Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Fire destroys home on Mariette St. in Plainwell

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Fire destroyed a home in the 100 block of Mariette Street in the City of Plainwell on Sunday, July 14.The blaze was reported at approximately 7:40 p.m., and firefighters from Plainwell Public Safety were on the scene withing minutes, according to department officials. Heavy smoke and flames were emanating from the Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Sports

Nieuwenhuis places runner-up at Nationals

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor FARGO, N.D.—Winning a championship is hard.Repeating as champion might be even harder.Yet that’s exactly what Plainwell High School wrestling standout Madison Nieuwenhuis had the opportunity to do at the Junior & 16U Nationals last weekend.One year after winning the national title at 100 pounds, Nieuwenhuis squared off with Pennsylvania’s Jaclyn Bouzakis Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Sports

Allegan’s Garvin garnering plenty of attention

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing in at 300 pounds, Allegan junior Sully Garvin makes quite the impression when he walks in a room.He’s also made quite an impression on college football evaluators and coaches.Listed as a three-star recruit, Garvin is ranked 33rd nationally among offensive tackles for the class of 2026.He has, Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Obituaries

Obituary: Jeanne Sands

Jeanne Sands, 93, passed away Monday, June 24,2024, at Fountain View Assisted Living in Grant, Michigan. Jeanne was the second of two daughters born to Charles and Pauline Owen. She grew up in Springfield, Missouri, graduating from Springfield High School in 1948 and attending Southwest Missouri State. Jeanne excelled in music, playing the violin, viola, and Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

City of Allegan awarded $1 million for dam improvements

By Gari Voss The City of Allegan was announced as one of 22 projects that would receive funding through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE’s) Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program. EGLE stated that a high-hazard dam is typically in satisfactory condition, but has a significant issue which requires addressing.$14.1 million was Read More…