Otsego Main Street receives $20,000 Vibrancy Grant
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorOn Wednesday, April 6, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that eight communities in Michigan had been selected to receive grants to support downtown enhancement and improvement projects.Otsego was among them.The eight…
Senior Expo back at Plainwell Days
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Organizers of the Plainwell Days Festival are planning to bring back a popular event following a two-year hiatus.The Senior Expo, which showcases products and services geared toward seniors, is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to…
Lockhart honored at Sheriff’s Rodeo
The 26th annual Chambers County Sherriff Rodeo was held this past weekend in LaFayette and a large crowd showed up for the event. Participants in the rodeo came as far as New York to participate. Sherriff Sid Lockhart along with…
Plainwell seeks community input
40 lines (6 inches)By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Are you a resident of the City of Plainwell? Or perhaps you own a business in the city. Or maybe you’re part or a community investment stakeholder group.If so, then city officials want…
Art fundraiser to to be held to help Ukrainian refugees
By Leslie Ballard Many people are asking what they can do to support the Ukrainians and help the Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-ravaged country.One action is to attend the Sunflowers for Ukraine fundraiser sponsored by Brave Art Studios & Gallery…
Residents pack city council as ORV’s, marijuana facility debated
By Leslie Ballard Extra chairs were needed to seat the attendees at Monday’s City Council meeting interested in the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) ordinance or the Special Use Permit for a Marijuana growing facility.The meeting began Lori Antkoviak, Executive Director of…
Safe Harbor “off to the races” on April 29
By Gari Voss The 14th Annual Lifeline Gala sponsored by the Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) will be “Off to the Races” on April 29, 2022 at The Silo in Allegan. To coincide with the Derby season, the evening…
Rush receives “Citizens Lifesaving Award”
Members of the Paw Paw Police Department, shown with Rush, secondfrom right, include, from left, Chief Eric Marshall, Officer Matt Johnson, and at far right,Lt. Eric Rottman. The Paw Paw Police Department recently recognized Corey Rush with a Citizen Life…
Cold weather fails to dampen spirit at LaFayette Day
Saturday morning was cool but the that did not stop a large crowd from showing up for LaFayette which took place on the courthouse square. The crowd was able to enjoy food from many vendors, crafts of all sorts and…
Lady Rebels win six, now 15-4
By Tanya Lovelace The Lady Rebels go six for six this week to make their record 15-4 for the season. The Lady Rebels blew out Lakeside 11-1. The Rebels fired up their offense in the first inning. Natalie Lovelace grounded…
Obituary: Alicia Kay Hurst
Alicia Kay Hurst 54 of LaFayette, Alabama died Monday April 4, 2022. Alicia was born in LaFayette August 11, 1967 to the late Edward Thomas Hurst and the late Marie Ozley Hurst. Graveside services will be held Saturday April 9,…
Seniorless Marion softball hopes to compete
by Ben MurphySports Writer A quick glance at the Marion softball team’s roster and one might think they are in for a rebuilding year. The Eagles, who went 18-5 last year and won a district championship should still be in…
New Farwell softball coach hopes to keep winning tradition
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell softball team had much success under longtime head coach Steve Klinge. Al Esterline, an assistant on last year’s team that went 23-15 believes that the program’s success should continue under his leadership as well.“The…
Postcard from the Pines: Library Noise
This week has turned into a topsy-turvy one, to say the least. And so, because of an illness in our family, and that takes president over all, I am giving you a Ghost of a memory.Any stories about the M.…
Obituary: Stewart Leland Dewey
Stewart Leland Dewey: age 63 passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. Stewart was born to parents William Arthur and Elva June (Osborn) Dewey on July 27th, 1958, in Midland, Michigan. He married Sharon…
Obituary: Linda J. Rogers
Linda J. Rogers, age 77 of Clare, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Linda was born the daughter of the late Norman Richard and Shirley Mae (Durkee) Gillespie on May 3, 1944 in Detroit. She was…
Obituary: Betty Jean Baker
Betty Jean Baker, age 91, of Mason, Michigan, went to her heavenly home on March 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on December 20, 1930, in McBain, Michigan, the daughter of Dr. Bert and Sarah (nee Meyering)…
