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OMS students participate in postcard exchange
Eighth grade art students at OMS created postcards to exchange with students in Hawaii. (Photo provided) OMS art students created postcards that they sent to students in Hawaii. (Photo provided)…
Plainwell wrestling duo shines at all-girls tourney
Plainwell freshman Madison Nieuwenhuis (top) shows off her skills at the West Michigan Girls Showcase. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MONTAGUE—On Thursday, Dec. 29, approximately 150 female high school…
Allegan, Fennville grapplers compete at Comstock Invitational
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorKALAMAZOO—A pair of local wrestling teams was among the 16 squads that competed at the Horseshoe Classic at Comstock High School on Wednesday, Dec. 28.Allegan had the…
Obituary: Evelyn Kay Hitchcock, 32
Evelyn Kay Hitchcock, 32. Born Oct. 4, 1990 in Allegan.Passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.She loved all animals, especially her pet snakes.. Her hobbies were fishing, mudruns, building with…
Life as Performance Art
Years ago, I discovered there is a sweet spot-on Christmas Eve afternoon. I like to go for a short solitary walk, but not this year. I go out about the time that…
Mike’s Musings: Free Assange in 2023
It’s a new year, and I’m counting on President Biden to do the right thing in 2023, when it comes to imprisoned journalist, Julian Assange.Assange, founder of Wikileaks, began publishing…
Thousands gather to usher in 2023 at Allegan’s riverfront
In past years, the celebration has rung in the New Year through subzero temperatures, rain, and snow – 2023 began in a dry and balmy 30 degree temperature that drew…
It’s official, Allegan to get a third circuit judge
By John RaffelCorrespondence ALLEGAN – The long-desired third circuit court judge for Allegan Couny has finally become a reality following an extensive amount of local effort for this to happen.Governor…
Enjoying a winter wonderland in Otsego
The Wheeler family in Otsego once again provided the community with a spectacular light show to celebrate the Christmas season. The lights are programmed to “dance” with the music that…
Local middle schoolers get to ‘Shop With A Hero’
A middle school student receives help picking out Christmas gifts to give to his family. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports EditorSome local first responders took time away from their usual…
Macker committee donates money to OPS groups
Gus Macker committee co-chairs Scot Reitenour (far left) and Marty Bennett (far right) present a check to the OHS boys basketball program. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports EditorSince first being…
Otsego beats Sexton, improves to 5-0
2202-294-OHS-PCHS B FR BB 295-OHS-PCHS B JV BB 296-OHS-PCHS B VAR BB By Jason WesseldykSports EditorKALAMAZOO—A big second half from Sam Bronkema and some clutch free-throw shooting in the fourth…
Allegan girls, Wayland boys win bowling invitational
The Allegan girls took top honors at the invitational the Tigers co-hosted with South Haven. (Photo provided) Members of the Wayland boys bowling team were all smiles after winning the…
Obituary: Vernon Chauncey Olcott, 97
Vernon Chauncey Olcott, 97, passed away at home on Dec. 22, 2022. He was born April 4, 1925, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to the late Vernon and Frances Olcott. On…
Obituary: William David Schmitz, 93
William David Schmitz, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born March 30, 1929, in Allegan, Michigan to William Emil Schmitz and Dorothy (Blanchard) Schmitz.Bill was…
Life as Performance Art
No doubt you have seen a televised insurance company commercial where an older fellow is trying to help a group of young people avoid turning into their parents. It is such…
Brink, Zeter honored by Masons
On Dec.14th the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan came to Allegan to install the new officers of Allegan #111. Allegan was proud to…
Blizzard related accidents close down US-131
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Board of Commissioners chairman Jim Storey reported the pre-Christmas blizzard tested the response of public safety agencies throughout the county last week.Blizzard warnings…
Chambers has success against Coosa Valley, falls to Glenwood
Drew Sheppard controls the boards in the JV Rebels’ win over Coosa Valley. Chambers swept the night with each Rebel team posting a win. Photo by Taphne Nelson. By Katie…
Here’s end of year opportunity to give to local non-profits
By Gari Voss As 2022 comes to a close and 2023 appears to open with countless possibilities, individuals have the opportunity to answer calls of need and offer assistance where…
