Lucas receives Plainwell Educator of the Year Award
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When Linnea Lucas took an introduction to psychology class as part of her general education requirements during her first semester of college, something clicked.“I loved tapping into the minds and hearts of people to help bring…
OPS superintendent Haase announces plan to retire
Jeffery Haase’s tenure as Otsego Public Schools superintendent will come to an end at the conclusion of the current school year.Haase, who came to OPS in July 2014, recently announced his plan to retire. His final day on the job…
Plainwell takes first at SCC Relays
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference held its annual relay meet in Allegan on Wednesday, Dec. 11.And it was Plainwell that reigned supreme, racking up 330 points to outdistance runner-up Marshall by 68 points. South…
Allegan girls get past Clippers in defensive struggle
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—A back-and-forth, gritty and ugly battle.That’s the way Allegan girls basketball coach Sharron Thompson described his team’s SAC non-divisional game against host Martin on Tuesday, Dec. 10.And in the end, it was the Tigers who picked…
Obituary: Elizabeth Sisty
Elizabeth Sisty of Holland, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by friends on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at age 97. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 2nd, 1927. She was sarcastic, feisty and full of drive and compassion.…
Obituary: Ronald Royal Remington
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Royal Remington on December 11, 2024 in Allegan, Michigan. Ron was born on July 13, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ron grew up in Bloomingdale, Michigan and was…
Obituary: Marvin Harold Voss
Marvin Voss Retired U.S. Postal Worker of over 30 years and Michigan Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Marvin Harold Voss passed away December 15, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1940, in Breedsville, MI.In 1960, Marvin enlisted in the…
Obituary: Lillian Marie Peet
Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos)…
Obituary: James Howard Hartman
James Howard Hartman, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Wings Home in Allegan. Born January 9, 1941 in Celina, OH, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Dorsen) Hartman and was the…
Help L.E. Whitebring “Pawsitive Change” with a facility dog
By Laura Feffer& Gari Voss The Student Council and students are asking the Allegan Community for their assistance in bringing about a “Pawsitive Change” to L.E. White Middle School. The change will begin with bringing a support dog from Paws…
Dorr man who injured deputy sentenced to 19 to 40 years
A man who seriously injured an Allegan County deputy who was trying to arrest him will spend years in prison.Christopher Gerou, 37, of Dorr, was sentenced last Tuesday to 19 to 40 years in prison, with credit for some 400…
Snow, or no snow, holiday break offers opportunities
By Gari Voss Christmas is just around the corner. Even before the gifts are opened and parents are trying to get the last minute tasks completed, and definitely after the gifts are opened, the Christmas meals are consumed, and the…
Mike’s Musings: Businesses, citizens come to the aid of disadvantaged families
People say times are tough, and if you sat down next to me while we were reading about all the horrible situations families had endured this past year, you could do nothing but agree.Our annual Christmas Wish Program was conducted…
Life as Performance Art
I thought my father was a bubble or two off center because he was obsessed about never being late. He believed the only way to be on time was to arrive somewhere 10 minutes early. The bank opens at 9 a.m.,…
Allegan girls beat Wyoming Lee
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor WYOMING—The 2024-25 season started on a high note for the Allegan girls basketball team.Traveling to Wyoming to take on Lee, the Tigers used a balanced scoring attack to claim the 68-8 victory.“This was a big road…
Otsego girls even record at 1-1 with win over Niles
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—A strong first half helped carry the Otsego girls basketball team to the 44-31 win over visiting Niles in the opening game of Wolverine Conference play on Friday, Dec. 6.The Bulldogs, who evened their record at…
Obituary: Peggy Rose (Thompson) Arnsman
Peggy Rose (Thompson) Arnsman passed peacefully on December 1, 2024, at Home in Hopkins, Michigan. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on April 3, 1937, to her late parents Richard and Alice (Rose) Thompson. Peggy grew up in Hopkins,…
Obituary: Joan (Jody) Huene Simonds
Joan (Jody) Huene Simonds, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 96. Joan was born in Chicago on July 14, 1928, to Dorothy and Nevin Huene. Her life was one…
Festive Friday ushers Downtown Allegan into the Christmas season
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Last Friday, December 6th, was the first of Downtown Allegan’s Festive Fridays, and the Christmas Spirit was in full swing.Local businesses were decorated with lights, garlands, ornaments, and trees. Free hot chocolate was available, courtesy of…
Canvassers seek pay increase
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN — Citing increased duties related to changes in stateelection law, specifically early voting and expanded absentee voting, the Allegan County Board of Canvassers last week passed a resolution asking the Board of Commissioners to increase its…
