Douglas plans Water Street work
Douglas plans to close one lane of Water Street for bit valley gutter curb replacement Thursday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The city Sept. 25 announce it has hired Bruce’s Blacktop to pave about 450 feet of…
Saugatuck to retop asphalt streets
Saugatuck city will conduct two to three weeks of asphalt repairs starting Monday, Oct. 7, the city announced last week. Receiving new topcoats will be: • Francis Street from Water to Butler streets and from Holland to Elizabeth streets; •…
Write in school board votes Nov. 5
Voters for Saugatuck Public Schools board seats will have to write in candidates’ names during the general election Nov. 5. The district will have five seats available: four for four-year terms ending Dec. 31, 2028; and one two-partial seat ending…
Saugatuck soccer performs well
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe unbeaten streak reached four games for the Saugatuck boys soccer team thanks to a 7-0 road win over Bridgman on Monday, Sept. 30.That marked the second straight game in which the Trailblazers scored seven goals, as…
Obituary: Duane Newmeyer
Duane Newmeyer of Saugatuck, born Aug. 13, 1932, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 29, 2024. Duane was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Cora Newmeyer and his life partner of 53 years Erwin Musloff. Surviving…
Bumper crop
What a year it has been for apples! Crane Orchards’ U-Pick options on M-89 west of Fennville have been bustling during sunny and pleasant early-fall afternoons. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorLossWe’re not out of the woods on bird flu. Nor sky either. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development warns although deaths are down, we cannot relax our vigilance.MDARD Director Tim Boring says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…
Douglas drain work won’t come cheap
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas is seeking ways to meet costs to repair the Warnock Drain under Ferry Street, closed between West Shore Drive and Campbell Street since Aug. 2, and maintain its remaining four miles that run through town.City manager Lisa…
White out, city council seeks to fill empty seat
By Scott SullivanEditorFirst-year Saugatuck city councilman Logan White’s Sept. 23 resignation because he had bought a new home in Holland left peers seeking a replacement for the remainder of his two-year term.It comes at an interesting time, with a Nov.…
Plainwell schools asks voters to approve bond
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A new preschool building and new gyms for two elementary schools.Those are among the main items included in a bond proposal that Plainwell Community Schools officials hope voters will pass in the November election.This marks the…
Otsego Band Invitational takes center stage
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The annual Otsego Band Invitational is always a special event for Otsego High School/Middle School band director Mitch Piersma.This year’s edition—which was the 39th and took place on Saturday, Sept. 28—was even more so.That’s because when…
Allegan tennis places third at league tourney
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With three teams ranked in the top 10 among Division 4 boys tennis teams, you’d probably think the SAC/Lakeland Conference Finals on Friday, Sept. 27, was a highly contested battle.And you’d be right.In the end, it…
Otsego tennis splits matches
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego boys tennis team took on a pair of Wolverine Conference rivals on back-to-back days and came away with split results.The Bulldogs beat Three Rivers 7-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26, after falling 6-2 to Three…
Obituary: Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman
Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman, of Plainwell, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Allegan, MI, at the age of 91. Born on August 8, 1933, in Hopkins, MI, to Grover and Florence Clawson, Marella was raised with…
Life as Performance Art
At one time or another, almost every child born in the United States has given at least a passing thought to the idea of being the President. It is a noble idea, and more than anything else, it indicates…
Tech Center students design and build bike racks for downtown Allegan
Take a walk around downtown Allegan, and you might notice three unique, eye-catching bike racks designed and fabricated by students at the Allegan Area ESA Tech Center. These custom creations, each tailored to the character of its location, showcase the…
Allegan City Council Ballot reveals five candidates
By Gari Voss The Allegan City Council will have a number of new faces after the November 5, 2024, election. As the term of councilmembers comes to an end, three current members will be retiring. Those are the current mayor…
Paw Paw football impressive against Vicksburg
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – Last Friday night (Sept. 20) the Paw Paw Red Wolves traveled down to Vicksburg to take on the 2-1 Bulldogs. Paw Paw opened the game with an 80-yard drive that was capped off with…
Obituary: David P. Bowers
David P. Bowers, born on June 23, 1944, in Howell, Michigan, lived a life marked by his generosity, friendly demeanor, and his wonderful sense of humor that touched the lives of his family, friends, and all those who had the…
Obituary: Terry Philip Cline
Terry Philip Cline, age 71, of Lake, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at home under the care of Heartland Hospice. Per Terry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Terry was born on October 12, 1952, in Detroit, son of…
