Saugatuck taps Anderson as new mayor

Saugatuck taps Anderson as new mayor

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck City Council elected Holly Anderson mayor at its post-election organizational meeting Nov. 12.Her predecessor, Lauren Stanton, was chosen mayor pro-tem for the coming year.By city charter, the outgoing council picks rotating members for one one-year term, sometimes…

County clerk Genetski is Laketown pick

County clerk Genetski is Laketown pick

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

By Jim HaydenCorrespondentLaketown Township agreed Nov. 13 to offer its township manager position to Allegan County Clerk and Saugatuck resident Bob Genetski.The manager search committee instructed supervisor Linda Howell to enter contract negotiations with him.The new township board made up…

Sincler named OPS Teacher of the Year

Sincler named OPS Teacher of the Year

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20244 min read

Bonnie Sincler knew from an early age the career path she wanted to follow.“Teachers have been a very influential part of what makes me who I am today,” Sincler said. “I always wanted to make that difference to someone else.”Sincler…

PHS girls basketball holds Holiday Giveback

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20244 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Plainwell girls basketball program is on a mission to make Christmas a little merrier for some local families.And you can help.The Trojans’ home opener against Three Rivers on Tuesday, Dec. 10, will be the Holiday…

Boys Basketball Preview:

Editorial StaffNov 20, 202414 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANYouth can be a double-edged sword.Just ask Allegan coach Quentin Edwards.“Our strength as a team is our youth,” said Edwards, who enters his fourth season at the helm in Allegan after leading the Tigers to a…

Obituary: Francis “Fran” John Pickett

Obituary: Francis “Fran” John Pickett

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

Fran passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Kauhale Assisted Living & Memory Care. He was 89 years old. Born April 8, 1935 in Kalamazoo, MI to John & Lucille (Shearer) Pickett.Fran married June Vote on July 3,…

Obituary: Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson)

Obituary: Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson)

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

Joan Arlene Jerome (Johnson), a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 88 in Zeeland, Michigan. Born on July 9, 1936, in Douglas, Michigan, Joan’s life was a tapestry woven with…

Obituary: Dennis Martin

Obituary: Dennis Martin

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

Dennis Martin of Fennville passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2024, at the age of 74. Dennis was born on September 30, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan.  He graduated from Fennville High School in 1968, Central Michigan University in 1973…

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

Carol Ann Brown June 30, 1945 – November 3, 2024 Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of…

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Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

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…

Art Reach unveils new pieces at the Griswold

Art Reach unveils new pieces at the Griswold

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

By Gari Voss The Allegan Area Arts Council’s Art Reach Program hosted a Members’ Open House on Monday, November 18, 2024, to feature new pieces of art by area artists. This group of artwork ranges from beautiful landscapes to abstracts…

Busy season begins with lots of activities, choices downtown

Busy season begins with lots of activities, choices downtown

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20247 min read

By Gari Voss Get out those calendars and start scheduling the many wonderful events in the Allegan area! A great place to begin is Saturday, November 23, 2024, with arts and crafts, make-it-take its, and a bazaar. Then at 6pm,…

Bulldogs manage one win, but lose three

Bulldogs manage one win, but lose three

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20241 min read

By Pamela WhitlowThe LaFayette Bulldogs varsity basketball team kicked off the basketball season last week with a very busy schedule.The Bulldogs hosted Lee-Scott Academy during school hours, falling short 75-63.Jordan Johnson lead the Dawgs with 18 points and Jr Robinson…

RockingFest returned for fifth year to LaFayette

RockingFest returned for fifth year to LaFayette

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

By John BriceCorrespondent RockingFest On the Square returned for its fifth year in a row in downtown LaFayette on Alabama Avenue East and First Street Southeast during the late morning and afternoon hours of Saturday, November 16th of 2024. Ringing…

Lanett schools unveil remodeled fine arts center

Lanett schools unveil remodeled fine arts center

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20241 min read

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the newly remodeled Verdis F. Bible Fine Arts Center in Lanett last week. The Lanett City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Boyd, revealed the newly renovated Fine Arts Center, dedicated to Mr. Verdis F.…

Obituary: Lois Ann McLemore

Obituary: Lois Ann McLemore

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20241 min read

Lois Ann McLemore, 64, passed away Nov. 9, 2024, in Lawton, Michigan. Born May 13, 1960, Lois was a lifelong resident of Lawton and a cherished figure in her community.Lois dedicated many years to nurturing young minds as an aide…

Lawton football finishes at 8-3

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON — Lawton football coach AJ High was in his sixth year of coach and second as head coach. It was his first full season. The team was 8-3 overall and 4-1 in the league.“We always expect…

Mike’s Musings: Thanksgiving a time for family, not politics

Mike’s Musings: Thanksgiving a time for family, not politics

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season I would like to make a few observations.First, I don’t think we need to get upset over politics. I’ve read on social media, where if you voted for Trump you will not…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20245 min read

Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28 this year. We might be traveling or others traveling to see us. Maybe the great feast will be at home or somewhere else. Turkey and all the trimmings could…

Paw Paw driver arrested after vehicle crashes into house

Paw Paw driver arrested after vehicle crashes into house

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

LAWRENCE TWP. – A 21-year-old Paw Paw woman faces a charge of operating while intoxicated, (OWI) after she allegedly crashed her SUV into a portion of a Lawrence Township residence, Thursday, Nov. 14, according to a press release from the…