By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GRAND RAPIDS—In Hopkins’ Division 5 football playoff opener against Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Friday, Nov. 1, Viking running back Justin VanWagner rushed for 102 yards on 19 carries.The was the good news for Hopkins.The bad…

Lyle Jay Barringer, age 92, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 in Allegan MI, where he lived since 1973. Lyle was born on February 19,1932 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Jay and Dorothy (Slinger) Barringer. Lyle worked in Maintenance…

James C. Lohrberg went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 27, 2024. Per Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Jim loved vintage cars, owning several over the years. He was also…

Patricia L. Thomas, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born on August 18, 1942, in Plainwell, MI, to Seamer (Scotty) Dalrymple and Helen (Cam) Randall, both…

Rededication of union soldier to take place on Veterans DayOn Monday, November 11, 2024, Allegan County, Allegan American Legion Post 89, and Allegan County Historical Society invite public to participate in celebratory ceremonies commencing at the 11th hour on the 11th day…

Dakota “Kota” Poling of Allegan is, in most ways, your average 19-year-old. He’s goofy, quick-witted, and majorly sarcastic. He will have even the grumpiest of people laughing within minutes. He’s also kind and loving (as long as you aren’t one…

The Allegan County Treasurer’s office will move from the Allegan County Courthouse to its new location at the County Services Building at 3283 122nd Avenue Allegan, MI 49010.  Beginning Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Treasurer’s office will be ready to serve the…

The LaFayette Bulldogs closed out their 2024 football season last Friday against the Barbour County Jaguars. LaFayette traveled to Clayton, Alabama and defeated the Jaguar’s 37-0.The Dogs were in search of ending the season with a “W” after suffering a…

By John BriceCorrespondent Local children and their families were fortunate to enjoy a Halloween trunk or treat event hosted by LaFayette Main Street in downtown on Alabama Avenue East between LaFayette Street South and First Street Southeast during the early…

By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, November 4th of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David…

By John BriceCorrespondent This past week City of LaFayette Councilman for District C Toney B. Thomas and Councilman for District D Michael C. Ellis attended the Alabama League of Municipalities 2024 Municipal Leadership Institute and Graduation/Awards Ceremonies in Orange Beach.…

By John RaffelCorespondent GOBLES — Gobles’ undefeated football season came to a close with a 52-22 loss at home against Martin on Friday.Martiin (8-1) avenged a loss to Gobles 20-14 during the regular season.“We always expect our playoff opponents to…

I’m writing this on Election Day. I have no idea who is going to win the presidential race, but I do fear whoever wins, there will be discord in our nation. I have had this uneasy feeling in my stomach…

Because of the newspaper deadline, I am writing this just before the election so it is at the office in time to be published two days after the election and five before Veterans Day. This year, these two days flow…

He was an honorable man. Born Aug. 7, 1926, to Clarence and Nola Longcore, Frank was raised in Paw Paw, MI, with his siblings, Clover (Rogers), Clarence, Jr., Richard, Melva (DeVries), Linda (Boley) and Bruce. At the tender age of…

Bev was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Andrew J. and Catherine D. (Stevens). Bev grew up in the Oakwood neighborhood of Kalamazoo. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. She married her husband, Bill in 1962; they were…

By James Windell What better way to kick off the holiday season in South Haven than by going on a shopping spree. And to make it even more enjoyable, more than 40 business in the downtown area will be decked…

By James Windell Former President Bill Clinton came to South Haven on Wednesday, October 30 for a quick campaign speech promoting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.Appearing in Michigan for the first time during this campaign season, Clinton gave a speech…

By James Windell Michigan can boast a unique distinction among all the states in U.S. We have 3,288 miles of freshwater shoreline. Van Buren County alone has nearly 14 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline.While this is great for tourism, the…

The second annual “Fall in the Courthouse Celebration” was held Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Van Buren County Courthouse, 212 East Paw Paw St. Van Buren County Courts and partners continued the court-to-community event as area residents, young and old,…