Allegan tennis places third at league tourney
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With three teams ranked in the top 10 among Division 4 boys tennis teams, you’d probably think the SAC/Lakeland Conference Finals on Friday, Sept. 27, was a highly contested battle.And you’d be right.In the end, it…
Otsego tennis splits matches
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego boys tennis team took on a pair of Wolverine Conference rivals on back-to-back days and came away with split results.The Bulldogs beat Three Rivers 7-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26, after falling 6-2 to Three…
Obituary: Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman
Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Allegan, MI, at the age of 91. Born on August 8, 1933, in Hopkins, MI, to Grover and Florence Clawson, Marella was raised with…
Life as Performance Art
At one time or another, almost every child born in the United States has given at least a passing thought to the idea of being the President. It is a noble idea, and more than anything else, it indicates…
Tech Center students design and build bike racks for downtown Allegan
Take a walk around downtown Allegan, and you might notice three unique, eye-catching bike racks designed and fabricated by students at the Allegan Area ESA Tech Center. These custom creations, each tailored to the character of its location, showcase the…
Allegan City Council Ballot reveals five candidates
By Gari Voss The Allegan City Council will have a number of new faces after the November 5, 2024, election. As the term of councilmembers comes to an end, three current members will be retiring. Those are the current mayor…
Paw Paw football impressive against Vicksburg
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Last Friday night (Sept. 20) the Paw Paw Red Wolves traveled down to Vicksburg to take on the 2-1 Bulldogs. Paw Paw opened the game with an 80-yard drive that was capped off with…
Obituary: David P. Bowers
David P. Bowers, born on June 23, 1944, in Howell, Michigan, lived a life marked by his generosity, friendly demeanor, and his wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of his family, friends, and all those who had the…
Obituary: Terry Philip Cline
Terry Philip Cline, age 71, of Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Per Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Terry was born on October 12, 1952, in Detroit, son of…
South Haven Skate Park reopens
James Windell The newly reconstructed South Haven Skate Park was officially opened on Sunday, September 29 with a ceremony highlighted by South Haven Mayor Annie Brown cutting the red ribbon.The just-completed and refurbished skate park is located at 901 East…
Groundbreaking celebrates beginning of water system improvements
James Windell The Standpipe on Blue Star Highway, a water storage tank that was built more than 100 years ago, is literally falling apart and must be replaced with a new water storage tower. A new water pump station is…
South Haven Police Department Issues statement on investigation of anti-Semitic fliers
SOUTH HAVEN – The South Haven Police Department released the following statement on Monday, Sept. 30, regarding the investigation into anti-Semitic fliers that were distributed in several neighborhoods overnight (Sunday, Sept. 29).“The South Haven Police Department condemns in the strongest…
Convicted felon arrest in Geneva Township
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com GENEVA TWP. – A 30-year-old South Haven area felon faces a charge of resisting and obstructing, following his arrest Thursday, Sept. 26, in Geneva Township, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff…
Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge marks 175th Anniversary
On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge marked its 175th anniversary, holding a rededication ceremony, followed by a luncheon, and speakers. Members of the Paw Paw-Lawton Lodge 25 are shown. Also taking part in the rededication ceremony were state…
Commissioners approve agreement with MSU for MSU Extension services
By Paul GarrodStaff writernews4garrod@gmail.com PAW PAW – Van Buren County Commissioners on Sept. 24, reviewed and approved the annual memorandum of agreement between Van Buren County and Michigan State University (MSU) for MSU Extension services to be provided in Van…
South Haven Police Department Issues statement on investigation of anti-Semitic fliers
SOUTH HAVEN – The South Haven Police Department released the following statement on Monday, Sept. 30, regarding the investigation into anti-Semitic fliers that were distributed in several neighborhoods overnight (Sunday, Sept. 29).“The South Haven Police Department condemns in the strongest…
Mike’s Musings: National debt crisis- here’s one lawmakers solution
Readers of this column know I have been an avid proponent of balancing the federal budget. Our leaders simply refuse to turn off the money spending spigot, i.e., one has to only listen to the two presidential candidates and their…
Chambers County escapes full wrath of Hurricane Helene
By John BriceCorrespondent Warnings from the National Weather Service office in Birmingham last week alerting Chambers County to the imminent danger posed by Hurricane Helene resulted in school closings and canceled local events out of an abundance of caution.Fortunately for…
CCSD board holds hearing on proposed employee termination
CCSD school members contemplate termination of LHS school counselor. By John BriceCorrespondent During the Chambers County School District Board of Education meeting at their offices in LaFayette on Wednesday, September 25th of 2024 there was a public hearing regarding the…
