Obituary: David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr.
David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr. of Clare, MI, was peacefully called home on the evening of January 28, 2025, at the age of 84, reuniting with his wife Wanda, whom he loved and adored for 64 years of marriage,…
Obituary: Betty R. Haskell
Betty R. Haskell, 92, passed away peacefully at her home, Pioneer Golden Estates, on January 29, 2025. She was born August 16, 1932, in Auburn Heights, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd Bixby and Myrtle (Gardiner) Bixby. As a teenager Betty…
May I Walk with You? DISASTERS
Like me, I’m sure you have noticed some very unusual natural events that can only be called disasters. To my recollection, over 40,000 acres have burned in southern California and thousands of homes have been destroyed. My sister reports that…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Guess What – Road Trip!
As of today, we are officially on our first “road trip” in years! As you read this we should be about one-third of the way to the sunny south, where we will stay for a bit with Sister-in-Law Marlene. I’m…
City discusses problems with traffic island
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent The temporary traffic island installed to regulate vehicle traffic during the hours that students are crossing McEwan to go to, or come from the school was a discussion item during the recent Traffic & Safety Committee…
Frostbite Winter Festival starts tonight
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 37th annual Frostbite Winter Festival begins tonight and continues Saturday at the Clare County Fairgrounds!Join in the fun February 7th and 8th! The Harrison Chamber says, “It’s the best little hotspot around!”You will need a…
Harrison man arrested for arson of his own home
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A report of a possible vehicle fire and explosions sent Harrison firefighters to a residence on Fish-ing Site Road in Hayes Township on Saturday, January 25th at approximately 2:58 pm.The 9-1-1 caller also told dispatchers he saw…
City eyes plans, priorities for ’25-‘26
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck City Council and staff met Jan. 24 at the Saugatuck Yacht Club to review progress made this 2024-25 fiscal year and where to focus resources for the next. “The city ended fiscal year 2023-24 with…
County OKs ’25 work on township roads
The Allegan County Road Commission Jan. 14 green-lit Saugatuck and Laketown Township major road improvements for the 2025 construction season. Roads deemed minor and private will be funded through the townships’ own millages. The commission is responsible for snow removal,…
More studies needed on Blue Star Trail
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR “Hurry up and wait,” remain keywords for Friends of the Blue Start Trail, who learned last week construction on its North Section (from the Kalamazoo River bridge to Holland Street in Saugatuck Township) has been put…
Saugatuck girls upend Fennville in Never Forgotten Game
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorFENNVILLE—For the record, the Saugatuck girls basketball team bested archrival Fennville 56-33 on Saturday, Feb. 1.But for Trailblazers coach Kevin Tringali, the outcome of the game was secondary to the more important meaning of the night.The game…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorBird FluWhy is the bird flu big news? Birds have always flown. You mean avian influenza? OK, that’s different, but still What does that have to do with the price of eggs?Word’s gone viral since a second case…
Oompa Loompa!
The Saugatuck Public Schools Drama Club presentation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Friday through Sunday, Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, drew appreciative audiences and a large cast including (from left) Petra Johnson, Elizabeth Moorer, Annika Vanderbeek, Greta Stockburger, Joey…
Genetski pulls out of Laketown search
By Jim HaydenCorrespondentDoes anyone want to be Laketown Township manager?Allegan County clerk and Saugatuck resident Bob Genetski last week withdrew his name from consideration for the position vacated Jan. 3 after 35-year manager Al Meshkin retired.In an email dated 1:34…
CMU choir pays unexpected visit to Otsego High School
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Members of the Otsego High School choir recently played host to some special guests.The Central Michigan University Chamber Singers choir visited OHS to perform and interact with the Otsego choir students.According to OHS choir director Meredith…
Ransom Library hosts annual escape room Feb. 21 to 24
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Belinda is a lovelorn librarian desperately searching for her soulmate.Are you willing to help her find her one true love out of 10 potential suitors?If so, then all you need to do is sign up for…
Otsego girls pick up pair of victories on the hardwood
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NILES—With a road win over Niles on Friday, Jan. 31, the Otsego girls basketball team would remain in second place in the Wolverine Conference standings behind Vicksburg.A loss? Well, that would drop the Bulldogs into fourth…
Allegan girls win two
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A balanced scoring attack coupled with a tenacious defensive effort.That was a winning recipe for the Allegan girls basketball team in its SAC showdown with visiting Watervliet on Friday, Jan. 31.Six Tigers scored at least five—and…
Obituary: Adam Hughes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Hughes, age 35, on January 27, 2025. Adam was a beloved spouse, a devoted parent, son, friend and all-around-one-of-a-kind human. His untimely departure leaves a void that will…
Obituary: Gordon Louis Noggles
In Memory ofGORDON L. NOGGLESGordon Louis Noggles, born April 8, 1950 in Covert, Michigan,passed away of a heart condition on December 13, 2024 at the age of 74.A long-time resident of Allegan, Gordon resided at the adult foster care home…
