Allegan County News & Union Enterprise

Obituary: Patricia L. Thomas

Obituary: Patricia L. Thomas

Editorial StaffNov 6, 20243 min read

Patricia L. Thomas, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born on August 18, 1942, in Plainwell, MI, to Seamer (Scotty) Dalrymple and Helen (Cam) Randall, both…

Rededication of union soldier to take place on Veterans Day

Rededication of union soldier to take place on Veterans Day

Editorial StaffNov 6, 20242 min read

Rededication of union soldier to take place on Veterans DayOn Monday, November 11, 2024, Allegan County, Allegan American Legion Post 89, and Allegan County Historical Society invite public to participate in celebratory ceremonies commencing at the 11th hour on the 11th day…

Fundraiser planned for 19-year-old with multiple health issues

Fundraiser planned for 19-year-old with multiple health issues

Editorial StaffNov 6, 20243 min read

Dakota “Kota” Poling of Allegan is, in most ways, your average 19-year-old. He’s goofy, quick-witted, and majorly sarcastic. He will have even the grumpiest of people laughing within minutes. He’s also kind and loving (as long as you aren’t one…

Treasurers office moves from downtown to county complex

Editorial StaffNov 6, 20241 min read

The Allegan County Treasurer’s office will move from the Allegan County Courthouse to its new location at the County Services Building at 3283 122nd Avenue Allegan, MI 49010.  Beginning Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Treasurer’s office will be ready to serve the…

JD Vance holds rally in Fillmore Township

JD Vance holds rally in Fillmore Township

JordanNov 6, 20244 min read

By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Republican Vice-Presidential nominee, JD Vance, stopped in Allegan County last Tuesday, October 29th, for a campaign rally in Fillmore Township.Hundreds gathered at Holland Equipment Services, located at 4203 Blue Star Highway, just outside of Holland’s city…

Mike’s Musings: Here’s Hoping Civility Will Reign Once Election Over

Mike’s Musings: Here’s Hoping Civility Will Reign Once Election Over

Editorial StaffNov 6, 20243 min read

I’m writing this on Election Day. I have no idea who is going to win the presidential race, but I do fear whoever wins, there will be discord in our nation. I have had this uneasy feeling in my stomach…

Regional Champions!

Regional Champions!

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20241 min read

The Otsego girls cross country team has established itself as one of the premier programs in the state of Michigan, as evidenced by the Division 2 state championships the Bulldogs earned in 2015, 2016 and 2022.This year has been no…

Plainwell marching band heads to MCBA State Finals

Plainwell marching band heads to MCBA State Finals

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20244 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Michigan Competing Band Association will host its State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit.And for the fourth straight year, the Plainwell High School marching band will be included in the festivities.PHS…

Otsego girls continue winning tradition with regional championship

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20242 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PORTAGE—Coming into this season, Otsego cross country coach Steve Long figured his girls team would be good, but he didn’t know exactly what to expect.After all, the Bulldogs graduated two of the top three runners in…

Allegan swim wraps up perfect regular season

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20242 min read

STURGIS—The Allegan girls swim & dive team wrapped up its regular season with a hard-fought 94-91 win over Sturgis on Tuesday, Oct. 22, securing a perfect 7-0 record in the SCC conference.“Our undefeated season has been a testament to the…

Obituary: Matthew Stanley Szkopiec

Obituary: Matthew Stanley Szkopiec

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20243 min read

Matthew Stanley Szkopiec was born on March 25, 1933, in East Chicago (Indiana Harbor), Indiana to Wincenty and Mary Szkopiec and passed away on October 22, 2024 in Holland, Michigan at the age of 91. Matthew graduated from East Chicago…

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Broadhurst

Obituary: Robert “Bob” Broadhurst

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20243 min read

Robert “Bob” Broadhurst, age 88, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2024 with his family by his side.Bob was born September 24, 1936 to Frank and Frieda (Mundt) Broadhurst. He graduated from Otsego High School and attended Western Michigan University…

Obituary: Donald Ray Case

Obituary: Donald Ray Case

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20242 min read

Donald Ray Case, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at his home with his family at his side. Born January 13, 1941 in Richland Township, MI, he was the son of the late Charles H. and…

Hodge named FSU Distinguished Alumnus

Hodge named FSU Distinguished Alumnus

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20242 min read

The Ferris State University Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed on individuals who demonstrate leadership and service to their profession, community, service organizations and alma mater. One of four chosen for this honor this year is Allegan’s own, Dr. Paul Hodge.Dr.…

Johnson one of ten outstanding Young Americans

Johnson one of ten outstanding Young Americans

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20242 min read

On Sept 14th, at the JCI USA Annual Meeting in Cleveland Ohio, Landria Johnson was the recipient of a Ten Outstanding Young Americans Award. This is a highly prestigious award given to ten individuals between the ages of 18-40 by…

Microsoft purchases over 600 acres in Allegan, Kent Counties

JordanOct 30, 20242 min read

By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Over the past few months, the Microsoft Corporation has been engaging in some major real estate transactions in West Michigan.This first began when the company purchased a 316-acre parcel, located at 4450 76th Street, Byron Center…

Municipalities announce Trick or Treat hours, stress safety

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20242 min read

By Gari Voss As Halloween is upon us, families plan their evening of Trick-or-Treat excursions. In addition to corn mazes and walks through the woods, communities and organizations are planning for Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-n-Treat.The optimum words are BE SAFE. Some…

Mike’s Musings: Warning: Negative Political Ads Can be bad for your Health

Mike’s Musings: Warning: Negative Political Ads Can be bad for your Health

Editorial StaffOct 30, 20243 min read

I don’t know about you, but I have a headache from negative advertising. I rarely watch regular network television but last Sunday I had to turn on FOX to watch the Detroit Lions dismantle the Tennessee Titans.The Lions took care…

Four candidates on ballot for Plainwell school board

Four candidates on ballot for Plainwell school board

Editorial StaffOct 23, 202412 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Three of the seven seats on the Plainwell Community Schools Board of Education are up for grabs.Four candidates are on ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, election to fill those spots.Of those candidates, three are incumbents:…