CCSD pushes ahead with school consolidation
La Fayette, Ala.– On Wednesday, Chambers County Board of Education voted to move forward with a comprehensive facilities restructuring plan. The plan will result in the consolidation, closing, and repurposing of some district facilities. The implementation of the plan will…
Hartford votes to change mascot from Indians to Huskies
The Hartford Public Schools Board of Education voted on Monday night to adopt “Huskies” as their new mascot.The move comes after the board voted to drop the “Indians” nickname at the request of the Pokagon Tribe in nearby Dowagiac. A…
Mattawan schools launches strategic planning process
MATTAWAN – The Mattawan Consolidated School Board of Education and the District Administration announced they are launching a Dynamic Strategic Planning Initiative. The process will include community and staff input opportunities, data collection, and other efforts to create a shared…
Obituary-Jason Roger Herpst
Jason Roger Herpst, born January 16, 1970, died March 13, 2022. He was the son of Roger and June Herpst; brother to Marjori Cantwell (Joe); husband to Kirsten Herpst; and father to Ethan and William Herpst. Jason grew up in…
Obituary-John A. Johnston
John A. Johnston was born to Jack and Ginny Johnston on October 19, 1951. He was the middle child and only boy, with Pammie being the oldest and Bethany, the youngest. John began his K-12 education by walking across the street…
Obituary-Robert “Bob” Charles Wright
Robert “Bob” Charles Wright, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2022, at his home. He was born July 3, 1956, in Allegan, MI the son of Thomas Roxbury. Siblings Robin (Ken Firlik) Lyles, Kolleen (John) Livingston and Ryan…
Otsego mayor passes away following brief illness
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego mayor Cyndi Trobeck passed away on Monday, March 14, following a “brief and abrupt battle” with a neurodegenerative disease.Trobeck began suffering from health issues in early December and was recently diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. A…
OHS’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ prepares for second weekend
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The first weekend of Otsego High School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” is done. And it couldn’t have gone any better, according to choir teacher Meredith Lincoln.“These students have worked so hard these past three…
Gilkey’s Funk named a ‘Cool Teacher’
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Courtney Funk’s kindergarten classroom at Gilkey Elementary School in Plainwell recently had some special visitors.Representatives from WGVU—the PBS affiliate based in Grand Rapids—stopped by to present Funk with the station’s Cool Teacher Award.The parent of one…
Otsego mayor passes away following brief illness
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego mayor Cyndi Trobeck passed away on Monday, March 14, following a “brief and abrupt battle” with a neurodegenerative disease.Trobeck began suffering from health issues in early December and was recently diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. A…
OPS board honors superintendent
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor From National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day to National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, there seems to be a day in honor of just about everything.So, Otsego Public Schools Board of Education member Amy Stender reasoned, there…
Inflation, Ukraine situations hurt
By Mike WilcoxPublisherMost of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house with something to eat, free from worry and stress.Peace is not always easy. This winter, chances are…
Life as Performance Art
By G.C. StoppelMid-March’s warm, sunny weather was a tonic we needed. This winter was a character builder; we had more cold, snow gray skies and bleak news than we wanted.With a few hours of sunshine, melting snow and migratory birds…
It’s spring
… not necessarily meaning you need to wear green hair and bows — as did Lily Sewall, 8, of Saugatuck on St. Patrick’s Day to play in the sunshine at Beery Field in Douglas. But it’s hard to fault being…
Revised Wicks plan wins Saugatuck OK
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Planning Commission Monday voted 4-1 to approve a twice-tabled special land use and site plan application by Wicks Park Bar and Grille, 449 Water St., to extend operations into a former home behind it at 121…
Regent Arcade finds a new home in Allegan
By Gari Voss Matt Adams shared, “We knew that someday we would need to move, but finding a new location was not easy. There is some sentimental value to our location at the back of the Regent Theater.”When the Allegan…
Opportunities abound locally for spring breakers
By Gari Voss As April 1, 2022 approaches, families are preparing for a week of Spring Break. Most school districts in Allegan County will be on vacation from Friday, April 1st through April 8th. With the price of gas and…
Watson Twp incident illustrates dangers deputies face
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Board of Commissioner chairman Jim Storey points out the challenges and risks encountered by local law enforcement officials no matter where they are serving.“While the dangers faced by Allegan sheriff’s deputies in performing…
Irish Fest begins, Big Brothers – Big Sisters Auction nets over $59K
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Clare, dubbed the “city of festivals,” is holding the biggest festival of the year, the 47th annual Irish Festival, all this weekend!The weekend festival events officially began Wednesday evening with the traditional Business After Hours sponsored…
Postcard from the Pines: Spring is Knocking on the Door
What a glorious week this has been to celebrate St. Pat’s. It’s also grand that the Irish Festival has returned to Clare after a two year absence. The luck of the Irish has been rewarded. After a wee bit ‘o…
