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Life as Performance Art
Some eighty years plus ago, when money was tight during the Great Depression, a couple of women at my church made several batches of fruitcake to sell at their Christmas bazaar. They were in one-pound blocks, wrapped and decorated. It turned out…
Obituary: Barbara Jean Boot
Barbara Jean Boot, age 81, of Otsego, passed away on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. She had a heart attack a month prior to her passing. After graduating from Rogers High School, Barbara and David married and began their family. Roots…
Obituary: Roger Hugo Zantello
Roger Hugo Zantello, age 84 of Allegan passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Ft. Myers Florida. Roger was born July 7, 1939 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Hugo and Helen Zantello and had lived in the…
Obituary: Earl Edward Calkins
Earl Edward Calkins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, in Grand Rapids, MI. Born on December 16, 1938, in Hopkins, MI, he was the son of the late James and Mae (Nichols)…
Life as Performance Art
Where is Will Rogers when we need him? He’s been gone for the better part of 90 years, ever since he died in a plane crash on a visit to Alaska. We could use him for his gentle way of poking a…
Ballot proposals dominate Tuesday’s election
By Gari Voss Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Allegan County Clerk posted: TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: OF THESE ALLEGAN COUNTY CITIES: DOUGLAS, FENNVILLE, HOLLAND, SAUGATUCK, SOUTH HAVEN AND WAYLAND; OF THESE ALLEGAN COUNTY TOWNSHIPS: GUN PLAIN, HOPKINS, MARTIN, OTSEGO, TROWBRIDGE…
Kitten trapped under bridge brings community to rescue
Pictured from the Allegan Fire District from L to R: Rose Evans, Lt. Zack Fuller, Lt. Chris Goodman, Andrew Snyder, Capt. Bruce Maurer, Brian Baker, Jason Baker, Cory Krotz, Chief Nick Brink, and Daniel. Firemen Cory Krotz (back) and Jason…
Mike’s Musings: Shut the border to prohibit terrorists!
I’m worried about our southern border. Millions of illegals have poured across the border in Texas and Arizona in the past few years. They come from all parts of the world- Central America, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle…
Events scheduled for Lifelong Learners group
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Lifelong Learners program continues to thrive.The program, a collaborative effort between the community education departments from Plainwell and Otsego, offers senior citizens the opportunity to get involved and remain active in the community.Lifelong Learners held…
Hill receives Chris Haas Volunteer of the Year Award
Gail Hill (far right) was honored as the 2023 Chris Haas Volunteer of the Year during a Plainwell City Commission meeting. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Putting her faith into action.That’s the way Gail Hill views her volunteer efforts…
Dafoe fills vacancy on Otsego Board of Education
Michael Dafoe officially joined the Otsego Public Schools Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 16. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego Board of Education welcomed its newest member on Monday, Oct. 16.Michael DaFoe was selected from a field…
Allegan volleyball beats Delton to close out league play
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The SAC portion of the Allegan volleyball team’s schedule ended on a high note.After falling to Delton in straight sets the previous week, the Tigers posted the 25–20, 20–25, 15-11 win over the Panthers on Tuesday,…
Trojans beat Gull Lake for district crown
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—It’s been said that to be the best, you have to beat the best.And in a Division 2 district final on Wednesday, Oct. 18, the Plainwell boys soccer team beat the best.Goals by Gage Truitt and…
Obituary: Patrick Dennis Bradley
Patrick Dennis Bradley, 78, passed away October 19, 2023, at his home. Patrick was born June 15, 1945, in Allegan, the son of Ralph and Donna Bradley.He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a transportation…
Obituary: Stevan Richard Oakley
Stevan Richard Oakley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on October 12, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Garden City, Michigan in 1958, Steve moved with his family to…
Life as Performance Art
After the Bavarian corporal attacked Poland and then blitzkrieged his way through Europe, there were people in England who still thought their leaders should sit down and make nice with Corporal Adolph That wasn’t going to happen, any more than the…
Allegan’s new elementary breaks ground
Elementary students, who hope to attend the new complex in several years, tossed the final scoops of dirt. By Gari Voss The official groundbreaking for the new Allegan Elementary School occurred on October 20, 2023. After a weather postponement from…
Two vehicles roll over, victims transported to hospital
On October 23th, 2023 at 11:25am Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call of an injury crash on M-40 Hwy near 127th Ave in Heath Township, Allegan County. When responding Deputies arrived on scene they found 2 vehicles rolled over in…
Make Halloween Frighteningly Safe
By Gari Voss All Hallows Eve will arrive October 31, 2023. Some communities set times for Trick-or-Treating. There are some special opportunities offered by specific organizations. Take a moment to ensure that everyone has a safe, fun evening. The City…
Lawrence woman killed in county head-on crash
Lawrence woman killed in head-on crash in Allegan County Friday morningA 30-year-old woman is dead and a 71-year-old man is hospitalized following a head-on crash in Allegan County’s Trowbridge Township Friday morning.Around 10:00 a.m. Allegan County Central Dispatch received a…
