Clare track boys second
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare track and field boys were second and the girls were third last week in a Jack Pine Conference meet.Shepherd won both divisions.For Clare boys:Jacob Halicek won the 100 meters (11.16) and the 200 meters…
May I Walk with You? ETERNAL THINKING
One of the things successful people do is to set long term goals. Even nations set five- or ten-year goals and then make plans to make them happen. Everyone from huge corporations to governments to individuals set long term goals…
Yoder’s Auction, Flea Market returns to Clare this weekend
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher One of Clare County’s largest annual events will return this weekend as thousands of visitors are expected to descend on the Yoder farm for the spring edition of Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market.The two-day event, hosted…
Surrey Board talks tech issues, residents complain about clerk
By David Hutchinson The Regular Meeting was held in the Surrey Township Hall on May 12 at 6 p.m. All five board members were present—Dixie Adams, Mindy Campbell, Mike Coon, Glenna Bradbury, and Paul Ghinelli. Around 20 people attended.The board…
Farwell’s Carnival returns for Memorial weekend
By Christopher Johnson The Farwell Fairgrounds, a beloved community institution since 1906, is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Memorial Weekend 2026. A four-day carnival event, that will be running Thursday, May 21 through Sunday,…
Saugatuck girls place third at SAC Championship Meet
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGOBLES—Novella DeGraaf helped lead the Saugatuck girls track and field team to a third-place finish Tuesday at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship meet at Gobles High School.Saugatuck totaled 75 points to place third in the 18-team field,…
Blue + gold = green?
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck long has been primed for growth. Think blue skies reflecting on water, sun glinting off sand dunes and beaches, the two primary hues combining to feed green trees, inland orchards and money as consequence, good or bad.…
City moves Water Street watermain work till fall
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck City Council Monday, May 4 changed scheduled Water Street watermain valve work to dates and times less impactful to residents and businesses, with appropriate advance notice.Based on assessment by engineers, the contractor and staff, completing this work…
PCS honors Outstanding People for Education recipients
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Plainwell Community Schools recently honored three staff members as recipients of the 2026 Outstanding People for Education Award, recognizing their impact on students and the district community.Receiving the honors were Caitlin Bunker, Julie Jackson and Noel…
Plainwell preparing for annual Memorial Day parade
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Plainwell community will once again gather to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to the country during the city’s annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25.The parade is scheduled to…
Otsego native joins city police department
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego Police Department recently welcomed a familiar face to its ranks.Officer Elisabeth Hoffman, an Otsego High School graduate, has joined the department after previously serving as a road patrol deputy with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s…
Allegan tennis secures another SAC/Lakeland title
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan girls tennis team continued its run atop the SAC/Lakeland Conference on Friday.The Tigers captured their fourth straight conference championship, doing so in dominant fashion at the conference tournament by winning seven of the eight…
Otsego earns home sweep over Vikings
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Host Otsego picked up a softball doubleheader sweep over Hopkins on Friday, May 8, earning a 10-0 win in the opener before following with a 14-5 victory in the nightcap.The Bulldogs combined for 24 hits across…
Life as Performance Art
Conspiracy theorists have taken time off from party, gender and the usual run of politics to resummon and oldie-but-goodie, UFOs.Given the rancor and stridency such said-hot-buttonConsidering some of the other hot-button topics of sure to generate ranting and rancor, flying…
Outstanding educators for 2026 honored
Each year, the Outstanding People for Education Awards shine a spotlight on individuals who go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference in Allegan County’s public schools. From dedicated educators and support staff to committed volunteers and administrators, these…
Upset residents address Gun Plain with data center concerns
By Joseph Schultz It was a large, angry, and fearful crowd that assembled for the Gun Plain Township Board Meeting on Thursday night. The crowd of residents were angry about the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that was being reviewed…
Hopkins bond election ends in tie
By Gari Voss May elections are often overlooked since not all precincts have millages on the ballot or official positions to fill. The May 5, 2026, Allegan County election involved only five proposals and six precincts. All proposals were important,…
Paw Paw splits twin bill
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw split with Otsego on May 4, losing 9-3 and winning 4-0 in the second game.Varsity baseball couldn’t overcome defensive miscues and lost 9-3 in the opener. Ryan Holmes and Caden Bowneach had…
South Haven house destroyed by fire, six occupants evacuated, one hospitalized
Several fire departments responded to a dwelling fire in the City of South Haven last week.South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) was dispatched to a structure fire at 849 Phillips Street. Firefighters arrived to a house fully engulfed in flames.Mutual…
Opposing forces show up for Planning Commission rezoning hearing
By James Windell Hardly anyone ever shows up for Planning Commission meetings. Dedicated commissioners generally go about their business with very little fanfare and a lot of tedious, professional work.That wasn’t the case on Thursday, May 7, 2026, when a…
