By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Clare is growing again. Thanks to the generosity a couple of years ago from Steve Letherer of Letherer Truss.At Monday’s meeting the City Commissioners voted to approve a Purchase and Sales Agreement with Scannell Properties, a real estate developer in Indianapolis, Indiana, who is interested in “potentially purchasing and developing 15.5 acres Read More…
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Fast start propels Trailblazers past Clippers
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMARTIN—Start strong and then hold on.That was the formula the Saugatuck boys basketball team used to secure a 43-36 SAC divisional win over Martin on Friday, Dec. 13.The Trailblazers, who improved to 2-4 overall, led 12-0 after one quarter.“It was a great first quarter, and then it was all about hanging on Read More…
Sand slide
Looked like a green Christmas for Saugatuck’s Oval Beach and surrounding environs last week, but weather forecasters were anything but unanimous. Whatever the elements bring, here’s a wish days and nights will be bright for us all. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorChristmas BirdsCivilized wildlife abounds in these parts, especially with Christmas coming. Hence a Tri-Community Wildlife Committee was born to save us from their/our excesses.The Australian outback saw a similar fate after World War I “soldier settlers” were incentivized to build farms there, prompting native emus to feast on new residents’ fields and gardens.I’ve Read More…
Douglas OKs $285K start of Ferry fix
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council Monday approved spending $285,337 for water main, sewer and surface restoration on now-closed Ferry Street.That will cover Douglas’s sole responsibility in the two-pronged project to reopen the key north-south link to homes and tourist attraction laying in neighbor Saugatuck.The cost for drain culvert replacement — including private utility relocation, temporary Read More…
Lucas receives Plainwell Educator of the Year Award
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When Linnea Lucas took an introduction to psychology class as part of her general education requirements during her first semester of college, something clicked.“I loved tapping into the minds and hearts of people to help bring about positive changes,” Lucas said. “I liked learning about how emotions worked and how life Read More…
OPS superintendent Haase announces plan to retire
Jeffery Haase’s tenure as Otsego Public Schools superintendent will come to an end at the conclusion of the current school year.Haase, who came to OPS in July 2014, recently announced his plan to retire. His final day on the job will be June 30, 2025.“It has been an honor and privilege to spend the final Read More…
Plainwell takes first at SCC Relays
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference held its annual relay meet in Allegan on Wednesday, Dec. 11.And it was Plainwell that reigned supreme, racking up 330 points to outdistance runner-up Marshall by 68 points. South Haven was third with 242 points.Otsego was fourth with 220 points, followed by Allegan in Read More…
Allegan girls get past Clippers in defensive struggle
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—A back-and-forth, gritty and ugly battle.That’s the way Allegan girls basketball coach Sharron Thompson described his team’s SAC non-divisional game against host Martin on Tuesday, Dec. 10.And in the end, it was the Tigers who picked up the victory by a score of 22-19.“Martin put up a fight, but we were Read More…
Obituary: Elizabeth Sisty
Elizabeth Sisty of Holland, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by friends on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at age 97. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 2nd, 1927. She was sarcastic, feisty and full of drive and compassion. She worked many years in food service, from Herman Miller at the Marigold Lodge to Read More…