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Regional champions!

Regional champions!

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20231 min read

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…

Area Memorial Day events listed

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20232 min read

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 holds 93rd Annual Honors Night

Otsego High School holds 93rd Annual Honors Night

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20232 min read

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…

Allegan wins regional, Otsego places second

Allegan wins regional, Otsego places second

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20233 min read

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…

Otsego softball sweeps Paw Paw

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20231 min read

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…

Obituary: John Patrick Hanley

Obituary: John Patrick Hanley

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20233 min read

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…

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann (Overkamp) McPherson

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann (Overkamp) McPherson

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20232 min read

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…

Obituary: Lulu Marie Hammer

Obituary: Lulu Marie Hammer

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20232 min read

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…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20236 min read

     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…

Council deadlocks 3-3 over dissolving Historic District

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20236 min read

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…

Many Memorial Day observances across Allegan County

Many Memorial Day observances across Allegan County

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20236 min read

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…

Living History Tour reveals stories of Allegan’s residents

Living History Tour reveals stories of Allegan’s residents

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20234 min read

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…

Barricaded gunman surrenders to AC SWAT team

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20231 min read

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…

Mike’s Musings: AI could make our lives better or ruin us

Mike’s Musings: AI could make our lives better or ruin us

Editorial StaffMay 24, 20233 min read

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…

Plainwell to flush fire hydrants Friday, May 19

Plainwell to flush fire hydrants Friday, May 19

Editorial StaffMay 17, 20231 min read

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…

Bridge work scheduled in Plainwell

Bridge work scheduled in Plainwell

Editorial StaffMay 17, 20232 min read

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 dominates at league finals

Allegan dominates at league finals

Editorial StaffMay 17, 20233 min read

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…

Otsego baseball upends Saugatuck

Editorial StaffMay 17, 20231 min read

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…

Obituary: David Earl “Bobcat” Schwartz, 71

Obituary: David Earl “Bobcat” Schwartz, 71

Editorial StaffMay 17, 20232 min read

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. …

Obituary: Gary A. Melvin, 83

Obituary: Gary A. Melvin, 83

Editorial StaffMay 17, 20234 min read

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…