White Pigeon schools close for day due to ‘potential threat’
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — White Pigeon Community Schools were closed Friday, Jan. 16 due to what district officials called a “potential threat.”In a Facebook post Friday morning, the district stated they are working with local law enforcement…
Sturgis woman killed, another injured, in Sherman Twp. crash
SHERMAN TWP. — A 55-year-old Sturgis woman was killed, while another woman was hospitalized, following a two-vehicle crash in Sherman Township last week.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:39 p.m.…
Woman killed in Fabius Twp. crash
FABIUS TWP. — A 20-year-old woman was killed in a traffic crash that occurred in Fabius Township last week.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Wednesday, Jan. 14 in the area of Constantine Road and Shorewood…
May I Walk with You? Blessed
It finally happened. I am retired! Who could ask for more? Then it happened. We had planned to sell the office, but God had something better in mind. Through the grapevine I learned of a doctor who may be interested…
Two die in US-127 two-vehicle crash
On Sunday, January 18, 2026 at approximately 12:19 p.m. the Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash on southbound US-127 near Colonville Rd in Grant Township. Initial reports indicated a vehicle traveling on northbound US-127 had…
City of Clare announces north + south passenger rail project
By Lindsey Ashley At this Monday’s meeting, City Manager Jeremy Howard announced the North + South Passenger Rail Project.The North + South Rail Project is a proposed new transportation service that would connect cities in Southwest Michigan to mid-Michigan and…
BOC hears from Pirnstill who hopes to convert church to comfort home, Sentz announces candidacy for Sheriff
By Patricia Ferrell Wednesday’s Clare County Board of Commissioners meeting started off with Vice Chairman Rick Fancon being re-elected to this position in the Board of Commissioners Room at the courthouse in Harrison.Steven Sentz, of Grant Township, was then up…
Senior skier having strong start
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Kendall Parsons is a senior on the Clare girls ski team and is anticipating on having a standout winter for the Pioneers.This is her fourth year of skiing.The first year I made it on varsity,”…
Saugatuck boys earn first victory of the season
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorIt’s been said that good things come to those who wait.That was the case for the Saugatuck boys basketball team.After dropping their first eight games of the season, the Trailblazers broke into the win column thanks to…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorTrumping the SharkThere’s go big or go home, then there’s stealing a shark out of an aquarium. Three sharknappers did so in San Antonio last month, smuggling it out in a baby stroller.Viewers’ knee-jerk reaction to coo at…
Proposed Enclave would add 36 township homes
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Planning Commission was scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 20 to weigh a proposed 36-unit The Enclave condominium development on 9.718 acres at 6549 Old Allegan Road, adjacent to Blue Star Highway.Johnny Walker, with Exxel Engineering, on Dec.…
Otsego food service staff earn ServSafe certification
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego Public Schools’ food service staff set a new standard this year.Every member of the department earning a Managerial ServSafe Certification—a nationally recognized credential in food safety and handling.According to district officials, this marks the first…
Plainwell seeks public feedback on proposed Papermill site development
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The City of Plainwell is asking residents to share their thoughts on a proposed commercial development at the former Plainwell Papermill property.Public feedback will be collected during the Plainwell City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 26,…
Mother/Son Game Night coming to OHS Jan. 30
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Meet the team, play some games, grab a snack and stick around for tipoff—that’s the playbook for this year’s Mother/Son Game Night at Otsego High School.The event is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30, and will run…
Christian Neighbors offers ‘Story Hour Cook’ for young chefs
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor If your child enjoys stories and isn’t afraid to get a little flour on their sleeves, Christian Neighbors has an event that might be right up their alley.At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, Christian Neighbors…
Allegan girls earn win over Delton
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor DELTON—When the Allegan girls basketball team traveled to Delton on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Tigers were at less than full strength.Sickness had hampered the Tigers’ roster, limiting how many players were available for first-year coach Ernie…
Life as Performance Art
1-22 Stoppel-cr By G.C. StoppelTwice, in less than 12 hours and from two different sources, I heard basically the same message on how to deal with the swirling chaos in much of the news.The first was when I watched the…
Dreary, freezing, snow mark Martin Luther King Day
Downtown Allegan on Monday afternoon looks rather forlorn as Hubbard St. is covered in snow with plow drifts ten feet high. Usually it is extremely difficult to find a parking space, but not on this day.
Warming Center open for those seeking shelter, warmth
The January high temperatures have continually been in the teens or low twenties when the average is usually around 30 degrees. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of Will and Angela Walker, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and the First…
Freezing temperatures combined with lots of snow make travel difficult
A massive chain-reaction pileup involving more than 100 vehicles snarled Interstate 196 near Zeeland on Monday morning, January 19, leaving several people injured and forcing a lengthy closure of the highway amid hazardous winter conditions.The crash — reported at about…
