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Preceding Memorial Day each year is the Saugatuck-Douglas Armed Forces Day Luncheon, held Saturday at the Community Church of Douglas, recognizing U.S. veterans and their families. These are eyes, one comes away thinking, that have seen everything. Memorial Day observances…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The people spoke. And the organizers of the Island City Festival in Plainwell listened.“Based on feedback from last year, people were expecting more adult-sized activities (at the festival),” Island City Festival president Larry Gonzalez said. “So,…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Monday, May 6, organizers of the Henry Pestka Art & Poetry Contest held their annual dinner and awards ceremony at Frederik Meijer Gardens.And three Plainwell High School students were among those being honored.Josie Longcore, Julia…

By Aaron MitchellOtsego City Manager The northside of the City of Otsego will be looking a little different this summer. Actually, it will be looking very different.It’s hard to miss the infrastructure project that has already commenced and will likely…

By Donald Talonen On Thursday May 17, 2024, the Allegan County Election Commission, in a unanimous 3-0 decision, determined that it lacks the authority to consider or act upon a request made by the current County Board Chair, Jim Storey.…

By Gari Voss Monday, May 27th marks Memorial Day 2024, a day to remember all those who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of the United States. Across Allegan County, veterans, community leaders, and volunteers plan celebrations to…

I’m Class #1l am DaNasia Thomas, valedictorian of class of 2024. I am an honor student who is on an advanced diploma maintaining a grade point average of 4.0. $270,040 in scholarships.I am a member of the National Honor Society.…

GOBLES – Gobles will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m., Monday, May 27, that will travel down State Street (M-40). Lineup will begin at the Gobles High School parking lot. LAWRENCE – Lawrence will hold a Memorial Day…

PAW PAW – Paw Paw’s 103rd annual Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 27, with the annual parade starting at 10 a.m. from the Bistro 120 parking lot, via Michigan Avenue to the Veterans Memorial Park for services.…

ARLINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Arlington Township Board, Wednesday, May 15, approved two marijuana-related resolutions.The first resolution reduced the price of a marijuana license application from $5,000 to $2,500, while the second resolution deals with fines and costs for violations.Contacted after…

This year’s Lawrence High School Class of 2024 Honor Students include, from left, Boston Litchfield, Ashley Reed, Benjamin McCaw, and Alexander Payment. Missing from photo is Cansyn Haislip.Photo courtesy /Lawrence Public Schools

MATTAWAN – Mattawan Consolidated School District has announced its partnership with The Veridus Group, an owner’s representative firm based in Indiana and Michigan, to spearhead its $110 million bond proposal construction campaign. Following a request for proposal process and careful…

The Paw Paw District Library’s Color Me Happy group recently celebrated police week by coloring vibrant pictures with police themes. Paw Paw Police Department Lieutenant Sam Carlsen stopped by the library to accept the many pictures. The Color Me Happy…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One of the most gifted athletes to ever compete in Three Rivers High School history passed away earlier this month. Sam Brown, a key member of the 1990 Wildcats boys’ basketball team that…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Nearly a month after Dennis Allen’s surprise ouster from the county’s Law Enforcement Committee, a discussion was had among county commissioners regarding conflicts of interest, while Allen blasted the move made last month. The…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An incremental hike in sewer and water commodity rates and new road projects highlighted a preview of what is to come in the budget for the City of Three Rivers. City Finance Director…

By Dennis Volkert “Spring Car Cruise-In and Eats” took place May 10 in Sturgis. It was presented by Downtown Development Authority.It featured more than 100 classic automobiles. Live music was provided by Marjorie Beryl-Shelito, Bethi Lewis and Ben Prowett.“Cruise-in” also…

At its May 6 meeting, Sturgis city Commission amended details of the downtown social district, in connection with a new event that begins this month. On April 10, a seasonal “Two-Wheel Tuesdays” was approved by commissioners. The gathering takes place at…

Coming events May 17“Wacky Trivia Night,” with Craig Tornquist, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.May 18Inaugural “Spring 5K Run/Walk for the Residents,” 9 a.m., Thurston Woods Village; registration period begins at 8:30 a.m.May 20Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education…

By Ken Wyatt Hillary Pine was a long way from her home in St. Ignace. It likely was a disappointment that her talk last week on Michigan’s Civilian Conservation Corps was delivered to so small an audience at the Meijer…