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Birders flock to barnacle goose seen here

By Scott SullivanEditorBirders were abuzz about a barnacle goose seen and photographed in a Saugatuck Township field and along the Kalamazoo River last week..If it can be documented as a wild bird, likely having migrated here from Greenland or northeast Russia, it would be the first ever seen and confirmed in Michigan.Township resident Brendt Sheridan Read More…

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Otsego High School to present “Seussical”

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Oh, the sights you will see and the songs you will hear—Otsego High School’s production of the “Seussical” is almost here!The musical, inspired by the works of the one and only Dr. Seuss, will take the stage at OHS beginning Thursday, March 27, and run through Sunday, March 30The Thursday, Friday Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

High school student helps raise money for Parkinson’s

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor As a member of the Van Andel Institute’s Student Ambassador Program, Otsego senior Landon Eastman volunteers for events that raise money for Parkinson’s research.It’s a cause that hits close to home for Eastman, whose father is battling the disease.Eastman recently had the opportunity to share his father’s story at the 20th Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Sports

Otsego girls defeat South Haven in semifinals

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SOUTH HAVEN–Brooke Smalldon and Tessa Prough.That proved to be a winning combination for the Otsego girls basketball team in its Division 2 district semifinal against host South Haven on Wednesday, March 5.With 17 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the score tied at 48-48, Smalldon knocked down a pair of Read More…

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Life as Performance Art

     A year ago, somewhere between Halloween and Thanksgiving, there was a slight crisis on the home front. It was during this time that Madame Dewey realized she was missing a stocking.  The default go-to response at other dire moments when something is missing was to ask me, “What have you done with… (said object?)    Read More…

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Mike’s Musings: Pat’s legacy will endure for many years

I lost a good friend and co-worker last week. Pat Maurer, has been a part of the Clare County Review since 1983, first as a sales rep, then a writer, then editor and finally as owner. Along the way my father and I purchased the paper from Gary Grim of Farwell and then a few Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

City Council discusses ballfield improvements, selling city property

By Gari Voss The Allegan City Council addressed a variety of issues during their Monday, March 10, 2025, meeting. The Village Market and Juan Linn Restaurant moved officially to the C-2 General Commercial District Zone. The adjustments to Ordinance 528 would have a second reading and a Public Meeting at the March 24, 2025, meeting. Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Gun Lake Casino hotel opens its doors

The Gun Lake Tribe has unveiled its long-awaited hotel addition to the Gun Lake Casino, marking a significant expansion for the property that opened in 2011.The 16-story hotel boasts 252 luxury rooms and suites, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area. The expansion also includes a domed oasis featuring multiple pools and a spa.“We are Read More…