Genetski pulls out of Laketown search
By Jim HaydenCorrespondentDoes anyone want to be Laketown Township manager?Allegan County clerk and Saugatuck resident Bob Genetski last week withdrew his name from consideration for the position vacated Jan. 3 after 35-year manager Al Meshkin retired.In an email dated 1:34…
CMU choir pays unexpected visit to Otsego High School
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Members of the Otsego High School choir recently played host to some special guests.The Central Michigan University Chamber Singers choir visited OHS to perform and interact with the Otsego choir students.According to OHS choir director Meredith…
Ransom Library hosts annual escape room Feb. 21 to 24
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Belinda is a lovelorn librarian desperately searching for her soulmate.Are you willing to help her find her one true love out of 10 potential suitors?If so, then all you need to do is sign up for…
Otsego girls pick up pair of victories on the hardwood
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NILES—With a road win over Niles on Friday, Jan. 31, the Otsego girls basketball team would remain in second place in the Wolverine Conference standings behind Vicksburg.A loss? Well, that would drop the Bulldogs into fourth…
Allegan girls win two
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A balanced scoring attack coupled with a tenacious defensive effort.That was a winning recipe for the Allegan girls basketball team in its SAC showdown with visiting Watervliet on Friday, Jan. 31.Six Tigers scored at least five—and…
Obituary: Adam Hughes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Hughes, age 35, on January 27, 2025. Adam was a beloved spouse, a devoted parent, son, friend and all-around-one-of-a-kind human. His untimely departure leaves a void that will…
Obituary: Gordon Louis Noggles
In Memory ofGORDON L. NOGGLESGordon Louis Noggles, born April 8, 1950 in Covert, Michigan,passed away of a heart condition on December 13, 2024 at the age of 74.A long-time resident of Allegan, Gordon resided at the adult foster care home…
Obituary: Patricia Dewey
Patricia Dewey, 97 Patricia Dewey of Saugatuck passed away at 97 on Jan. 29, marking the end of an era. A native of Chicago, Pat began her lifelong artistic journey at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)…
Obituary: Nancy McKenna
Nancy McKenna, 69 Nancy McKenna, 69, of Annapolis, Md., passed away on Jan. 26, 2025, after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Until the end, she valiantly maintained her sense of humor, with a ready smile for her medical team…
Genetski withdraws from Laketown manager search
Laketown Township manager candidate Bob Genetski, the current Allegan County Clerk and Register of Deeds, has withdrawn from consideration for the manager position. The board has a special meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the township…
Bangor, Lawrence post wins
By John RaffelCorrespondent BANGOR — On Friday, it was Bangor 39 Decator 33at Bangor.Stat Leaders:Jaelynn Little 16 points; Lexi Wisniewski 12 points; K’liyana O’Steen 8 points; O’Steen 4 rebounds; Little 9 stealsCoach Bret Witkowski: :Vikings played great Decatur team at…
Obituary: Dr. David Millard
Dr. David Millard passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Jan. 30, 2025. David was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Three Rivers, Mich., the son of Carl E. Millard and Bernice (Allen) Millard.David graduated from Three Rivers High School…
Obituary: John Albert Parker
John Albert Parker, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully with his daughter and son at his side, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Medilodge of Kalamazoo, after a courageously fought battle with Huntington’s Disease. He was born Dec. 20, 1957,…
Obituary: Arthur John Arens
Arthur John Arens, 96, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Mattawan. He was born June 24, 1928, in Hancock, Michigan, the son of William Arens and Margaret (Pelkofer) Arens.Arthur and his late wife, Dorothy, founded the Paw…
Mike’s Musings: Even county governments spend unwisely: Case study, Allegan County
Our government, whether it is at the local, county, state or federal level, makes numerous decisions on how they spend taxpayers’ money. Some we can agree with, some we can’t. I would like to think with the advent of social…
Life as Performance Art
Sixty years ago a classmate said something insulting and demeaning. It left me with a choice: I could either turn his nose to 12 or tattle to the teacher. I chose the latter and right after school he turned my…
Ice Breaker Festival brings thousands to South Haven
The 31st Annual Ice Breaker Festival was held in South Haven, January 31 through Feb. 2. It featured ice sculptures, friendly competitions, including Cardboard Sleds on display, (the race was not held), Chili Cook-Off, and the Frozen Fish Fling. Horse…
Explosion, fire destroy three buildings in Geneva Township
Fire destroyed three buildings on a property on County Road 687 near 63rd Street, Geneva Township of Van Buren County, early Wednesday morning, according to South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES).SHAES responded at 6:05 a.m. after neighbors reported hearing a…
Paw Paw High School students receive top honors at choir festival
Paw Paw choir students had a great day at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival at Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac. The students prepared two pieces to sing in front of experienced adjudicators, and they received excellent feedback on their performances.…
Paw Paw High School students names to state honors choirs
This past weekend, several Paw Paw Public Schools choir students participated in the State Honors Choirs. These students went through multiple rounds of auditions, and they learned some very challenging pieces of music. They had the opportunity to perform this…
