Otsego girls win league crown
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—With a 7-0 record during the dual-meet portion of the season, the Otsego girls cross country team entered the Wolverine Conference Championship Meet as the prohibitive favorite.The Bulldogs didn’t disappoint.Otsego had three of the top five…
Obituary: Susan Elaine (Saunders) Goodwin
Susan Elaine (Saunders) Goodwin of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Frank I Goodwin and daughter of Margaret (Curry) and Stanley Saunders, all of whom have preceded her…
Obituary: Margaret Ann VanderVeen
Margaret Ann VanderVeen, age 78, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024. Margaret was born on April 2, 1946, in Hopkins to Leon and Edna (Cooley) Arnsman, Margaret’s life was a testament to her strength, her passion for music, and…
Life as Performance Art: Life as Conspiracy theories
Just before he left the White House for the last time, President Eisenhower warned the nation about the dangers and threats of the Military Industrial Complex. To simplify it, the military was always looking for new and better weapons,…
Scary Halloween display at Fennville house
This Halloween display, put together by Michael Kempker & Erin Fisher along with four of the scariest little helpers is one of the better yard displays you will find in the area. You can see it at 2568 56th St.…
Many choices on local ballots
By Gari Voss “Absentee” ballots have been requested and are being returned. On October 26, 2024, Early Voting at polling places begins and goes through Sunday, November 3, 2024. The last in-person voting day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.The most…
Lee Twp stabbing suspect taken in to custody
A man accused in a stabbing earlier this month has been taken into custody and arraigned, according to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office.Anthony Steven Vincent, 43, was arrested on Monday by the Michigan State Police Fugitive Team. He was arraigned on an…
Percival charge with10 counts
Dylan Michael Percival, 23, from the Pullman area, was charged with 10 counts, including assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, aggravated assault, reckless discharge of a firearm, being a habitual offender and other weapons charges…
Mike’s Musings: Move made me realize how important one vote is
I had the opportunity to watch SWING VOTE, a 2008 film starring Kevin Costner, that was about a down on his luck, fired from his job, alcoholic in New Mexico, that had the voter machine eat his ballot as he…
Candidates vie for spot on Otsego Board of Education
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Four candidates are on Nov. 5 ballot for three open positions on the Otsego Public Schools Board of Education.Current school board president Amy Stender and Jason Davis—who was appointed to the board in August to fill…
1871 Taproom opens for business in downtown Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The newest eating establishment in downtown Plainwell is officially open for business.Located at 107 S. Main St., 1871 Taproom welcomed patrons for the first time on Thursday, Oct. 10, and is now open daily.Brothers John and…
Playground equipment added to Memorial Park
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Go back in time with me, if you would, to the year 2002.The original Tony Maguire “Spiderman” movie ruled the box office. “American Idol” debuted on FOX. Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” was among the most listened-to songs.Also…
Otsego cross teams sweep Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—It was a sweep for the Otsego cross country teams when they hosted rival Plainwell on Tuesday, Oct. 8.The Otsego girls secured the 16-45 victory to finish the regular-season potion of the season a perfect 7-0.…
Allegan swim & dive beats Marshall
The Allegan girls swim & dive team continued its strong season with a 109-75 win over Marshall on Tuesday, Oct. 8.The Tigers remained perfect in the league at 5-0.Allegan delivered outstanding individual performances, with Mari Nistal Palacios claiming first place…
Obituary: Dolores Agnes Rohloff
Dolores Agnes Rohloff, born in Detroit, MI, on August 17, 1932, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Pilbeam) Selkirk. Dolores will be…
Obituary: Donn Matthew Wiley
Donn Matthew Wiley passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on October 8, 2024 at his home in Allegan, MI. Born June 21, 1939 in Allegan, he was the son of the late William and Earline (Counterman) Wiley. Donn…
Obituary: Joyce Arlene Miles (Pittner)
Joyce Arlene Miles (Pittner), a beacon of love and friendship, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Allegan, Michigan, at the age of 90. Born on June 18, 1934, in Plainwell, MI, Joyce lived a life marked by devotion…
Obituary: Margaret Jean Vander Vere
AUGUST 4, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 Margaret Jean Vander Vere, left this world at the remarkable age of ninety. Diagnosed with dementia and pre-Alzheimer’s in 1999, Margaret approached her diagnosis like she approached life — with determination, humor, and…
County Building Open House uncovers aspacious work environment
By Gari Voss The Allegan County building on 122nd Avenue northwest of Allegan unveiled the spacious working quarters of the Allegan County administrative staff, vital county services, and the newly renovated areas for the County Treasurer, Register of Deeds and…
SUV strikes tractor pulling a wagon for hayride, several injured
By Gari Voss The call came to Allegan County Central Dispatch at 7:24pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024, reporting “a serious traffic crash” on M-40 near 110th Avenue in Trowbridge Township. When responders reached the location, they found an overturned…
