By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Otsego pitcher Audrey Lingbeek put together a strong performance against Paw Paw in the opening game of a Wolverine Conference doubleheader on Tuesday, May 6, allowing three hits and striking out 13 in seven innings.Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, that wasn’t enough to translate into a win as Paw Paw won 3-0.Otsego Read More…
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Fales named valedictorian of Northwood University
Regan Fales, was named the Northwood University Valedictorian for the entire 2025 graduating class. Regan is a 2022 Allegan Public graduate.She graduated this past Saturday with a degree in International Business and Management. She graduated with her BA in three years. She’s going back to Northwood to get her MBA this coming fall. She did Read More…
South Haven falls to Brandywine
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — Even though South Haven Rams collected 10 hits to Brandywine’s five, they still fell 8-7 on Thursday.Wyatt Dotson, Jonathan Bevevino, and Jacob Bosma each collected two hits for South Haven Varsity Rams.South Haven was right in it until Brandywine hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning.A single by Read More…
Life as Performance Art
I caught the warning in a rural newspaper that now we are moving into planting season, watch out for slow-moving farm vehicles as they go from field to field or barn to field.Good point to keep in mind now through the end of the growing season. Unless you are driving s a Sherman Tank, you Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Release the Epstein files now
For some reason, the Trump administration, i.e. Attorney General Pam Bondi is slow walking the release of the Epstein files. If I remember correctly, it was a campaign promise to release them asap, and it’s now been 130 days, and we know very little. We here that there are so many files and videos, that Read More…
Flags placed in Lakeview Cemetery to honor veterans
By James Windell On May 6, 2025, members from the South Haven Public Works office, Corwell Health, Baird Financial Services, and the American Legion Post # 49 met at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven.Their mission was to place flags and approximately 30 replacement flag holders on Veteran’s graves in preparation for the annual Jim McCloughan Read More…
South Haven City Council approves prosecuting attorney
By James Windell On the agenda for the last South Haven City Council meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, was the selection of a Prosecuting Attorney for the City.Mark A. Manning has been South Haven’s prosecuting attorney for many years, however, he announced he was ready to give up the position several months ago.“The City Read More…
Students help plant salmon fingerlings in Black River
South Haven Rotarians joined fourth and fifth graders from North Shore elementary school in planting salmon fingerlings in the Black River on Wednesday, May 7.The planting was the culmination of an annual project. The life of the fish started as spawned eggs which hatched into immotile larvae and eventually fingerlings large enough for planting.The project is Read More…
City Council approves public hearing budget
James Windell A public hearing on the proposed budget for the City of South Haven for the 2025-2026 fiscal year will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025.The South Haven City Council approved the public hearing at its regular meeting on May 5. However, prior to the last City Council meeting on April 21 a Read More…
Upgrades made at Paw Paw Waste and Recycling Center
PAW PAW – Paw Paw Township, along with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) made some big changes with upgrades over the last year at the Paw Paw Waste and Recycling Center, 38016 W. Red Arrow Highway, Paw Paw.Paw Paw Township and Van Buren Conservation District officials said the upgrades will bring residents a seamless Read More…