Citizens, City discuss strategic plan
Residents and business owners around Allegan gathered at the Allegan City Hall to examine a variety of pictures and renderings of Downtown Allegan. Each photo asked questions regarding what residents felt would improve that section of the city. Envisioning addressed…
Human remains found in Otsego Twp. ‘Welfare Check’
By Elizabeth FersztContributing Writer Allegan County authorities encountered a grisly discovery at the 600 block of Lincoln Ave. (Hwy 89), heading east into the village of Otsego last week. During a routine welfare check, possibly for a missing person, human…
Huron Street reconstruction completed in South Haven
The reconstruction of Huron Street in downtown South Haven has been completed ahead of the winter months. The project between Broadway Avenue to Kalamazoo Street underwent a $1 million reconstruction that included resurfacing, handicap accessible sidewalk improvements, curb, gutter and…
Copping awarded state Lifetime Achievement Award
Governor Gretchen Whitmer honored South Haven’s Bob Copping by presenting him the Governor George Romney Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday night during the Governor’s Service Awards celebration in East Lansing. Family and friends joined in the celebration.Sponsored by the Michigan Community Service Commission, the…
Opposition grows to 120 Baseline manufactured housing
By James Windell If it wasn’t evident before, now there is no doubt about it. This was made clear at the last South Haven Planning Commission meeting. There is a groundswell of opposition to the proposed manufactured housing community at…
Rothner hopes to set record straight about 120 Baseline
By James Windell When Eric Rothner was just a child, his parents brought him to South Haven every summer.“As a boy, my brothers and I practically lived on the beach and along Lake Michigan,” Eric Rothner says. “We’d fish off…
New Lawrence Township Fire Chief named
William “Bill” Firestone was recently named the new Lawrence Township Fire Chief, following his selection by the Lawrence Township Board. Firestone will receive a base salary of $48,000 plus benefits for 32 hours. Department member James Fine will be paid…
Area Food Pantry receives $1,000 grant
The Gobles-Kendall Area Ministerial Association Food Pantry was a recipient of a $1,000 grant from the Ben Crooks Agency and the Agent Charitable Fund – Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan. Shown in photo, at left, is Ben Crooks, and Sheila…
Paul DeYoung to be honored by Paw Paw DDA
PAW PAW – Van Buren County Register of Deeds Paul De Young has been announced by the Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority (DDA) as the inaugural recipient of the Community Ambassador Award. DeYoung will be honored Friday, Dec. 12, during…
Veterans Day services held in area towns
Despite snow and temperatures in the 20s, area towns held Veterans Day ceremonies on Nov. 11. At Paw Paw, the Paw Paw American Legion McGowan-Johnson Post 68, held a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. At Lawrence, the Lawrence High School…
Mattawan student dies from injuries after struck by vehicle
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PORTER TWP.- A 10-year-old Mattawan Consolidated School student died from injuries he received Thursday, Nov. 13, when he was struck by a vehicle near a school bus stop, according to a press release from the VanBuren…
Former South Haven volleyball standout has fond memories
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — Mony Amar-Newton has special memories of the South Haven volleyball program which celebrated its 50th anniversary this fall.Amar-Newton started with the high school program in 1978 as a player. She graduated in 1981 and…
HISTORICAL NOTEBOOK: PAUL KOROLUK CONFECTONARY STORE
By Frank Passic There has been realtor activity at several abandoned old businesses along Austin Avenue recently, in what used to be known as “Hunkytown” in the early 20th century. There were various merchants from Europe who operated businesses…
Poleski reports on mental health, body scanners
By KEN WYATT Contributing Writer Most of the news from the Concord Township Board meeting came in reports from County Commissioner Earl Poleski, Deputy Larry Jacobson and the approval of a 3.4 percent cost-of-living raise for Concord Fire Department’s firefighters.…
Trinity Episcopal Church rings a bell to honor veterans’ legacy
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, joined many other churches and organizations across the U.S. ringing the Bells of Peace at 11 a.m. on the 11th day on the 11th month. The ringing and service honor when…
Brooks Fountain accident investigation continues
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Marshall Police are continuing to investigate last Thursday’s crash into Marshall’s Brooks Memorial Fountain basin by a 38-year-old male driver from Albion Township. Dave Gilbert of the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday morning, “We…
Calhoun County Dodged a Bullet — But Albion’s Story May Be Different
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer ALBION — At a moment when national indicators seemed poised to turn negative, economist Michael Horrigan, president of the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, told attendees at Albion’s October Economic Club luncheon that…
Waniewski hired as new head coach of GOCC men’s basketball
CENTREVILLE — Glen Oaks Community College announced last month the hiring of Sam Waniewski as the GOCC men’s basketball head coach for the 2025-26 season. Waniewski’s extensive experience and reputation for scouting, recruiting, skill development and academic oversight made him stand…
Sturgis swim/dive third at SCC Championships
BATTLE CREEK — The Sturgis girls swim and dive team finished third at the SCC Championships, which was hosted by Battle Creek Harper Creek last Friday and Saturday.The Trojans recorded 311 points, with Harper Creek (527 points) finishing first and…
Out and About: Veteran’s Day, breakfast, and stopping things
“Birds wing after a storm, why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” ~ Rose Fitzgerald KennedyThis week we celebrate Veterans Day. It’s the time to honor all veterans of our Armed Forces and…
