By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The alleged misuse of funds involving the parent club of a local elementary school is currently being investigated.Although specific details have not yet been revealed, the investigation centers on a former member of the Gilkey Elementary School Parent Club in Plainwell.In a statement, Plainwell Community Schools superintendent Matthew Montange said the Read More…
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Girls Basketball Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANLeading scorers Katelyn VanAtter and Carlee Rynearson are among the players Allegan coach Sharron Thompson lost to graduation from last year’s 7-15 squad.That’s the bad news for the Tigers.The good news? Six seniors who earned valuable experience as juniors a year ago are back to lead the charge as Allegan continues Read More…
Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel
Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel, age 81 passed away on November 20, 2024. Like she lived, she died: fiercely and determined. Born on December 13, 1942, Bobbie was the eldest of four children of Douglas and Margaret (Whitcomb) Parker. She was a lifelong resident of Allegan until a recent move to Kalamazoo.Bobbie was creative and artistic Read More…
Otsego boys fall to Vicksburg
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—A game-best 17 points from Louis DiGrandi wasn’t enough to lift the Otsego boys basketball team to a win in its season opener against Vicksburg on Monday, Nov. 25.Otsego fell by a score of 72-54.“Overall, Vicksburg did a great job controlling the glass and getting second chance shots,” Otsego coach Matt Dennis Read More…
Life as Performance Art
There is nothing new about the retail sector’s Black Friday except that it seems to start earlier this year. The name comes from the hope that customers will do sufficient holiday shopping that they will convert eleven months or red ink into the black ink of a profit by the end of the year. Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Stop with excuses, buy local first
It’s small business Saturday this weekend, and that gives me an excuse as to why you should shop with your small retailers and stay away from the big chains and online buying.Our small towns are treasures. People love to visit and take part in their beauty. Most importantly, these small towns are dependent on a Read More…
Downtown Allegan prepares for Festive Fridays
By Gari Voss December 2024 presents three Fridays for Downtown Allegan to turn into mini celebrations. On those three Fridays, stores remain open until 8pm. Along with the extended store hours, there are additional events. Each year, residents and visitors have opportunities to support local businesses while completing the all-important holiday shopping.Every Friday, stores will Read More…
Cocaine valued at $4 million seized in Martin Township
Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies seized 120 pounds of cocaine after they stopped a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 131 in Martin Township, early this week.Officials said the truck was pulled over during a routine commercial vehicle inspection when deputies became suspicious of the driver’s behavior. The investigation then prompted an examination of the vehicle, where illegal Read More…
Perrigo named Mayor, Morgan Mayor Pro-Tem
By Gari Voss The new council members were seated at the desk for the Monday, November 25, 2024, meeting. City Manager Joel Dye ran the meeting until the mayor and mayor pro tem were elected. An addition to the agenda of the Girl Scout property passed. The 2024-25 mayor will be Traci Perrigo, and the Read More…
TR Commission gives go-ahead torental homes development
By Rick CordesC-N correspondent THREE RIVERS – Allen Edwin will begin construction of 37 rental units in the Three Rivers Meadows subdivision following approval by the Three Rivers City Commission of the builder’s proposal.Commissioners, in regular session Tuesday, Nov. 18, voted 4-1 in favor of the plan. Voting yes were commissioners Christopher Abel, Steven Haigh, Read More…