fighting a long illness. He is survived by his loving partner of 46 years, Michael (Mike) Mattern, four nieces and one nephew. Bill was predeceased by his…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorJust becauseyou don’t know what itmeans doesn’t meanit means nothing. We’re No. 135!Saugatuck is the third Most Zen City in Michigan and 135th in the nation, per Mission Connection. With elections looming, this is balm to know.“In our…
Face of America
… as seen in Rado Kirov’s reflective sculpture “Pyramid” outside the Douglas Police Station on Center Street. The predominant yellow of fall leaves and silver of the sculpture surface have been color-inverted here. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Transformed
Downtown Douglas’s Center Street was transformed Sautrday night for Hystopolis Productions’s annual Adult Walking Halloween Parade. The event yearly draws more than 10,000 viewers and costumed participants, and follows afternoon fun including a downtown Saugatuck Family Parade. This photo is…
City council races are highlights here
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck and Douglas voters have choices for city councils Tuesday, Nov. 5.In Saugatuck, incumbents Helen Baldwin, Scott Dean, Gregory Muncey and Lauren Stanton face challenges from Joe Leonatti, Chris Peterson and Sherry Tedaldi for four open two-year seatsIn…
Regional Champions!
The Otsego girls cross country team has established itself as one of the premier programs in the state of Michigan, as evidenced by the Division 2 state championships the Bulldogs earned in 2015, 2016 and 2022.This year has been no…
Plainwell marching band heads to MCBA State Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Michigan Competing Band Association will host its State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit.And for the fourth straight year, the Plainwell High School marching band will be included in the festivities.PHS…
Otsego girls continue winning tradition with regional championship
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PORTAGE—Coming into this season, Otsego cross country coach Steve Long figured his girls team would be good, but he didn’t know exactly what to expect.After all, the Bulldogs graduated two of the top three runners in…
