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Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffJul 17, 20244 min read

Another “Old” in the grocery checkout lane ahead of me asked the clerk, “Is this the airport?”“What do you mean?” she asked, baffled.“I’d expect to pay this much for a bottle of water there, but not here,” he said.She rolled…

Bicyclist killed in July 4 hit-and-run accident

Bicyclist killed in July 4 hit-and-run accident

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20242 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A hit-and-run accident in Cooper Township on Thursday, July 4, claimed the life of a bicyclist.The accident happened at approximately 11 p.m. at North Riverview Drive and East B Avenue in Cooper Township. The victim, a…

Wright leaves Plainwell High School

Wright leaves Plainwell High School

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20244 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor After serving nearly a decade-and-a-half as principal at Plainwell High School, Jeremy Wright is ready for his next challenge.Wright was recently named as the new superintendent of Delton Kellogg Public Schools. He officially began his tenure…

Antkoviak reflects on Olympic Trial experience: Allegan grad competed in 400-meter hurdles

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20245 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor EUGENE, Oreg.—Be bold. Be strong. For the Lord your God is with you.Those lyrics are from the the worship song “Be Bold, Be Strong.” And those are the words that were playing in Hannah Antkoviak’s mind…

Obituary: Wilma Halstead

Obituary: Wilma Halstead

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20242 min read

Wilma Halstead, age 97, passed away on July 7.Wilma worked for several local companies in Holland. Her specialty was sewing canvas. She retired full time from West Michigan Canvas in 2011, at the age of 84.Although she never had children…

Obituary: Vivian Ileath Arnsman

Obituary: Vivian Ileath Arnsman

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20242 min read

Vivian Ileath Arnsman, 95, of Hopkins, MI was called home to our Lord on Friday, July 5, 2024.  She was always a loving caretaker for many people and was always willing to help someone in need.  Vivian was raised in…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20248 min read

   In many ways, Jimmy Carter was a good President.  He was decent, honest, free from personal scandals, and along with his wife, Rosalind, set the example of a good long-term marriage.  A good man, but it turned out he…

July 3rd Jubilee brings thousands to Allegan Riverfront

July 3rd Jubilee brings thousands to Allegan Riverfront

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20242 min read

By Gari Voss The 2024 July 3rd Jubilee in Allegan was definitely a successful extravaganza as it drew thousands for an evening of fun and excitement. The 5:30pm Parade began the celebration with the majority of the crowd staying to…

Storey will launch write-in campaign for re-election

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20244 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN –Jim Storey, chairman of the county Board of Commissioners, is seeking re-election but will have to do it as a write-in candidate.“Due to a paperwork snafu, my name was excluded from the pre-printed ballots the voters…

Teen’s organ donation saves at least four lives

Teen’s organ donation saves at least four lives

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20243 min read

By Donald Talonen On Sunday, June 30, at approximately 1 p.m., the Savage family from Kalamazoo was involved in a car accident at 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Allegan County’s Fillmore Township. Tragically, lives were lost. It’s important to…

Mike’s Musings: STR’s Are They good or bad?

Mike’s Musings: STR’s Are They good or bad?

Editorial StaffJul 10, 20243 min read

STR’s, or in layman’s terms, Short Term Rentals are a hot topic all over the United States, and even abroad, but nowhere are they a heated topic of discussion than in resort communities.In the areas, some of my newspapers cover,…

Ross takes over as football coach at Otsego

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20244 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Honesty. Trust. Accountability.Those are Damien Ross’s three core values. And those are the values he hopes to instill in the football players at Otsego.Ross was recently named head coach of the Otsego varsity football team after…

Obituary: Richard Rasmussen (Dick)

Obituary: Richard Rasmussen (Dick)

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20242 min read

Richard Rasmussen (Dick), a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp., passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home in Otsego, MI, surrounded by his family. The son of Ross and Margery (McNair) Rasmussen. He was born March…

Obituary: Ann Gould (Childs) Gray

Obituary: Ann Gould (Childs) Gray

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20242 min read

Ann Gould (Childs) Gray passed peacefully in Douglas, Michigan, on June 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Michigan City, Indiana, on January 26, 1944, to her late parents Theron Jr. and Ruth (Ramlow) Childs. Ann lived a…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20247 min read

    Growing up, I had no need for an alarm clock ringing in my ears.  I was awakened by the hideous stench after The Olds plugged in the percolator for their first cups of coffee.  I don’t know the name…

Mike’s Musings: Assange finally freed, but more accountability needed

Mike’s Musings: Assange finally freed, but more accountability needed

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20243 min read

One could not escape all the clutter on the airwaves and internet concerning the debate between Biden and Trump this past week. The subject was pontificated on at length, everywhere. How badly did Biden, lose, everyone asked. Will he pull…

Fennville residents told not to touch the water

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20241 min read

Allegan County health officials are warning Fennville residents not to touch the water stemming from the Fennville-Billings drain.The no-body contact advisory was issued following a sewer main break near the intersection of Main and Maple streets Monday at around noon.The…

Allegan prepares for big Fourth of July weekend

Allegan prepares for big Fourth of July weekend

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20242 min read

Preparing for Visitors! The weekend leading to the July 3rd Jubilee contained Friday’s Rollin’ on the River and Monday’s Fork in the Road, Food Truck Rally. Before the streets and Riverfront became filled with those enjoying the fun, food and…

Rawson convicted of first degree murder in Pullman

Rawson convicted of first degree murder in Pullman

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20242 min read

By Donald Talonen James Edward Rawson was convicted on June 26 of first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife’s son in 2022. Rawson was found guilty of first-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, and two counts of…

Fillmore Twp crash leaves 1 dead, 4 with serious injuries

Editorial StaffJul 3, 20241 min read

One person is dead and four others are injured after a crash in Fillmore Township on Sunday afternoon, according to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office. ACSO said around 1 p.m. dispatch received a call about a serious crash that happened at…