Stop talking and provide meaningful action to curb school violence
Here’s a sobering statistic. There have been 2032 school shootings in the U.S. since 1970 and the number of shootings is increasing in frequency. Yet very little is being done to help our vulnerable school children.We can talk. We can…
Saugatuck boys secure eighth consecutive SAC title
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor CONSTANTINE—Three days after winning a Division 3 regional championship, the Saugatuck boys track team was in search of another title at the SAC Championship Meet on Tuesday, May 24.Securing the league crown would be no easy…
Life as Performance Art
We know the well-established choreography after every mass shooting: Politicians, police officers, and other head to the microphone and trot out the well-known, safe and approved line, “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims….” Immediately afterwards…
Obituary: Florence “Flo” Fluty
Florence “Flo” Fluty, 84, of Gobles, MI and Punta Gorda, FL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home on Baseline Lake surrounded by her family. She was born August 26, 1937, in…
Obituary: Harry “Butch” Eugene Winslow
Harry “Butch” Eugene Winslow, 74, of New Carlisle, IN, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Memorial Hospital after a valiant fight against bladder cancer from Agent Orange. After his older sister, Linda Lou Winslow, passed away at just 9 months…
Plainwell High School names top graduating seniors
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor As a junior, Elijah Veen established himself as one of the top cross country runners in Division 2, finishing 18th at the state finals to earn All-State honors.Veen brought that same passion and desire for excellence…
Plainwell celebrates graduation for Class of ‘22
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Plainwell High School Class of 2022 went from the ranks of active students to that of alumni as the school held is commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 26.Despite a threat of rain, the weather cooperated…
Alamo Elementary DI team places second at Global Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KANSAS CITY—Team members, coaches and parents from the Bubble Buddies—a Destination Imagination team from Alamo Elementary School in Otsego—were starting to get nervous.The team had finished competing in the Global Finals in Kansas City and were…
Concert, 10k race headline 2022 Bridgefest
Bridgefest Returns in 2022 Celebrate the historic Second Street Bridge, now the centerpiece of the award-winning Riverfront Park, on the second Saturday of June in Downtown Allegan!The fun begins on Friday night with the kickoff to the free summer concert…
Allegan pays tribute to soldiers who died fighting for us
Led by members of the Gen. Benjamin Pritchard Camp 20 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Allegan Memorial Day Parade 2022 stepped off from the Allegan…
Deputies investigate fatal accident
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to reports of a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 108th avenue just west of 34th street in Trowbridge township.The crash wound up being a fatality.Deputies located a minivan…
Pullman Pride Day features many events
By Gari Voss All are welcome to gather in Pullman, MI for a fun-filled weekend. From Friday, June 3rd to Sunday, June 5th, the Pullman community will celebrate with numerous activities for individuals of all ages while earning money for…
Farwell softball takes broom to Vestaburg
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell softball team was able to pick up two non-league wins at Vestaburg on Tuesday. The Lady Eagles won the opener 12-0 and claimed an 11-1 win in game two.Maddy Travis had the win in…
Postcard from the Pines: Lilacs, Road Work and the Last Garage Sale…
It’s almost the end of May, and with a few weather blips, we seem to be on track to welcome June’s weather, right on time. Mom Nature agrees and has showered the landscape with the most spectacular lilac blooms in…
Obituary: Helen Arlene Richardson
Helen Arlene Richardson, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at home with family by her side. She was 88.Helen was born on September 17, 1933 to Arly and Vera (VanWegen) Reedy in Sylvan Township, Michigan. Her life…
Obituary: Richard (Dick) Eugene Archey
Richard (Dick) Eugene Archey, also affectionately known as “Arch”, a lifelong resident of Clare, passed away surrounded by his family on May 18, 2022 at MyMichigan Health – Midland. He was 62 years old. Dick was born on March 30, 1960…
Obituary: Bradley Allen Johnson
Bradley Allen Johnson, of Traverse City, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at his home. He was 29.Brad was born on August 29, 1992 to Daniel and Ann (Towe) Johnson in Alpena, Michigan. He was engaged to be married…
Obituary: Louise (Melnek) Weldon
Louise (Melnek) Weldon, age 88, of Clare, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home. She was born the daughter of Harold and Sadie (Penrose) Clute on March 20. 1934, near Clare. Louise attended school in Beaverton and Clare and…
Obituary: Norris E. Wilson
Norris E. Wilson – Age 83 of Lake, MI was reunited with his son, Kyle, on May 19, 2022. Norris was born to parents Robert Henry Carl and Hulda (Reynolds) Wilson in Surrey Township on March 8, 1939. Norris graduated…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: June arrives Wednesday!
I dream about this time of year on those long, dark cold days in February.Trouble is when it finally arrives, it only lasts a little while, but then you have to make the most of it when it arrives.We headed…
