Rail-Trail Ribbon Cutting October 23
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In his report to the Clare City Commission last Monday evening, City Manager Jeremy Howard reported that, “The [Pere’ Marquette Rail-Trail] project is pretty much complete, barring a couple of punch list items. Bridge railings have been…
No injuries in Union Township fire
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent No injuries were reported in a house fire in Union Township Tuesday afternoon.Mt. Pleasant Firefighters had a house fire in Union Township under control in minutes Tuesday afternoon and no one was injured in the blaze.Firefighters were…
Assault leads to attempted murder charges for Vandenbos of McBain
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 41-year-old McBain man, Timothy Vandenbos, was arrested in Winterfield Township for attempted murder, assault, domestic violence, weapons and more at a Clam River Road home last Thursday, (October 3 rd ).Clare County Sheriff’s Office deputies were…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: You can sure tell it is October in an election year
I know I’ve written quite a lot about fall lately, but this has sure been a beautiful week. Lots of sunshine, cooler weather, low humidity and trees are beginning to show color all over the area. I believe the color…
Obituary: Allen Wayne Campbell
Allen Wayne Campbell, 62, passed away in his own home, surrounded by people he loved in Farwell, Michigan, on Friday, September 27th at 3:45 am. Allen’s heart was full and overflowed on all that knew him. Allen was always accompanied by…
May I Walk with You? WAR AND RELIGION
Someone said to me recently that most of the wars ever fought were over religion. It was as if he was blaming war on religion and that if we did away with religion and religious people that there would be…
Farwell girls runners second
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL – Farwell girls were second and Harrison third in the Pumpkin Patch Invitational on Tuesday.Elk Rapids was first (26) followed by Farwell (38) and Harrison (56).For Farwell, Isabella Eppert was first (20:19.53), Addyson Thormeier was seventh…
Douglas eyes bond to reset old hospital
By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas City Council agreed Monday to hire Miller Canfield as legal counsel to help issue $4 million in improvement bonds to renovate 415 Wiley Road as a new city hall and police department. The city Aug.…
Saugatuck soccer sets record for wins
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorWith its 7-0 win over Lawton on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Saugatuck boys soccer team set a record for wins in a season with 12.On Monday, Oct. 7, the Trailblazers added to that total.Hosting Schoolcraft, Saugatuck secured…
Obituary: Kathryn ‘Kit’ Lane
Kathryn ‘Kit’ Lane was lovingly welcomed into Heaven gates on Oct. 1, 2024, following years of courageously battling Parkinson’s disease.Kit was born Friday, Oct. 13, 1939 to Mabel and Lawrence Erickson. She would grow up telling everyone that Friday the…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorDating BaseWhy do I need DatingAdvice.com? At my age I do only blind dates and carbon dating. Still, for us fossils, there’s always something new.The website says “hardworking” is the one word single women use most to describe…
Veep hopeful seeks catch here
It’s not every day a Vice Presidential candidate swings by Saugatuck. But that’s what Republican hopeful JD Vance did Oct. 4, pausing while campaigning in West Michigan to go fishing with his son Vivek, 4. A security police presence spotted…
DES string spray precedes Oct. 18 Walk-a-thon
Douglas Elementary School geared up for its annual PTO-sponsored Walk-a-thon fundraiser Friday, Oct. 18 with an in-school Silly String Celebration Friday, Sept. 27.The 113 students who raised more than $300 in Walk-a-thon pledges were invited out on the nearby baseball…
Douglas forum cites infrastructure needs
By Scott SullivanEditorFive of six candidates for four open two-year seats on the Douglas City Council addressed issues at a Holland League of Women Voters-sponsored forum Oct. 2 in the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library.Incumbents Greg Freeman, John O’Malley, Neal Seabert and…
Safety week returns to Otsego Schools
The safety of students and staff members is a top priority for Otsego Public Schools officials.That’s why, for the fifth year, OPS is recognizing School Safety Week beginning Monday, Oct. 14, and running through Friday, Oct. 18.This year, along with…
Otsego honors Guthrie with Cyndi Trobeck Award
Otsego Public Schools food service coordinator Julie Guthrie (middle) received the Cyndi Trobeck Community Service Award. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Serving others in the community—particularly the children and families of Otsego—is one of Julie Guthrie’s favorite pastimes.“I love…
Otsego tennis posts victory over Harper Creek
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BATTLE CREEK—In a tune-up for regional play, the Otsego boys tennis team traveled to Battle Creek for a non-league match against Harper Creek on Monday, Oct. 7.And a successful trip it was.The Bulldogs cruised to the…
Allegan swim upends host Hastings
HASTINGS—The Allegan girls swim & dive team secured a commanding victory over Hastings on Tuesday, Oct. 1, by a final score of 105-73.This win continues the Tigers’ undefeated streak, bringing their conference record to 4-0.The Tigers’ individual event winners included…
Life as Performance Art
An online religious news service recently featured an article that hunting was really a form of conservation, and the fulfillment of God’s instructions to Adam and Eve to take dominion over the earth. That is an interesting perspective. For…
40th Annual Fennville Goose Festival this weekend
By Gari Voss Goose Festival Weekend has arrived. Fennville, Mi will open its streets from Thursday, October 10 through Sunday, October 13, 2024, to residents and visitors in celebration of the migration of geese through the fields around Fennville. This…
