Mitchell honors Jepkemawith Veterans Day speech
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, major hostilities of World War 1 were formally ended.Since then, Nov. 11 has been set aside to honor military veterans, first known…
Residents reminded about winter parking rules
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With the calendar having turned from October to November, the City of Plainwell issued a reminder to its residents regarding the ordinance regulating overnight parking.Per the ordinance, parking a motor vehicle or trailer overnight, within the…
Plainwell swim & dive finishes second at league finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BATTLE CREEK—Host Harper Creek ran away—or, more accurately, swam away—with the SCC title on Saturday, Nov. 8, racking up 527 points.But the three local girls swim & dive teams—Plainwell, Otsego and Allegan—had plenty to celebrate as…
Life as Performance Art
For someone who is not a certified member of the Handyman’s Union and a complete all-thumbs fiasco in most do-it-yourself projects, I find myself having to make a stop at a hardware store a couple times a week. Especially in…
Merson community mourns loss of store destroyed by fire
By Gari Voss The call came to Gobles Pine Grove Fire Chief Brian Cronk at 5:58am that smoke was pouring from the northwest section of Merson Store at M-40 and 102nd Avenue. By the time Gobles Pine Grove and Allegan…
City Council re-elects Perrigo as mayor, schedules open houses
By Gari Voss The Allegan City Council reelected Traci Perrigo as Mayor and Peter Hanse as Mayor Pro Tem then handled some previous business. Police Chief Jay Gibson reviewed statistics for 2025 and updated the council on several situations that…
Do you need help? Write Us!
By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It…
Mike’s Musings: The True Spirit of Christmas Lives in Helping Others
As the Christmas season approaches, the lights, music, and festive cheer remind us of joy, family, and tradition. But amid the celebration, it’s also a time to remember what this season truly represents — compassion, generosity, and community. For many…
Merson Store engulfed by fire
By Gari Voss The call came to Gobles Pine Grove Fire Chief Brian Cronk at 5:58am that smoke waspouring from the northwest section of Merson Store at M-40 and 102 nd Avenue. By the timeGobles Pine Grove and Allegan Fire…
PHS presents ‘Back to the ‘80s’ this weekend
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Great music, iconic fashion statements and iconic dance moves brought to life.That, according to Hannah Sheikh, is what audiences members can expect when they come out to see Plainwell High School’s production of “Back to the…
Plainwell band places second at state finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor DETROIT—Refined.That’s the one word Plainwell High School band director David Hepinstall used to describe the PHS marching band’s performance at the Michigan Competing Band Association Flight IV State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 1.The judges on hand…
Otsego’s Dennany selected for US Youth Soccer roster
Otsego junior Peyton Dennany is pretty good at soccer.How good, you ask? Well, she’s ranked 10th in the nation as a midfielder.And that earned her a coveted spot on the US Youth Soccer roster, giving her the opportunity to train…
Allegan volleyball partners with Gobles for Wings Home
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor High school sports, when done right, are about much more than wins and losses. They’re about teaching life lessons that the athletes can carry with them into adulthood.Such was the case for the volleyball programs from…
Mike’s Musings: Government shutdown can be averted- takes politicians to act instead of grandstand
Another week has passed, and much of our federal government remains shuttered. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are either furloughed or working without pay. National parks are closed, small business loans are on hold, and millions of Americans are…
Life as Performance Art
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, we observe Veterans Day. It is a “fixed” holiday, like Independence Day on July 4. These days do not move to the nearest Monday so we can have a long weekend; they are too important to…
Several events scheduled to remember veterans
By Gari Voss Fall provides several opportunities to remember veterans who served from the Revolutionary War to the present. Organizations across the county are working to make these holidays special. Veterans Day, November 11thGlenn Public School, 1394 Adams Rd, Glenn,…
Plainwell Christmas Project opens enrollment
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project (PVCP) has been a staple in the community for more than 50 years, with the program helping to make the holiday season a little merrier for families in need who reside…
Otsego cross country teams win regional titles
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PORTAGE—Throughout the season, the Otsego girls cross country team—led by senior Emma Hoffman—has been ranked first or second in the Division 2 poll.So the Bulldogs entered the Division 2 regional at Portage West Middle School on…
Allegan football ends season with win over visiting Coloma
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The 2025 season ended on a high note for the Allegan football team.Led by a ground attack that amassed 376 yards, the Tigers racked up more than 400 yards of total offense to post the 44-37…
Life as Performance Art
I have a niche genre of movies that make me happy. The basic plot is the main character sees others around him or her living in the shadowlands, takes action, faces challenges and drama, then the magic happens.One of the…
Do you need help? Write Us!
By Mike Wilcox
Owner/Publisher
