It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Royal Remington on December 11, 2024 in Allegan, Michigan. Ron was born on July 13, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ron grew up in Bloomingdale, Michigan and was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School. Ron served in the Navy, from 1954 through 1958, Read More…
Marvin Voss Retired U.S. Postal Worker of over 30 years and Michigan Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Marvin Harold Voss passed away December 15, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1940, in Breedsville, MI.In 1960, Marvin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and then transitioned to the Michigan Air National Guard in Battle Creek Read More…
Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos) Smith. Her family moved to Benton Harbor where she attended elementary school through third grade Read More…
James Howard Hartman, 83, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Wings Home in Allegan. Born January 9, 1941 in Celina, OH, he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Dorsen) Hartman and was the husband of Patricia (Armstrong) Hartman. James had worked for Rockwell International for 30 years prior Read More…
By Laura Feffer& Gari Voss The Student Council and students are asking the Allegan Community for their assistance in bringing about a “Pawsitive Change” to L.E. White Middle School. The change will begin with bringing a support dog from Paws With A Cause into the school.These PAWS dogs are not new to the Allegan community. Read More…
A man who seriously injured an Allegan County deputy who was trying to arrest him will spend years in prison.Christopher Gerou, 37, of Dorr, was sentenced last Tuesday to 19 to 40 years in prison, with credit for some 400 days served. More than a dozen law enforcement officers were present at the courthouse to Read More…
By Gari Voss Christmas is just around the corner. Even before the gifts are opened and parents are trying to get the last minute tasks completed, and definitely after the gifts are opened, the Christmas meals are consumed, and the guests have headed home, out pops the dreaded words, “I’m bored!”It may be thought that Read More…
By Katie McElvy Nine Chambers Academy Rebels were chosen to participate in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl and Rising Stars Game. The games presented by Rocky Top Sports are exposure opportunities for private school athletes. Student-athletes from all over the Southeast participated. Spencer Newman received the“Hambone” Top Offensive Lineman Award, and TJ Daniel was named the Read More…
In Loving Memory of Christina Chappell BakerChristina Chappell Baker “Tina”, a resident of Lafayette Alabama, peacefully departed this world on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at the age of 47. She was born December 29th 1976 in Lagrange, Georgia to Bobby and Louise Chappell.Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband Chris Baker, daughter; Kayla Williams and Read More…
The Greater Valley Annual Christmas Parade weaved its way through West Point, Lanett and Valley last Thursday. A total of 109 floats, as well as many first responder vehicles, high school bands, etc, were watched by hundreds who lined the streets to view the area’s largest parade. Photos by Pamela Whitlow.