“Spring Car Cruise-In & Eats” on May 9 in Sturgis drew steady attendance.About 125 classic vehicles were featured, according to Ryan Conrod, downtown events coordinator.It also included live music and unveiling of “Art Around Town” for 2025-26. The display features…

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — The Jack Pine Conference had a match at Pinconning’s Maple Leaf Golf Club this week.Clare shot 317 in the 18-hole match for its best score in over 30 years, according to coach Chris Fedewa of…

Fifty-seven years ago, when I was a senior in high school and taking a government class, a new graduate from college teacher asked the class what each person’s goal was. As the various students shared their hopes and dreams for…

By Christopher Johnson A two-year investigation has resulted in felony charges against David Coker, 51, of Clare, who has been accused of swindling the state and lining his own pockets. Coker, a former legislative aide and head of the Clare…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGOBLES—Entering the Gobles Invitational on Friday, May 9, Saugatuck’s Niki McNeil had finished first in discus at five of the seven meets in which she’d participated.Make that six of eight.With a distance of 113-3, McNeil won discus…

By Scott SullivanEditorThe New MessiahsLarry Klayman, Esq., emailed my spam folder three times Saturday claiming he needs $22.6K in the next 10 days to save America.Under “Join Larry Klayman’s Holy War Against Rogue Judges!” he invites: “Dear Patriot, America is…

Saturday, May 10, 2025, the 4th Annual ALEgan Craft Beer Fest drew a crowd of 21+ year old ale lovers to the Allegan County Fairgrounds. They relaxed, socialized, and sampled brews from 16 Michigan breweries! Food, Fun, Music and Ale…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor DALLAS—Approximately 830 high school robotics teams from around the globe gathered at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas earlier this month for the VEX Robotics World Championship.One of those teams was from Plainwell High…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Otsego pitcher Audrey Lingbeek put together a strong performance against Paw Paw in the opening game of a Wolverine Conference doubleheader on Tuesday, May 6, allowing three hits and striking out 13 in seven innings.Unfortunately for…

Regan Fales, was named the Northwood University Valedictorian for the entire 2025 graduating class.  Regan is a 2022 Allegan Public graduate.She graduated this past Saturday with a degree in International Business and Management.  She graduated with her BA in three…

By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — Even though South Haven Rams collected 10 hits to Brandywine’s five, they still fell 8-7 on Thursday.Wyatt Dotson, Jonathan Bevevino, and Jacob Bosma each collected two hits for South Haven Varsity Rams.South Haven was…

I caught the warning in a rural newspaper that now we are moving into planting season, watch out for slow-moving farm vehicles as they go from field to field or barn to field.Good point to keep in mind now through…

For some reason, the Trump administration, i.e. Attorney General Pam Bondi is slow walking the release of the Epstein files. If I remember correctly, it was a campaign promise to release them asap, and it’s now been 130 days, and…

By James Windell On May 6, 2025, members from the South Haven Public Works office, Corwell Health, Baird Financial Services, and the American Legion Post # 49 met at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven.Their mission was to place flags and…

By James Windell On the agenda for the last South Haven City Council meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, was the selection of a Prosecuting Attorney for the City.Mark A. Manning has been South Haven’s prosecuting attorney for many years,…

South Haven Rotarians joined fourth and fifth graders from North Shore elementary school in planting salmon fingerlings in the Black River on Wednesday, May 7.The planting was the culmination of an annual project. The life of the fish started as spawned…

James Windell A public hearing on the proposed budget for the City of South Haven for the 2025-2026 fiscal year will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025.The South Haven City Council approved the public hearing at its regular meeting…

PAW PAW – Paw Paw Township, along with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) made some big changes with upgrades over the last year at the Paw Paw Waste and Recycling Center, 38016 W. Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw.Paw Paw…

Alejandra Tienda Paz, a senior at Mattawan High School, became the district’s first ever recipient of the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy. She earned the prestigious recognition for her proficiency in both English and Spanish and will receive a special seal…

PAW PAW – At Paw Paw High School, Art Teacher Sarah Bentley and English Teacher Sean Kubik, along with their students, are collaborating with visiting artist, Marlo Broughton, to create an artistic outdoor mural that celebrates the community and encourages…