By ChristopherJohnson Later tonight, The Trap Door will welcome local country singer Justin Judge to perform for a downtown audience from 7 PM to 9 PM.For those unfamiliar with Justin’s story, it’s a rather incredible one. Born and raised in the nearby community of Winn, Justin has become a steady local curiosity. One of those Read More…
Recently I was with a group of friends having a few drinks and great conversation when things went south in a hurry. For just a few minutes, the conversation turned toward the discussion of ministers who had abused children. That quickly became bashing session that left me stunned. It got real nasty, yet there was Read More…
By Lindsey Ashley As the Halloween season draws nearer, the city of Clare has begun to publicize its extensive seasonal activities. The city of Clare’s official trick-or-treating hours will take place next Friday on Halloween from 6 to 8 PM. Despite this, there’s no shortage of Halloween events that are being held.This Monday, City Manager Read More…
By Genine Hopkins With many Michiganders on board to end property taxes in the midterms next year, it would be prudent to go over the upcoming Harrison Community Schools’ request for a Millage approval in two weeks on November 4th. What it is NOT is an increase in your millage, just a request, per the Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Ganges Township will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly-enhanced Pier Cove Park Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. All are welcome. The township — with help from a $266,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant, its own $65,500 match, $15,000 from Friend of Pier Cove Park and more Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Roy Davis, 59, has “come home” to Saugatuck with no home. He has lived in Wicks Park since July, making do with a sleeping bag, ice-fishing tent, propane heater and clothes on his back. We spoke with him last week: “I was born in Douglas and in the Saugatuck High School Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorA standout performance from Camdyn Drozd helped carry the Allegan volleyball team to a 25-21, 25-11, 25-17 win over host Saugatuck on Thursday, Oct. 16.Drozd racked up 12 kills and 13 digs, both of which led Allegan.Emma Gosler played well in the losing cause for Saugatuck with 14 digs and six kills. Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s time for the best spooky fun of the season as Saugatuck-Douglas celebrates Halloween early this this week.What better place to start than at Dykstra Funeral Home Thursday, Oct. 23 for “Evening at the Parlor” exploring the history of death, memory and funeral traditions in its historic building at 520 Lake St., Saugatuck?This Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorOctopus UpdateLetter writer Barbara King rightly takes me to task for making light of Detroit Red Wings fans flinging dead octopi on the hockey rink ice to celebrate playoff wins.Last week’s column recounts how the tradition started in 1952 when two Detroit fishmongers tossed an eight-armed mollusk to symbolize the eight wins the Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BYRON CENTER—Earlier this month, the Annual West Michigan Drum Bash took place at Byron Center High School.Among eight high school drumlines invited to participate in this prestigious event? None other than Otsego High School.“It was an honor to be invited to perform with some of the best percussion programs West Michigan,” Read More…