By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—When the girls tennis teams from Otsego and Plainwell squared off on Wednesday, April 23, the match at No. 3 singles provided the most excitement.In the end, Bulldog Lydia Griffith prevailed 6-7 (2), 7-5, 6-2 over…

Wayne John Kooy, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 28, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on April 26, 1932, in Lansing, Illinois, Wayne’s life was marked by a…

By Scott SullivanEditorFifty-seven Hutchins Lake residents have sued to stop a developer from building what they call an illegally-permitted marina on the lake’s northeast side.David DeGroot, whose DeGroot Family Trust owns 79 acres, subdivided into 11 lots, with 500 feet…

By Gari Voss On Friday, April 26, 2024, the Allegan Rotary, No. 1709. District 6360 celebrated its 100th year. Originally established as a men’s service club with the motto Service Above Self, it began installing women. The group became an…

Democrats and Republicans will hold national conventions this summer in Chicago and Milwaukee, respectively.I advise you avoid traffic snarls at these mutual admiration society meetings. Prices are apt to inflate then and there as well.Protesters are sure to turn out…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN – Mattawan baseball has several talented players this season including Connor Walsh.He’s a senior for Mattawan and plays shortstop. He was moved up at the end of his freshman season. It’s the third year he’ll be…

MATTAWAN – On Tuesday, May 7, residents who live within the Mattawan Consolidated School boundaries will have the opportunity to vote on a comprehensive school bond.In a press release from the Mattawan Board of Education and District Superintendent Randy Fleenor,…

Paw Paw High School has announced its Academic Elite students for the Class of 2024. These 21 students are graduating with a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher. From a class of 152 students, this represents just…

By Katie McElvy Lady Rebels SoftballAfter making the state tournament, the Lady Rebels participated in the seeding tournament, coming up short by one run in both games. First, the Lady Rebels faced Edgewood. Both teams were held scoreless until the…

Like most of you, I chose the wrong profession if my goal was to make a lot of money. It seems the best way to achieve financial success is to run for elected office, in particular a federal office.It would…

Ms. Lula Culpepper, 66 of Valley, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Piedmont Columbus Medical Center, Columbus, GA.Public Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer…

Mr. Walter C. Calloway, Jr., 73 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL.Public Visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM CST until 6:00 PM CST at…

Funeral services for Lillian D. Slay, age 95, of LaFayette, will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Chapel Hill Methodist Church with Bro. Russell Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery with Quattlebaum…

Ms. Alison Anthony, 53 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral…

Eight LaFayette High School passed their CNA exam last week and are now CNA Certified. They are:Azajah GrimesKylie MorganKyndhal OliverZiakeria KingJoy RobinsonDanasia ThomasErykah WilkinsDaNayla Heard

By John BriceCorrespondent Springtime is that season every year when the unusual insects known as cicadas hatch in droves, however, this year will be especially notable due to an occurrence that hasn’t transpired since 1803. Brood XIX and Brood XIII,…

Seven Valley High School HOSA students passed the National Patient Care Technician certification exam ast week.They are Kendalyn Burton, Lily Smith, Kaydence Allen, Nevaeh Crane, Nykira Jackson, Meylin Romero, and KieAsia Smith

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Information received last weekend about the coming bond request is NOT a new millage.Superintendent Jim Walter notified me (Pat Maurer) that the $12.1 million request is actuallyan extension of the current debt millage assessment (2.8 mills) for a…

Five months after the Watergate break-in and about a month after Jackie Robinson made his last public appearance, Andrew Russell Wilkinson was born on Nov. 16, 1972.He was raised by men of science and capable, free-spirited women with fine taste…

By Scott SullivanEditorSubpar Sushi ManWho needs civics classes when we can learn watching local leaders fight over playgrounds? For advanced studies, turn to Traverse City, where two men engaged in what police called a “sword fight” over subpar sushi.One brought…