Mike’s Musings: National debt crisis- here’s one lawmakers solution
Readers of this column know I have been an avid proponent of balancing the federal budget. Our leaders simply refuse to turn off the money spending spigot, i.e., one has to only listen to the two presidential candidates and their…
Chambers County escapes full wrath of Hurricane Helene
By John BriceCorrespondent Warnings from the National Weather Service office in Birmingham last week alerting Chambers County to the imminent danger posed by Hurricane Helene resulted in school closings and canceled local events out of an abundance of caution.Fortunately for…
CCSD board holds hearing on proposed employee termination
CCSD school members contemplate termination of LHS school counselor. By John BriceCorrespondent During the Chambers County School District Board of Education meeting at their offices in LaFayette on Wednesday, September 25th of 2024 there was a public hearing regarding the…
Douglas fetes water rescuers
By Scott Sullivan Editor When need called, they came. The six citizens who helped a man whose pickup truck plunged into the Kalamazoo River Aug.15 were cited by Douglas City Council Monday, Sept. 16, they being: • Richard Beaudreault, •…
Paw Paw soccer team prevails
By John Raffel PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Red Wolves hosted Hackett in a nonconference soccer matchup last week and won 2-0.“The boys came ready to play and struck first as Kyle Boff continued his goal scoring onslaught,” coach…
Obituary: John M. Stewart
John M. Stewart, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away surrounded by family and friends at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born on August 17, 1951 in Kalamazoo to Marshall R. and Martha (Williams)…
Obituary: Dorothea (Dort) Blanche Spahn (Healy)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothea (Dort) Blanche Spahn (Healy) of Gobles Michigan. She was born on April 30, 1928, in Gobles Michigan. She was the daughter of Vernon and Blanche Healy of Gobles.…
Obituary: Mary Woodhams
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mary Woodhams, age 86, of Almena Twp, died at her home on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1938 to Joe and Alicia Banner and is survived by her husband: Bill. Children:…
Several injuries reported in two vehicle crash
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer HARTFORD TWP. – Several people were injured, including two teenage females initially listed with life threatening injuries, Wednesday night, Sept. 18, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Red Arrow Highway and County Road 681…
Prospect Hill Cemetery event highlights Paw Paw notables
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – The second annual Voices of the Past: Tales from Prospect Hill Cemetery, was held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Prospect Hill Cemetery, here. It was presented by the Paw Paw District Library and the…
Saugatuck rolls past Coloma for third straight victory
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorCOLOMA—After playing at running back throughout his career, Cass Stanberry moved behind center for his senior season at Saugatuck.He appears to be comfortable with his new position.Stanberry ran for 202 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorDead in the WaterOur Physics Made Simple series has been on hold due to popular demand. Not that physics is so complex it’s incomprehensible, just my writing. Are physicists geniuses or the rest of us so dumb we…
Saugatuck forum focuses on STRs
By Scott SullivanEditorAll seven candidates for four two-year seats on the Saugatuck City Council spoke before more than 70 viewers at a Holland League of Women Voters-sponsored forum Sept. 17. in the Saugatuck High School auditorium.Incumbents Lauren Stanton, Helen Baldwin,…
Douglas forum set for library Oct. 2
By Scott SullivanEditorSix candidates for four two-year Douglas City Council seats available in Nov. 5 elections have been invited to a Holland Area League of Women Voters-sponsored forum Monday, Oct. 2, in the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, 174 Center St., from…
Otsego students to be honored as part of Purple Week
Otsego sophomore Christopher Harris (above) and Otsego seventh grader Remy Coburn will be honored before the Otsego football game on Friday, Oct. 4, as part of Purple Week. Otsego Public Schools’ Purple Week is almost here.The event, which the district…
Kelly receives Pay It Forward Spotlight Award
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Each month, FOX 17 recognizes and honors first responders, healthcare professionals and veterans who “have made paying it forward their life’s work.”Otsego resident Rick Kelly is the September Pay It Forward Spotlight Award honoree.An Air Force…
Plainwell football rolls to first victory of season
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor STURGIS—Something had to give when the Plainwell football team traveled to Sturgis for a Wolverine Conference clash on Friday, Sept. 20, with both teams sporting 0-3 records.As it turned out, it was Plainwell who did the…
Allegan wins in pool
The Allegan Girls Swimming and Diving team finished ahead of conference rival Otsego Tuesday, Sept. 17, by a 99-81 margin.The win moved the Tigers to 2-0 in the conference duals.Individual winners for Allegan included Bella Festerling in the 200-yard IM,…
Obituary: James Cole Cannon Sr.
James Cole Cannon Sr., known to many simply as Jim, lived a life defined by love, hard work, humor, and the unwavering support of his wife, Geraldine, who stood by his side for 62 remarkable years. Together, they were a…
