Allegan cheer team places fourth at regional meet
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ROCKFORD—Less than 13 points.That’s all that stood between the Allegan competitive cheer team and a trip to the Division 3 state finals.The Tigers finished in fifth place with 715.9 points, while Lakewood placed fourth with 728.82…
Saugatuck shakes off slow start
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—Through its first 13 games of the season, the Saugatuck boys basketball team secured three wins.But the Trailblazers seem to be peaking at the right time.Saugatuck won for the fourth time in its last five games…
Veterans demand Council leave Veterans Memorial on riverfront
By Leslie Ballard Veterans, their spouses and other concerned citizens filled the Allegan City Council meeting room on February 28 to express their opinions on an item that wasn’t on the agenda and has been briefly discussed at several prior…
Allegan bowling teams qualify for state finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor WYOMING—Three county teams qualified for the bowling state finals.That included both the boys and girls squads from Allegan.The Allegan boys won their regional—which consisted of six baker games and three team games—with 3,623 points, placing them…
Grandson’s charged with abuse, death of Grandfather
By Gari VosCorrespondent In Michigan, elder abuse affects an estimated one of every 10 adults. The abuse falls in six major categories: physical abuse, psychological or verbal abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment, financial exploitation, and neglect. According to the Michigan Department…
Wayland Schools superintendent resigns
Wayland Union Schools Superintendent, Dr. Christina Hinds, announced her resignation, effective June 30, 2022 to the Wayland Union Schools staff and community today. Dr. Hinds has served as the Wayland Union Superintendent since July 2020. She was recruited to become…
Obituary: Charles “Coach” Robert Zeiter
On February 16, 2022, Charles “Coach” Robert Zeiter died peacefully in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was 84 years old.Charlie is survived by his wife Martha Zeiter (Grant); his children, Charlie G. Zeiter (Janel) and Heidi Barber and grandchildren, Karavela and…
Obituary: James (Jim) Delbert King
James (Jim) Delbert King, age 83, of Coleman, formerly of Clare, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at North Woods Nursing Center. He was surrounded by family and a room full of love. He was born June 23, 1938 to…
Obituary: Elsie Irene Schuler
Elsie Irene Schuler – Age 91 of Farwell, MI passed away at her home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Elsie was born in Ravenna, OH to parents Louis Franklin and Ada Lucille (Thorpe) Marris on June 28, 1930, one of…
Obituary: Carol Anne Smith
Carol Anne Smith 69 of Marion Michigan passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022 in Lake Okeechobee Florida. Born July 27, 1952 in Owosso Michigan. Carol attended nursing school in Saginaw Michigan. Carol was a master gardener and enjoyed her…
Obituary: Ronald Lloyd Lamerand
Ronald Lloyd Lamerand, age 87, of Farwell, passed away at his home on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born the son of Earl and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lloyd) Lamerand on August 29, 1934 in Ferndale, Michigan. Ron married Lillian Wrubel on January…
Obituary: Katie Marie Miller
Katie Marie Miller, age 53 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 21, 1968 in Cadillac to Gary Lee Sr. and Kathleen (Mohr) Curtis. She was united…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Mad, messy, muddy, marvelous March arrives
I am sitting inside my office – in my sweater with my little heater cooking away to keep my feet warm – watching the snow gently fall out there as February winds down once one more time. Our predicted big…
May I Walk With You? Little prayer
A friend who went to Florida for a few months, shared with me a little prayer that his priest shares with his congregation. The priest got the prayer from an elderly woman in his congregation. It is just too wonderful…
City honors Wentworth for saving life
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Gateway Village resident Eugene Wentworth is always ready to help when his neighbors need a hand whether it’s something around their apartment, running errands, or even a trip to the store to pick up something they need.On…
Ice storm closes schools, businesses in area
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Schools and some businesses across the area had three days off this week by press time, when rain, then sleet and freezing temperatures loaded trees and bushes with a layer of ice Monday afternoon and evening. Beautiful,…
Brutal cold fails to keep fans away from revived Snowfest
By Steve Landon Having fought cancellations due to mild weather in 2020 and COVID 19 in 2021 0ne might think old mother nature would be up to giving the Marion Vintage Snowmobile Club just a little break. Sadly, the old…
Postcard from the Pines: The Great Ice Storm of…
For years I’ve noted the anniversary of the Great Ice Storm of February 22, 1922, or 2/22/22. I never thought that Mom Nature would throw another ice storm, although nowhere near the scope of the original, on Tuesday, 2/22/22. They…
No injuries in Garfield Twp rollover
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A propane truck rollover closed 8 Point Lake Road for several hours Tuesday, Clare County Sheriff John Wilson said Wednesday.Garfield Fire and Rescue Chief Keven Tubbs verified that incident, saying firefighters were on the scene of the…
Faces in the Crowd: Matt and Maggie Keller
Matt and Maggie Keller live a beautiful example of small-town life.Work hard, play hard. Take care of your family and friends. Take advantage of the opportunities life gives you. And when life gives you hardships, become stronger.Matt, a 2004 Marion…
