Election Wrap up: Jipp defeats Peterson in judicial race
By Gari Voss When the dust settled and the last in-person voting day was completed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the votes of 68,170 Allegan County voters (71.8%) were tallied. The results are still be examined by the Allegan County…
Life as Performance Art
I had my first brush with censorship in junior high school when I wanted to read Chinese Communist Chairman Mao Tse Tung’s “Little Red Book.” Everyone was talking about it and a few politicians wanted it banned from the United…
Mike’s Musings: Recalling a grassfire that I started, and praising those that rescue us
I missed Fire Prevention Week by a month, but I do want to send a shout out to the brave firefighters in this country.I have never had a fire burn down my house (fortunately) but I did have a grass…
2024 Election Results
2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS WINNER – DONALD TRUMP MICHIGAN 2024 ELECTION RESULTS PRESIDENT – DONALD TRUMP Donald Trump – 2,794,257, 49.7%Kamala Harris- 2,713,281, 48.3% SENATOR – ELISSA SLOTKIN Elissa Slotkin – 2,690,225, 48.6%Mike Rogers – 2,671,872, 48.3% 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT – JOHN…
Bulldogs for Bronson provides blankets for children
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Kids helping kids.That’s the basic concept behind Bulldogs for Bronson, a new after-school club at Otsego’s Washington Street Elementary School.Members of the club make fleece tie blankets and cards of encouragement to be donated to Bronson…
PHS woodshop students partner with Public Safety
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor As the school resource officer for Plainwell Community Schools, Bob Farris acts as a liaison between the school district and the Plainwell Department of Public Safety.Being in this position allowed Farris to help facilitate a unique…
Saugatuck girls place 13th at Finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BROOKLYN—Saugatuck girls cross country coach Angelina Bauer entered the Division 3 State Finals hoping her team could secure a top-10 finish.And while the Trailblazers fell a little short of that—they finished 13th with 353 points—Bauer was…
Hopkins football falls to Catholic Central
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GRAND RAPIDS—In Hopkins’ Division 5 football playoff opener against Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Friday, Nov. 1, Viking running back Justin VanWagner rushed for 102 yards on 19 carries.The was the good news for Hopkins.The bad…
Obituary: Lyle Jay Barringer
Lyle Jay Barringer, age 92, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 in Allegan MI, where he lived since 1973. Lyle was born on February 19,1932 in Muskegon Heights, MI to Jay and Dorothy (Slinger) Barringer. Lyle worked in Maintenance…
Obituary: James C. Lohrberg
James C. Lohrberg went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 27, 2024. Per Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Jim loved vintage cars, owning several over the years. He was also…
Obituary: Patricia L. Thomas
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 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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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…
