Allegan County News & Union Enterprise

By Jim HaydenCorrespondent Fennville is again searching for a new police chief after the city’s choice withdrew to stay in his current position in South Carolina.“So we’re back to square…

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County commission chairman James Storey has provided a statement in response to three county officials filing suit over an alleged plan to move some…

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office has investigated multiple incidents recently of forged / altered checks.  In all of the incidents the victims reported mailing a check for payment of services…

Thomas Shannon By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KENT COUNTY—An orthodontist who had an office in Plainwell is heading to trial on child pornography charges.According to court documents, Thomas Shannon, 41, of…

Plainwell High School students rehearse for the upcoming production of “Mamma Mia.” (Photo provided) Cast members of Plainwell High School’s production of “Mamma Mia” are preparing for opening night on…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorA 24-year-old Battle Creek man is facing assault charges for an attack on an elderly veteran at the Circle K gas station on M-89 in Otsego Township.Richard…

Otsego High School students receive instruction during a recent rehearsal for “High School Musical,” which opens on Wednesday, March 22. (Photo provided) Colin Wesseldyk (left) performs as Troy Bolton and…

Otsego freshman Liam Smith was all smiles after winning the 100 fly at the D3 state meet. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk) Hamilton senior Jeremy Mathews took fourth place in diving…

After 15 years, Barbara Jeanne (Majewski) Richlich was finally reunited with the love of her life, Jerry, and found eternal peace with her God on March 9, 2023, at home,…

Della Andrus, age 95, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Allegan. Della was the only girl in a family of six brothers;…

Deb Kaylor, 67, born May 15, 1955 in Batesville, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 10th surrounded by her loving family. Deb was a longtime Allegan resident, graduating from Allegan High…

     We received a Christmas card and letter from longtime friends, and in it they wrote about returning to Orchestra Hall for the first  performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in nearly…

Allegan Courthouse By Gari Voss March 13, 2023, a Complaint for Declaration Judgment was filed in the Allegan County 48th Circuit Court by Charles Lawler of Clark Hill PLC in…

Richard Lee-Raymond Ward-Perry (Provided by Allegan County Sheriff’s Office) By Gari Voss Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Richard Lee-Raymond Ward-Perry (24) of Battle Creek was arrested. On Wednesday, March 8, 2023,…

A 53-year-old Wayland man was detained on the suspicion of driving while under the influence following a crash in Allegan County Wednesday evening.Michigan State Police (MSP) says the crash happened…

Jim Greydanus At the February regular Board of Education meeting, the Fennville Public Schools Board of Education accepted the retirement of Superintendent Jim Greydanus, effective June 30, 2023.Over the past…

I play a lot of tennis, and Novak Djokovic, the best in the game, and maybe the G.O.A.T, is a hero of mine. Like Jordan in basketball or Brady in…

Team ‘Trial and Error’ (left) included (from left) Liam Preuninger, Mai Nguyen and Erica Klein. Team ‘Bad Bananas’ (right) included Luca Cassada, Blaine Rensi and Parker Montange. Both of these…

The Money Makers from Cooper Elementary School in Plainwell claimed top honors at this year’s Battle of the Book competition. (Photo provided) The Royal Readers from Otsego’s Dix Street Elementary…

Those who attend Art Hop will have the opportunity to view work from local artists utilizing a variety of mediums. By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Calling all art lovers.The City of…