Otsego posts victory over Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Cali Miller, Hannah Fitzpatrick and Kaitlyn Payseno formed quite the tremendous trio for the Otsego girls basketball team in its game with archrival Plainwell on Friday, Feb. 11.Those three combined to score 44 points in leading…
Allegan places second at quad
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A record-setting effort from Titus Smith in the 100-yard butterfly highlighted a runner-up finish for the Allegan boys swim & dive team at its home quad meet on Saturday, Feb. 12.Smith posted a time of 54.23…
Saugatuck girls drop close game
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—Playing for the third time in four nights, the Saugatuck girls basketball team dropped a 40-37 decision to visiting Galesburg-Augusta on Friday, Feb. 11.Down 30-26 after three quarters, the Trailblazers had the opportunity to tie the…
Plainwell Community Schools celebrate Daughter Day
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Daughters took center stage at Plainwell Community School’s Daughter Day on Saturday, Feb. 5.Nearly 200 participants registered for the event, which took place at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center and catered to students through sixth grade…
Otsego Middle School stresses digital safety
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Although the Internet, social media and other digital devices can provide students with opportunities unavailable to past generations, those same things also carry with them an inherent risk of danger.That’s the message the Otsego Middle School…
Otsego, Plainwell schools accept nominationsfor Outstanding People for Education awards
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Do you know someone who has made a difference in the lives of students who attend Otsego Public Schools or Plainwell Community Schools?If so, you can nominate that individual for a 2022 Outstanding People for Education…
Let it Snow!
Pause global warming and enjoy while we can what comes naturally during Michigan Februaries. The Brown family did as much exploring and sliding on Mt. Baldhead Park/Oval Beach dunes last week. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Fifth Blue Star pot shop planned
By Scott SullivanEditorSoon there may be five marijuana providers near each other on Blue Star Highway.The Saugatuck Township Planning Commission Jan. 24 approved a special land use application from Be Positive, Best Buds to create a new dispensary on 4.86…
Allegan City Council decisions complicated by inflation
By Gari Voss Allegan’s City Council made a number of decision’s that stretched the budget, while improving the infrastructure throughout the city for years to come. Even with access to millions of dollars in government assistance grants, planned project bottom…
Commissioners tap Dunham to lead broadband expansion
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – The Allegan County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution at its meeting last week setting broadband expansion, water and wastewater infrastructure as priorities for the use of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation from…
Funding issues plague health department, state may have solution
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Board of Commissioners chairman Jim Storey reported the state legislature last week approved $1.2 billion in healthcare aid for Michigan residents, including funding for COVID-19 early treatment and various testing supports.A total of…
Snowfest returns to Marion after two year hiatus
By Steve Landon On a snowy day way back in 2001 a bunch of area vintage snowmobile enthusiast gathered to show and race their sleds at the Marion Fairgrounds / Veterans Memorial Park, it would mark the first time since…
Obituary: Robert “Rob” Miller
Robert “Rob” Miller, age 65, of Haines, Alaska, (formerly of Clare) passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at his home. He was born the son of Duane and Betty (Severson) Miller on Feb. 16, 1956. He graduated from Clare…
Obituary: Jeffrey R. Witbeck
Jeffrey R. Witbeck; age 67 of Beaverton; formerly of Shepherd, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2022 at his home with family by his side. Jeff was born March 9, 1954 the son of Robert and Gladys (Kenny) Witbeck. He enjoyed…
Obituary: Paul Kevin Morgan
Paul Kevin Morgan age 67 of Marion passed away at Autumnwood of McBain on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was born on February 19, 1954 in Mt. Clemens to Sylvan Henry and Betty Lou (Ragsdale) Morgan.Paul moved to the Marion…
May I Walk With You? Synod 2021-2023
Pope Francis has called the whole church to participate in Synod 2021-2023. A synod is simply an assembly of the People of God-the Church. Generally, synods have been gatherings of Bishops and clergy, along with others of special expertise. With…
Postcard from the Pines: What’s that got to do with the price of butter and eggs?
In each of my numerous computers I’ve kept a document file titled ‘IGA’. It was/is for the purpose of collecting and saving Marion Food Market/Bernie’s IGA Foodliner advertising, photos, clippings and memories. I’ve been at it a long time, but…
Pat’s Bits & Pieces: Valentine’s Day Monday
I was nearly 19 before I got my first heart-shaped box of chocolates from a boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. I was totally thrilled.Of course, I got loads of elementary school style “Valentines” (which were required) from classmates from Kindergarten days…
Farwell girls tame Harrison in season opener
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Farwell girls basketball team built an early double digit lead in its season opener with Harrison Wednesday night. The Lady Eagles didn’t play quite as well as the night rolled on, but still managed to…
