City Council learns about energy program, approves gunsmith
by Leslie Ballard Monday’s nights City Council meeting included some informational presentations, discussions and commission reports while action on the City Manager’s contract was tabled until the next meeting.Mayor Delora Andrus began the regular meeting by reading a Source Water…
Julie Milbocker – One of a Kind Teacher
By Gari Voss Miss Julie Milbocker took her place behind the teacher’s desk in the Jewett School in the John Pahl Historical Village just as she did when she spent time teaching special education students at Jewett School before continuing…
Deadline looms for Plainwell scarecrow registration
Entries from last year’s scarecrow/sculpture contest in Plainwell are seen. (Photos provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor It’s last call for anyone interested in participating in this year’s Scarecrow, Harvest and Sculpture Contest in downtown Plainwell.Entry forms for the contest—which can…
Christian Neighbors hosts Seventh Annual PATH Walk
A family takes part in last year’s PATH Walk for Christian Neighbors. (Photo provided) Christian Neighbors is hosting its Seventh Annual PATH Walk to Stabilization on Sunday, Oct. 2, at Sherwood Park.The event, which includes a 1.5 or 3-mile walk,…
Plainwell Schools adds Home Outreach Coordinator
Tammy Glupker (in blue dress), seen being sworn in as a truancy officer, recently became the Home Outreach Coordinator for Plainwell Community Schools. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Public school districts across the nation have experienced a decrease in…
Otsego cross country teams shine at Spartan Invite
Otsego freshman Emma Hoffman placed second at the Spartan Invitational. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) Sophomore Caleb Wesseldyk was the top finisher for Otsego at the Spartan Invitational. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor EAST LANSING—For all of the…
Allegan remains unbeaten in SAC Valley
Mikhail Peters scored three goals to lead Allegan to the 10-0 win over Parchment. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Allegan boys soccer coach Aaron Rogers wanted his team to set the tone early in its SAC Valley…
Obituary: Tara L. VanOrder, 36
Tara passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Iowa City. She was born September 8, 1986 in Holland, the daughter of Kenneth VanOrder and Corrissa Dineau. Tara loved going to the beach, spending time on the pier, attending races and…
Life as Performance Art
Not too long ago some wise guy or girl came up with the nutty idea that there ought to be age limits on politicians. Just as here in Michigan and a few other states elected officials can be “termed out,” after…
Nagel shooting determined justified by MSP
Joseph Nagle By Gari Voss Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Myrene Koch released a statement to the media that the officer involved in the Joseph Nagle shooting on June 16, 2022 would not be criminally charged. After an intensive investigation using…
Fair sets attendance, livestock records
The Allegan County Fair wrapped up the 2022 Fair, Saturday, Sept 17th with some record breaking news! The 1st weekend there were heavy crowds and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias performed on Friday, Sept 9th and Sam Hunt with Travis Denning performed on Saturday, Sept 10th. …
Commissioner removed from office, later returns
Commissioner removed from office, then let back onAn election filing error led to “an odd situation” and the removal then reinstatement of a Fennville City Commissioner over the last month.The issue was discussed by city attorney Dan Martin of Thrun…
Mike’s Musings: If only dreams of space flight were true
Watching a rocket launch into space never gets old for me. Last week I had the opportunity to view three nighttime launches, thanks to Space X’s aggressive launch schedule to send Starlink satellites in to space. Living on the Space…
Obituary: Arlene Louise Broadhurst, 90
Arlene Louise Broadhurst, age 90 passed away September 7, 2022. Arlene was born October 7, 1931 in Michigan to Frank and Frieda (Mundt) Broadhurst. Per Arlene’s wishes no public services will be held. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory…
Obituary: Robert L. Thomson, 79
Robert L. Thomson, 79 of Allegan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2022.He was born to the late William “Bill”, Sr. and Ethel (Remington) Thomson on August 26, 1943. He was the youngest and…
Life as Performance Art
We were in Canada when the news came that Queen Elizabeth II had died. A friend and fellow Anglophile texted so I would know about it.A few hours later when Madame Dewey and I got back to our room and turned…
Pet lovers seek to save Wishbone House
By Scott SullivanWriter Wishbone House isn’t the fanciest place in Douglas. It fills an ex-video store at 165 Blue Star Hwy. selling thrift donations and, oh yes, 27 discarded cats seeking homes and love.Success for three staff who draw minimal…
Crane’s Ciderfest celebrates 50 years
Pictured at right are Rob Hagger (son) and Becky Crane (mother who runs Crane’s Pie Pantry). By Scott SullivanEditor No kids except older ones were here when Lue Crane talked her husband Bob, who knew enough to agree, they should…
United Way opens donation center in Allegan
The unveiling of the new Goods Donation Center at Allegan County’s United Way will occur on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 3 PM at the United Way, 650 Grand St, Allegan. The public is invited to see how United Way…
Wayland Balloon Fest
The Wayland Balloon Festival drew crowds from all over western Michigan, as dozens of hot air balloons filled the Wayland skies. The festival offered many activities and events, but of course, the major draw was the balloons piloted by enthusiasts…
