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Obituary: Dennis Martin

Obituary: Dennis Martin

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

Dennis Martin of Fennville passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2024, at the age of 74. Dennis was born on September 30, 1950, in Lansing, Michigan.  He graduated from Fennville High School in 1968, Central Michigan University in 1973…

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Obituary: Carol Ann Brown

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

Carol Ann Brown June 30, 1945 – November 3, 2024 Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of…

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Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…

Art Reach unveils new pieces at the Griswold

Art Reach unveils new pieces at the Griswold

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20242 min read

By Gari Voss The Allegan Area Arts Council’s Art Reach Program hosted a Members’ Open House on Monday, November 18, 2024, to feature new pieces of art by area artists. This group of artwork ranges from beautiful landscapes to abstracts…

Busy season begins with lots of activities, choices downtown

Busy season begins with lots of activities, choices downtown

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20247 min read

By Gari Voss Get out those calendars and start scheduling the many wonderful events in the Allegan area! A great place to begin is Saturday, November 23, 2024, with arts and crafts, make-it-take its, and a bazaar. Then at 6pm,…

Mike’s Musings: Thanksgiving a time for family, not politics

Mike’s Musings: Thanksgiving a time for family, not politics

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20243 min read

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season I would like to make a few observations.First, I don’t think we need to get upset over politics. I’ve read on social media, where if you voted for Trump you will not…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffNov 20, 20245 min read

Many of us are making plans for Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28 this year. We might be traveling or others traveling to see us. Maybe the great feast will be at home or somewhere else. Turkey and all the trimmings could…

OPS to hold ribbon cutting for health center

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20242 min read

After seven months of construction, the opening of Otsego Public School’s new on-site student health center is nearly here.The district will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., with an open house to follow until 8…

Cahoon, friends bring concert to Plainwell

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20243 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Former Plainwell High School choir director Keith Cahoon will take the stage at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.And he’s bringing some friends with him.Vocalists Ann Berchem and Tony Beacco…

Honoring those who have served

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20241 min read

On Monday, Nov. 11, Americans throughout the country took time to pause and relfect on the sacrifices made by those who have served or continue to serve in the military on Veterans Day. In Otsego, a ceremony was held at…

Allegan swim & dive claims conference championship

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20244 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—After posting a perfect 7-0 record during the regular-season portion of the Southwest and Central Swim Conference schedule, the Allegan girls swim & dive team entered the Conference Championship Meet as the team to beat.And try…

Obituary: Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber

Obituary: Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20244 min read

Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber, 90, of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 70 years, Marilyn, by his side on Sunday October 27, 2024. Born July 10, 1934 at his parents’ home at…

Obituary: Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell

Obituary: Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20243 min read

Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell, 86, of Holland, MI went in the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born in Grand Haven, MI on February 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry Willis and Henrietta…

Veterans remembered at Allegan ceremony

Veterans remembered at Allegan ceremony

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20242 min read

By Gari Voss Allegan area residents braved a stiff wind and dropping temperature to gather on Monday, November 11, 2024, beginning at 11am and celebrate all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and the rededicate…

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Editorial StaffNov 13, 20243 min read

By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your…

Election Wrap up: Jipp defeats Peterson in judicial race

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20249 min read

By Gari Voss When the dust settled and the last in-person voting day was completed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the votes of 68,170 Allegan County voters (71.8%) were tallied. The results are still be examined by the Allegan County…

Life as Performance Art

Life as Performance Art

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20244 min read

I had my first brush with censorship in junior high school when I wanted to read Chinese Communist Chairman Mao Tse Tung’s “Little Red Book.” Everyone was talking about it and a few politicians wanted it banned from the United…

Mike’s Musings: Recalling a grassfire that I started, and praising those that rescue us

Mike’s Musings: Recalling a grassfire that I started, and praising those that rescue us

Editorial StaffNov 13, 20243 min read

I missed Fire Prevention Week by a month, but I do want to send a shout out to the brave firefighters in this country.I have never had a fire burn down my house (fortunately) but I did have a grass…

2024 Election Results

2024 Election Results

JordanNov 7, 20242 min read

2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS WINNER – DONALD TRUMP  MICHIGAN 2024 ELECTION RESULTS PRESIDENT – DONALD TRUMP Donald Trump – 2,794,257, 49.7%Kamala Harris- 2,713,281, 48.3% SENATOR – ELISSA SLOTKIN Elissa Slotkin – 2,690,225, 48.6%Mike Rogers – 2,671,872, 48.3% 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT – JOHN…

Bulldogs for Bronson provides blankets for children

Bulldogs for Bronson provides blankets for children

Editorial StaffNov 6, 20244 min read

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Kids helping kids.That’s the basic concept behind Bulldogs for Bronson, a new after-school club at Otsego’s Washington Street Elementary School.Members of the club make fleece tie blankets and cards of encouragement to be donated to Bronson…