By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Great music, iconic fashion statements and iconic dance moves brought to life.That, according to Hannah Sheikh, is what audiences members can expect when they come out to see Plainwell High School’s production of “Back to the ‘80s” from Friday, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 9.Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor DETROIT—Refined.That’s the one word Plainwell High School band director David Hepinstall used to describe the PHS marching band’s performance at the Michigan Competing Band Association Flight IV State Championship on Saturday, Nov. 1.The judges on hand at Ford Field in Detroit agreed, as the PHS band received a score of 85.3 Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorBROOKLYN—So close, yet so far away.That has been a familiar refrain for the Saugatuck girls cross country team when it comes to the Trailblazers’ quest for a podium finish at the State Finals.And unfortunately for Saugatuck coach Angelina Bauer and her runners, it was the case again this season.The Trailblazers finished third Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorChicken RunZoe Rosenberg faces up to five years in the pen for pilfering four chickens from a Perdue Farms poultry plant in Petaluma, Calif.Her defense team argued the University of California senior and animal activist rescued the birds from abuse and death.“This is not a whodunit, it’s a whydunit” Rosenberg confessed proudly, even Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorResults of a Saugatuck city master plan survey conducted this August through Oct. 6 showed 386 respondents agree overwhelmingly that preserving existing neighborhood character should be a city priority.Other popular goals include maintaining:1) A vibrant, strong and attractive downtown with small-town charm.2) A welcoming and inclusive community.3) Safe and accessible sidewalks, crosswalks and Read More…
Otsego junior Peyton Dennany is pretty good at soccer.How good, you ask? Well, she’s ranked 10th in the nation as a midfielder.And that earned her a coveted spot on the US Youth Soccer roster, giving her the opportunity to train in England.“Making the roster for a US team is a huge honor that I am Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor High school sports, when done right, are about much more than wins and losses. They’re about teaching life lessons that the athletes can carry with them into adulthood.Such was the case for the volleyball programs from Allegan and Gobles.A joint effort between the two teams raised $4,054.45 for Wings Home in Read More…
Another week has passed, and much of our federal government remains shuttered. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are either furloughed or working without pay. National parks are closed, small business loans are on hold, and millions of Americans are feeling the ripple effects. SNAP benefits affecting millions of Americans have been cutoff. Once again, Read More…
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, we observe Veterans Day. It is a “fixed” holiday, like Independence Day on July 4. These days do not move to the nearest Monday so we can have a long weekend; they are too important to our national ethos.I like that because it is a tangible sign of respect for our Read More…
BY SCOTT SULLIVANEDITOR Saugatuck voters returned all three incumbents in a five-way race Tuesday, Nov. 4, to three available two-year seats on the city council. Current mayor Holly Anderson and councilman Joe Clark topped all comers with 240 votes each. Fellow incumbent Russ Gardner will also be back after tallying 235 votes. Falling shy were Read More…