Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorFlap & Pump Jacks“Deep in the heart of Texas” assumes it has one. I’ve criticized the state that gave us everyone from Ted Cruz to Lee Harvey Oswald, but saying it’s heartless is unfair given the race underway…
Richard Duffy, 62
Richard F. “Mello” Duffy, 62, of Chicago, passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 in Saugatuck. Richard was born in Chicago to John Richard and Florence (Patrice “Tiny”) Duffy on July 22, 1959. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in…
Parade to reign over chief’s concerns
By Scott SullivanEditorArf! The SaugatuckDouglas Area Business Association’s “Erin Go Bark” St. Patrick’s Day pet parade will return to Saugatuck Saturday, March 12 despite safety concerns voiced by Saugatuck Township Fire District Chief Greg Janik.Pet and human participants will line…
Artist’s eye
The best scenes can often be seen backstage, such as this mural with chairs stacked in front of it outside the Bertha Krueger Reid Theatre at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Allegan cheer team places fourth at regional meet
Members of the Allegan competitive cheer team, seen earlier this season, nearly qualified for the state finals. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ROCKFORD—Less than 13 points.That’s all that stood between the Allegan competitive cheer team and a trip to…
Saugatuck shakes off slow start
John Roberts attacks the basket for Saugatuck. (Photo by Scott Sullivan) 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…
Veterans demand Council leave Veterans Memorial on riverfront
Mayor Delora Andrus addresses the audience prior to the public comments segment of the February 28 Allegan City Council meeting. By Leslie Ballard Veterans, their spouses and other concerned citizens filled the Allegan City Council meeting room on February 28…
Allegan bowling teams qualify for state finals
The Allegan boys bowling team won a regional title, while the Allegan girls placed third. Both qualified for the state finals. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor WYOMING—Three county teams qualified for the bowling state finals.That included both the boys…
Grandson’s charged with abuse, death of Grandfather
Cory Nethery and Christopher Fitzhugh 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.…
Wayland Schools superintendent resigns
Dr. Christina Hinds 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…
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
Mayor Pat Humphrey presents a Mayorial Certificate and Key of Excellence to Eugene Wentworth, who rescued a Gateway Village Apartments resident when her apartment caught on fire. Eugene Wentworth tries out his new three-wheeler presented to him by Gateway Village…
Ice storm closes schools, businesses in area
A quarter-inch of ice coated everything during Monday and Tuesday’s storm. Snow flurries followed Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Schools and some businesses across the area had three days off this week by press time, when rain,…
