Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorCall of the WildGreat news from Lansing, where the same state government that gave us the Flint water crisis has banned using chocolate as bait for bears.We can poison poor people but pack M&M’s in a picnic basket…
Car blaze makes Crossfire toast
By Scott SullivanEditorA Kia Crossfire was toast after catching fire on the corner of Blue Star Highway and 64th Street Thursday, Aug. 31 just afternoon.Saugatuck Township Fire answered a 12:01 call to find the Crossfire engulfed in front of the…
25th Mt. Baldhead Challenge is a hit
By Scott SullivanEditorFrom wind-whipped lakeshore to sand dune’s summit to post-race party in Coghlin Park, the 25th annual Mt. Baldhead Challenge Saturday engaged 759 registered runners and countless more volunteers in a dual quest:
Everybody loves a parade!
The Allegan County Fair hosted its annual parade on Monday, Sept. 8, with hundreds of spectators lining the route from downtown Allegan to the grand stand on the fairgrounds.As usual, the Otsego High School marching band and the Otsego Middle…
Learn ‘n Grow Learning Center adds community garden
Preschool students at Learn ‘n Grow Early Childhood Education Center in Otsego are used to getting their hands dirty outside, as they are explore and play in all kinds of weather conditions.But their newest outdoor adventure is yielding some delicious…
Otsego girls golf wins pair of league jamborees
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BUCHANAN—The Niles-hosted Wolverine Conference girls golf jamboree at Orchard Hills took place on Monday, Sept. 8.And as has been the case in the previous two league competitions, it was Otsego that came out on top.The Bulldogs…
Allegan tennis hosts Gary Ellis Invitational
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan boys tennis team hosted the Gary Ellis Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 6, placing third in the four-team field with 10 points.Unity Christian took top honors with 22 points, while Traverse City West was second…
Life as Performance Art
As the story goes, a grandfather was trying to help his young grandson with some history homework for school. The boy was frustrated and asked gramps if he had to study it when he was in school. When the…
Mike’s Musings: How to decrease buggy accidents in our communities
It happens over and over, an Amish buggy is hit by a car or truck and severe injuries happen to thos in the buggy. Just last week the scene was Clare County, which by the way has had a half…
SHAES to commemorate Patriot Day
To commemorate Patriot Day and in honor of the 343 members of FDNY who perished on September 11, 2001, the South Haven Area Emergency Services Honor Guard will stand guard at the downtown South Haven Firefighters Memorial on Thursday, Sept.…
DDA approves South Haven Pavilion improvements
By James Windell At the Downtown Development Authority Meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the DDA approved plans to move forward with proposed improvements to the pavilion in the downtown area.In introducing the project at the meeting, Suzanne Brock, DDA…
South Haven police officer honored
By James Windell South Haven Police Officer Cooper Carns was honored at the South Haven City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.Interim Police Chief Adam DeBoer said that Carns was being honored with a Lifesaving Award because of his…
South Haven City Council discusses housing
James Windell The ambiance at Elkenburg Park in South Haven Ward One was more like a picnic than a formal City Council meeting on Thursday, September 2, 2025.Holding their regular meeting on a sunny, pleasantly warm summer evening, the South…
Wine and Harvest Festival does Paw Paw proud
From grape stomping to sipping wine, a great weekend was “uncorked” Courier Leader photos/ Paul Garrod
Paw Paw soccer wins 2-1
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — The boys soccer team faced off Monday night vs. No. 8 ranked Potter’s House. JV started the night out strong with a 1-0 win. Ethan Leaser scored assisted by Colby Barnett. Nate Klein and…
Cass County BOC votes to terminate Administrator
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to part ways with Patrick Jordan following an investigation into allegations of derogatory comments made in the workplace. Jordan was placed on paid administrative leave on Friday, Aug. 15,…
Sturgis swim/dive second at SCC Relay
BATTLE CREEK — The Sturgis girls swim and dive team competed at the SCC Relay held in Battle Creek last week, and with a score of 240, placed second on the day.Host Harper Creek finished first with 317 points. Plainwell…
Volleyball Roundup Constantine drops match against South Haven at home
CONSTANTINE — South Haven bested Constantine’s volleyball team on the Falcons’ home floor Wednesday, Aug. 25, 3-1.Constantine’s Jaedyn Herlein had 12 kills and two blocks to lead the team in both categories. Raeann Michalek had eight kills, Jaelyn Buglione had…
Out and About: End of summer, saving money, and strange but true facts
Welcome to September! Labor Day 2025 is now in the history books, which means it is time for the gentlemen out there to put away the white shoes and white shorts for the summer. You’ll be seeing fewer Illinois and…
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