By Wendy Colsen The Interurban Transit Authority and Saugatuck-Douglas District Library will both seek millage renewals for the upcoming August 4 election. As of last week, early ballots have been mailed to those who requested them.Among the Interurban and library…

Live music from the Doctors of Jazz, animals from the Outdoor Discovery Center, refreshing craft beer and wine equals fun for all at this week’s Summer Social and Backyard Bash.The Saugatuck-Douglas District Library and the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center invite you…

    As the late Yogi Berra once observed on several occasions, “Nostalgia ain’t what it used to be.” He is right, and perhaps nothing makes that quite as clear as when we celebrate a significant date or event. Right now,…

Americans worry about inflation. They worry about the cost of groceries, gasoline, mortgages, and whether Social Security will be there when they retire. Yet the greatest financial threat facing our nation is one that receives surprisingly little attention: the staggering…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—After the first day of the MHSAA Division 3 Boys Golf State Finals, Saugatuck sophomore Grant Schrotenboer’s hopes of a top finish appeared to be fading.But as is so often the case in sports, appearances can…

By Wendy Colsen Revelers decked out in their holiday-best showed up in large numbers to celebrate last weekend’s 4th of July events in Saugatuck.A fast-moving thunderstorm on Friday drove beach goers off Oval Beach in the late afternoon, but the…

   The headline caught my attention: “Mike Rowe says there is a lack of hunger in America.” I am sure I was not the only person who thought he was writing about a lack of food and physical hunger. He…

One could argue, America is much more than 250 years ago. In fact America’s beginnings began over 500 years ago.In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed west across an ocean that many Europeans still viewed as the edge of the known world.…

By Wendy Colsen Ever wonder who keeps the City of Douglas looking as good as it does? Like a well-oiled machine, the Douglas Department of Public Works (DPW) tirelessly works to keep the city in tip-top shape.Responsible for approximately 1.75…

   I walked into a local shop to see a long-time friend; I walked out carrying a century old Arts and Crafts era table lamp. I was not on a quest for a lamp. In fact, I did not really…

This Fourth of July is unlike any other in our nation’s history. As fireworks illuminate the night sky and families gather for parades, picnics, and backyard barbecues, Americans are celebrating something truly remarkable—the 250th birthday of the United States of…

By Wendy Colsen J-Lo the Tarot Reader and flautist was on hand for palm readings at the Douglas Farmers Market last Tuesday. Those interested in having their personality traits revealed, along with their past and future, J-Lo gives you what…

By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A 10-year-old boy died Saturday evening after being swept beneath the waters of the Rabbit River at Trestle Park, prompting a massive four-hour search involving dozens of emergency responders from across Allegan and Ottawa Counties.The tragedy…

    Here we are, less than a month away from the Fourth of July and the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the birth of our nation, and there does not seem to be much enthusiasm about it. Maybe it is…

There was a time when nearly every newspaper in Michigan was locally owned. The publisher lived in town. The owner attended Rotary meetings, served on charity boards, sponsored Little League teams, and understood firsthand what mattered to the community.Today, many…

By Wendy Colsen The Douglas Dutcher Base Ball Club hit it out of the park at Saturday night’s game against the Douglas City Slickers with a 16-9 win.The rematch, which club founder Helen DeGeatano hopes to be an annual event,…

By Wendy Colsen Saugatuck City Council moved forward Monday, June 8, with the approval of the City’s 2026-2027 fiscal year budget after a public hearing.The spending plan totals nearly $7.5 million and maintains the city’s current tax rate at nearly…

    One of the absolute joys of living in this part of western Michigan is the abundance and variety of birds. There are few experiences as magnificent as getting up while it is still dark to go for even a…

As millions of Americans head off to work each morning, balancing family budgets, worrying about rising costs, paying taxes, and trying to keep their businesses afloat, there is one group of people who seem to operate under a completely different…