By Scott SullivanEditorMunicipalities allowing marijuana sales will receive $56,453.44-per-licensed shop in revenues from the state next week, according to just-released Michigan Department of Treasury figures.That means Douglas (with Green Koi and Afficianado dispensaries) will receive $112,906.88, Saugatuck Township (New Standard)…

By Gari VossCorrespondent City of Allegan Police Chief Jay Gibson has had a dream that School Resource Officers (SROs) would again be assigned to the Allegan Public Schools to assist teachers and school staff in creating a safer and welcoming…

By Gari VossCorrespondent Allegan’s City Council balanced requests from the public with normal business during their March 28, 2022 meeting. As summer approaches, music is scheduled to return to the Riverfront, and the Griswold will be filled with a benefit…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Stephanie Graham found a unique way to make something good out of a horrible situation last year, and now it has blossomed into a non-profit group, 100 + Women in Clare (and surrounding area) Who Care,” that…

Marcy Susan Wonsey- age 47 passed away on Saturday, March 12th, 2022. Marcy was born on April 12th, 1974, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Perry and Marjorie (Phillips) Railer. Marcy grew up in Lansing until 1988 after which she moved…

DARELL CLINTON DUNKLESEPTEMBER 2, 1946 – JANUARY 10, 2022Darell Clinton Dunkle age 75 of Harrison, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 10, 2022. Darell was born the son of Myron “Bud” Earl Dunkle…

Brenda Ann Britton of Marion passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at home with her son by her side, she was 60. Brenda was born January 28, 1962 in Flint to Ernest R. and Lottie L. (Carson) Chesser. Brenda…

Franklin James (Jim) Schaaf, 82, of Jupiter FL, passed away on March 21, 2022 due to complications from Covid. Jim was born on February 17, 1940 to Franklin Louis Schaaf and Phylis Iva (Godwin) Schaaf in Clare, MI. Jim graduated…

Marion, Michigan – David Paul Grose (Age 79) was born February 21st, 1943 in Pontiac, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 with his loved ones by his side. Survived by David are his daughters Suzanne (Urs) Schaffluetzel, Carolyn Martinson,…

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare City Commissioners unanimously approved a new contract for David Saad who will take over as Clare’s new Police Chief April 1st.He replaces Chief Brian Gregory who is retiring from the position he has held for the…

Sarah Genereaux-Maddox grew up in Morley, reading and writing and going on adventures – book in hand.These days, you can still find Sarah with a book in hand – or five or ten – as the new librarian at the…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion Village Council president Flora Grundy said the March monthly meeting was basically “business as usual,” but the village did handle various items of importance, she pointed out.Among the key items covered was a financial…

The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB), has summarily suspended and issued a notice of intent to revoke the family child care home license of Janet Holmes, located at 14928 200th Avenue, in LeRoy.The…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion mayor Flora Grundy noted the village has been getting plenty of questions about the mill pond project and wanted to address various issues.“The Marion Mill Pond began as a lifeline for this community many…

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Imagine a Douglas Point Pleasant Marina with close to 30 boat strips plus expanded parking south of Washington Street and southwest of the Blue Star Bridge. Consultant Edgewater Resources Monday presented city council a plan (see…

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck Township has awarded low bidder Redline Excavating a $329,042.64 contract to extend municipal water to a controversial ski lake development east of 66th Street and south of 135th Avenue. Work will be contingent on arranging…

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR The Saugatuck Planning Commission Monday voted 4-1 to approve a twice-tabled special land use and site plan application by Wicks Park Bar and Grille, 449 Water St., to extend operations into a former home behind it…

Maryrita Peters, 78, of Saugatuck, passed away on March 20, 2022 in Holland Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and John Doran, two brothers, John Jr. and Philip Doran, and nephew, Philip Doran Jr. also of…

John Dee Danes “Captain John” of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, surrounded by family at home. John was born on February 3, 1944 in Big Rapids, MI. The son of the late Cecil ‘Jack’ Danes and Frances…