Vigil held as Joseph Nagel’s mom still awaiting news
Family and friends of Joseph Nagle gathered June 30, 2022 to honor his memory and assist his mother Kelly in getting information from the Allegan County Sheriff and Michigan State Police. Participants in the vigil surround Commissioner Robert Womack (left…
Who are the Homeless in Allegan County?
By Leslie Ballard Who are the homeless in southwest Michigan? It’s not the man standing on the intersection corner with the sign asking for help.It’s typically a single parent with three children, the oldest of whom is 7 years old.It’s…
Obituary: Kevin Lee Eichler
Kevin Lee Eichler, 67 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. Born August 31, 1954 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lyle and Geraldine (Germaine) Eichler and the long-time fiancé of…
Obituary: Dawn Annette Moss
Dawn Annette Moss, age 75, passed away on June 21st, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Frank, two children, Jason (Karen) Watson of Hastings, Dan (Erin) Watson of Fennville, two step-children Timothy (Sarah) Moss of Fruitport,…
Obituary: Gary Len Curtiss
Gary passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born one minute after his twin brother, Cary, on December 10, 1970 in Kalamazoo, the son of Leonard…
Mike’s Musings: Lincoln never gave up, prevailed
By Mike WilcoxPublisherPerseverance is one of the most important quality traits. Too many of us give up at the slightest resistance and fail to accomplish our goals in life.One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is an example of persevering…
Life as Performance Art
By G.C. StoppelNow and then a painting of three men at a writing table comes across my computer screen. They are working together on a document; more papers are beneath the table. They are John Adams, Ben Franklin and Thomas…
PVCP teams up with Growlers for ‘Stuff the Bus’ event
A volunteer is seen loading items for the Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project last December. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With temperatures climbing to 90 degrees—and higher—on several occasions during the past few weeks, figuring out ways to stay warm…
First Annual Otsego Artisan Market deemed a success
Some young customers check out the items available for purchase at one of the booths at the Otsego Artisan Market. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Kristina Spitzner and other members of the Otsego Arts Council who helped organize the…
Marathon golf event raises money for veterans memorial
Matt Townsley celebrates with a cake after completing 201 holes of golf. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Matt Townsley didn’t meet his goal of completing 200 holes of golf in one day.He exceeded it.Townsley completed 201 holes at Lake…
4th of July to be celebrated in area cities, villages
Allegan: Sun., July 3, 2022, 5-10pm: Allegan JubileeRiverfront Downtown AlleganEnjoy food, music, friends and fireworks! Pullman: Sun., July 3, 2022, 5:30-9pm: Concert & CookoutDowntown Pullman 109th Ave. & 58th St. PullmanJoin the Independence Day Celebration including a concert by the…
Housing Services Panel discusses way to alleviate homelessness
By Leslie Ballard Eight organizations came together on a Zoom presentation hosted by the Allegan County Multi-Agency Collaborative Council (MACC) and the Allegan County Local Planning Body (LPB) to describe the services they provide and to discuss gaps in services,…
Giving back comes naturally to Lexi Koopman
By Leslie Ballard “I think helping others is her future – she loves kids and does what she can to help them,” Lexi Koopman’s grandmother Diana says of her efforts to cheer up children at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital through…
Police say shooting victim was under the influence
Detectives with the Michigan State Police (MSP) Fifth District Special Investigations Section (SIS) have confirmed through investigations that the deceased suspect Joseph Maverick Nagle was stopped for suspicion of impaired driving. Indicators of impairment were observed during the performance of…
Obituary: Mary Lee Vander Vere
Mary Lee Vander Vere, 79 of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born May 4, 1943 in Otsego, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late George and Marian (VanHouten) Spencer.…
Obituary: Edward “Ned” James Stapleton Jr
“Ned” was born Edward James Stapleton Jr. on August 25th, 1954 to Edward J. and Frances ‘Janice’ (Richardson) Stapleton.He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and then Allegan High School, class of ‘72.He went to Ferris State College graduating with a…
Obituary: Ruth Elberta Miller Berkin
Ruth Elberta Miller Berkin, passed peacefully on June 13, 2022Ruth was born on Dec. 6, 1917 in Oto, Iowa, of Nettie B. (Cook) Miller and Elbert Henry Miller. The family of six moved to Allegan in 1920. She was a…
Obituary: Wanda Arlene Sheridan
Wanda Arlene Sheridan(Punky)Sept. 8, 1936 – June 10, 2022Wanda passed away suddenly at Allegan County Medical Care Community. After 85 yrs., we no longer have the pleasure of her presence.At her request, cremation has taken place and no service will…
Obituary: James E. Richardson
James E Richardson of Allegan finished the final lap of his dash on June 10, 2022. Jim was born to Howard and Lillian Richardson in Allegan, Michigan on December 4, 1938. Jim attended Allegan Public Schools and graduated in 1957.…
Make every day count
We all need to spend today and the rest of our lives more wisely. With inflation at a 40-year high, we are all having to spend our hard-earned paychecks with care. Life is the same. We have less life today…
