Obituary: Gary Len Curtiss

Obituary: Gary Len Curtiss

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20222 min read

Gary passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born one minute after his twin brother, Cary, on December 10, 1970 in Kalamazoo, the son of Leonard…

Mike’s Musings: Lincoln never gave up, prevailed

Mike’s Musings: Lincoln never gave up, prevailed

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20223 min read

By Mike WilcoxPublisherPerseverance is one of the most important quality traits. Too many of us give up at the slightest resistance and fail to accomplish our goals in life.One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is an example of persevering…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20224 min read

By G.C. StoppelNow and then a painting of three men at a writing table comes across my computer screen. They are working together on a document; more papers are beneath the table. They are John Adams, Ben Franklin and Thomas…

Blue Star

Blue Star

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20225 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorLikeI love power. Study its uses, intents, outcomes, ways to make things happen. It will change from what you’ve assumed or been taught; welcome that. We live acting.Case in point: sleepers shocking themselves awake. The Washington Post’s Tatum…

PVCP teams up with Growlers for ‘Stuff the Bus’ event

PVCP teams up with Growlers for ‘Stuff the Bus’ event

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20225 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With temperatures climbing to 90 degrees—and higher—on several occasions during the past few weeks, figuring out ways to stay warm hasn’t been an issue.That, of course, will change when the seasons change from summer to autumn…

First Annual Otsego Artisan Market deemed a success

First Annual Otsego Artisan Market deemed a success

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20223 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Kristina Spitzner and other members of the Otsego Arts Council who helped organize the First Annual Otsego Artisan Market on Saturday, June 25, were, of course, hoping the endeavor would be a successful one.They weren’t disappointed.“We…

Marathon golf event raises money for veterans memorial

Marathon golf event raises money for veterans memorial

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20223 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Matt Townsley didn’t meet his goal of completing 200 holes of golf in one day.He exceeded it.Townsley completed 201 holes at Lake Doster Golf Club on Monday, June 20, as part of a fundraiser for the…

Bang!

Bang!

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20221 min read

Christian Kindel and his little dog, Sam Bernstein, wait for Independence Day festivities on the flag variation-flanked patio west of their 247 Culver St. Kindel & Co. store in downtwon Saugatuck. More shopping and high-summer fun lie nearby. (Photo by…

July 4 parade, fireworks on tap Monday

July 4 parade, fireworks on tap Monday

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20222 min read

By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s here! July 4 festivities Monday, including a newly-routed 10 a.m. downtown Saugatuck parade and fireworks over Kalamazoo River/Lake when night falls, will launch the summer season into full, vivid color.The new parade route, occasioned by crowd safety…

4th of July to be celebrated in area cities, villages

4th of July to be celebrated in area cities, villages

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20224 min read

Allegan: Sun., July 3, 2022, 5-10pm: Allegan JubileeRiverfront Downtown AlleganEnjoy food, music, friends and fireworks! Pullman: Sun., July 3, 2022, 5:30-9pm: Concert & CookoutDowntown Pullman 109th Ave. & 58th St. PullmanJoin the Independence Day Celebration including a concert by the…

Housing Services Panel discusses way to alleviate homelessness

Editorial StaffJun 29, 202210 min read

By Leslie Ballard Eight organizations came together on a Zoom presentation hosted by the Allegan County Multi-Agency Collaborative Council (MACC) and the Allegan County Local Planning Body (LPB) to describe the services they provide and to discuss gaps in services,…

Giving back comes naturally to Lexi Koopman

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20223 min read

By Leslie Ballard “I think helping others is her future – she loves kids and does what she can to help them,” Lexi Koopman’s grandmother Diana says of her efforts to cheer up children at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital through…

Police say shooting victim was under the influence

Editorial StaffJun 29, 20221 min read

Detectives with the Michigan State Police (MSP) Fifth District Special Investigations Section (SIS) have confirmed through investigations that the deceased suspect Joseph Maverick Nagle was stopped for suspicion of impaired driving. Indicators of impairment were observed during the performance of…

Five from area on Yellow Ribbon honor flight

Five from area on Yellow Ribbon honor flight

Editorial StaffJun 24, 20224 min read

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Three area Vietnam Veterans, Richard Ellis and Victoria Ellis of Clare [and her Guardian] and Ray Aldrich of Evart [and his Guardian] were all part of the first in the nation to take part in an all-Vietnam…

Fire destroys Pole building Wednesday

Fire destroys Pole building Wednesday

Editorial StaffJun 24, 20221 min read

By Pat MaurerThree departments responded, but firefighters faced a complicated situation when a pole building, owned by Donald Dietschat 740 Witbeck Drive was destroyed by a fire Wednesday.Clare firefighters were called to the scene on the north side of Shamrock…

Spranger takes the reins ofPioneer football

Spranger takes the reins ofPioneer football

Editorial StaffJun 24, 20223 min read

by Ben MurphySports Writer From pretty much the time he was big enough to lug a bottle of water across a football field, Steven Spranger has been a part of the Clare football program. So, when hall of fame head…

Postcard from the Pines: No More Horsing Around

Postcard from the Pines: No More Horsing Around

Editorial StaffJun 24, 20225 min read

Fair week is over in Marion, Michigan. The 4-H animals and exhibits were judged, ribbons were dispensed and the auction was held. Food vendors have packed up and the carnival is gone. Our annual fair is one for the history…

Betty June Hill

Betty June Hill

Editorial StaffJun 24, 20222 min read

Betty June Hill, age 83 of Clare, formerly of Romeo, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alma.  Betty was born the daughter of the late Columbus and Gracie (Prater) Hembree on June 3, 1939 in LaFollette,…

Judy Ann Schaaf

Judy Ann Schaaf

Editorial StaffJun 24, 20222 min read

Judy Ann Schaaf, age 78 of Perry passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 24, 2022…

Brenda Faye Hart (Notter) (Bren)

Brenda Faye Hart (Notter) (Bren)

Editorial StaffJun 24, 20222 min read

Brenda Faye Hart (Notter) (Bren) age 72 died 6/16/2022 of natural causes at her home in Jackson, MI surrounded by her family.Brenda Hart was born on April 28, 1950 in Saginaw, MI. She attended Clare High School in Clare, MI.…