The Otsego girls track team added a Division 2 regional championship to its list of accomplishments for the season. The Bulldogs won five of the 17 events at the Berrien Springs-hosted meet and had eight athletes qualify for the Division…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor After decades of being observed on May 30, Memorial Day—previously known as Decoration Day—has been celebrated on the last Monday of May since 1971.This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 29, providing citizens throughout the…

Otsego High School principal Thomas Reed congratulates one of the students during the annual OHS Honors Night that recognizes students’ academic achievements. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego High School hosted its 93rd Annual Honors Night on Sunday, May…

The Allegan tennis team finished atop the regional standings, with Otsego and Lakeshore tying for second place. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Of the three state-ranked teams participating in the Division 3 girls tennis regional at Otsego, Allegan was…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—A doubleheader sweep against Paw Paw on Tuesday, May 16, lifted the Otsego softball team’s record to 18-8.The Bulldogs won the first game 4-3 thanks to a run in the bottom of the seventh before cruising…

John Patrick Hanley was born on March 17, 1934, in Peoria, Illinois to John and Sherma Hanley. He grew up in South Peoria and attended St. Mark’s Grade School. From an early age, he was driven by hard work and…

Elizabeth Ann (Overkamp) McPherson of Otsego, Michigan, went to be with her Loving Lord and Savior on May 16, 2023.  Elizabeth was born to Danny Overkamp and Martha Garvelink on July 9, 1976, in Holland, Michigan.  Elizabeth would meet and…

Lulu Marie Hammer, 75 of Allegan, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Allegan County Medical Care Community.  Born January 16, 1948 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late James and Lulu (Borst) Phelps and the…

     On Memorial Day, there is no place I would rather be than in a small Midwest town. More specifically, it means a small town in southwestern Michigan.  Like the rest of the country on that day, we will pause for a…

By Gari Voss Allegan’s City Council celebrated new businesses in their downtown while splitting the vote on dissolving the Historic Commission.After approving previous Minutes, the Council did a second reading of Ordinance 510 to repeal Chapter 13 – Historic Preservation…

By Gari Voss Groups around Allegan County will gather on May 29, 2023, to honor the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. What was once called Decoration Day is now Memorial Day, which…

These clues have been made available on the Friends of Allegan’s Oakwood Cemetery Facebook page. Audience members on Fri., June 2 or Sat., June 3, 2023 will learn about cemetery residents who have contributed to the history of Allegan. By…

On 5/16/23 at 1852 hours, Allegan County deputies responded to Hunters Glen Mobile Home Park for a report of a domestic assault that had taken place. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect had threatened one of the residents of…

Is anyone concerned about artificial intelligence as I am?You know the technology is growing at such a rapid rate that humans might be subservient to robots soon. Or so say a few prognosticators.Being somewhat a libertarian, I do not favor…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Fire hydrants in the City of Plainwell will be flushed on Friday, May 19.Crews from the city’s Department of Public Works will begin the flushing process at 2 a.m. and will continue until all hydrants are…

Work will be done on the Main Street Bridge in Plainwell beginning Monday, June 5. The work that will disrupt traffic is slated to be completed by Friday, Aug. 25, as to limit disruption to school traffic. (Photo provided) By…

Allegan celebrated its conference championship by spray painting messages on the courts. The Tigers will begin using their new facility next school year. (Photo provided) Members of the Allegan girls tennis team give coach Damien Arthur an unexpected shower. (Photo…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HAMILTON—After opening the Hamilton Invitational with an 8-2 loss to North Muskegon, the Otsego baseball team bounced back in a big way.The Bulldogs defeated Saugatuck 16-1 in their second game of the day, with Sam Bronkema…

David Earl “Bobcat” Schwartz, 71, of Hopkins, MI passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at University of Michigan Health West.  Born January 12, 1952 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Elwood George and Eleanor (Feenstra) Schwartz. …

Gary A. Melvin, age 83 of Kalamazoo, Michigan peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home with family by his side.  He was the much-loved husband of Joan (Bode) Melvin.  They met at the Wesley Foundation at…