Mike’s Musings: Businesses, citizens come to the aid of disadvantaged families
People say times are tough, and if you sat down next to me while we were reading about all the horrible situations families had endured this past year, you could do nothing but agree.Our annual Christmas Wish Program was conducted…
Life as Performance Art
I thought my father was a bubble or two off center because he was obsessed about never being late. He believed the only way to be on time was to arrive somewhere 10 minutes early. The bank opens at 9 a.m.,…
Allegan girls beat Wyoming Lee
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor WYOMING—The 2024-25 season started on a high note for the Allegan girls basketball team.Traveling to Wyoming to take on Lee, the Tigers used a balanced scoring attack to claim the 68-8 victory.“This was a big road…
Otsego girls even record at 1-1 with win over Niles
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—A strong first half helped carry the Otsego girls basketball team to the 44-31 win over visiting Niles in the opening game of Wolverine Conference play on Friday, Dec. 6.The Bulldogs, who evened their record at…
Obituary: Peggy Rose (Thompson) Arnsman
Peggy Rose (Thompson) Arnsman passed peacefully on December 1, 2024, at Home in Hopkins, Michigan. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on April 3, 1937, to her late parents Richard and Alice (Rose) Thompson. Peggy grew up in Hopkins,…
Obituary: Joan (Jody) Huene Simonds
Joan (Jody) Huene Simonds, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 96. Joan was born in Chicago on July 14, 1928, to Dorothy and Nevin Huene. Her life was one…
Festive Friday ushers Downtown Allegan into the Christmas season
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Last Friday, December 6th, was the first of Downtown Allegan’s Festive Fridays, and the Christmas Spirit was in full swing.Local businesses were decorated with lights, garlands, ornaments, and trees. Free hot chocolate was available, courtesy of…
Canvassers seek pay increase
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN — Citing increased duties related to changes in stateelection law, specifically early voting and expanded absentee voting, the Allegan County Board of Canvassers last week passed a resolution asking the Board of Commissioners to increase its…
Former parent club member faces charges
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A former member of the Gilkey Elementary School Parent Club in Plainwell had her first day in court.Tara Lynn Drewyor, 44, was arraigned in district court on Monday, Dec. 9. She was charged with embezzlement—$50,000 or…
Life as Performance Art
Lately, we have seen the phrase Deus vult — Latin for “God wills it” — in the news.It first used by Pope Urban II in 1095, when he launched the first Crusade. He wanted to convince kings and sub-jects to…
Mike’s Musings: Penny should have not been brought to trial
A 26-year-old former marine has had his life turned upside down after trying to subdue a stranger on a subway in New York City. Daniel Penny jumped in to stop the stranger who was threatening to kill other passengers. For…
Silver ribbon decorates special tree in Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor If you visit Bill and Deb Brown at their house in Plainwell, you’re sure to notice the large tree that stands guard very close to the driveway.On Sunday, Nov. 24, Deb Brown decorated the tree with…
OHS choir takes part in CMU’s Choral Vocal Day
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A day to remember.That’s how Otsego High School choir director Meredith Lincoln described her students’ trip to Choral Vocal Day at Central Michigan University last month.“It’s a day full of opportunities and experiences and an overall…
Wayland picks up road victory over Hamilton
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HAMILTON—It’s been said that the third time’s a charm.For the Wayland boys basketball team, the third quarter was the charm in its contest against host Hamilton on Tuesday, Nov. 26.Facing a 24-19 halftime deficit, the Wildcats…
Obituary: Patrick L Rumery Sr.
Patrick L Rumery, Sr. of Valrico, FL passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024. Pat was born in Allegan, MI on April 5, 1949, the son of Jeanette and Weldon Rumery. He graduated from Ferris State University in Michigan. His…
Obituary: Dan Beebe
Dan Beebe of Plainwell, Michigan passed away on November 16th, 2024. He was born on April 27th,1957 in Middletown, Ohio. The Family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan when Dan was a young child. Dan graduated from Gull Lake High School in…
Obituary: Alva Jean Morgan
Alva Jean Morgan, 70, lifelong resident of Allegan, MI, passed away in the early hours of Monday, November 25, 2024 at Briarwood Assisted Living. Born February 7, 1954 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Esther…
3126 residences hooked up to county broadband so far
ALLEGAN — The $65 million project to bring broadband, hi-speed internet access to unserved areas of Allegan County, continues to connect residents to the world wide web. The county organized the project using $17 million in federal ARPA funds to…
Small Business Saturday brings wonderful surprises and a sad goodbye
By Gari Voss Even with solid Black Friday sales and specials, the streets of Allegan were lined with vehicles belonging to shoppers taking advantage of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, 2024. Full parking spaces may have meant walking a…
Life as Performance Art
When it started getting cold this year and snow was in the air, someone spotted me walking and wanted to know why my coat was unbuttoned. “Don’t you know it’s cold?” she asked. If I don’t happen to have on my…
