Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Wayland Union Schools breaks ground on new pool facility

Wayland Union Schools has begun construction on a new pool facility. This project is part of a $49.7 million bond that was passed by voters in May 2023.Wayland Union Board of Education accepted bids for this project in February 2025, withconstruction beginning in March 2025. We are proud to share that all the contractors are Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Clare County Review Columns Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Mike’s Musings: Destroying Tesla vehicles and dealerships makes no sense

Maybe someone can explain to me why firebombing a Tesla dealership or a Tesla car makes sense.Over the past week Tesla vehicles have been front and center in the resistance directed at President Trump and his DOGE leader. Elon Musk. Tesla cars have been firebombed. Keyed and the subject of Sharpie messages like NAZI written Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Columns Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Life as Performance Art

    I sometimes glance at the marquee outside a church.  Some give the worship hours and their cleric’s name; others have a pithy little maxim to amuse the motorists.  A good example was one about wishing Noah had swatted the two mosquitoes who got about his boat. Still, for the most part, before I have Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Volunteer Fair pinnacle of Allegan County Gives 2025

By Vicky Knuckles & Gari Voss Allegan County Gives means more than digging into pockets for loose change. A special Volunteer Fair promotes the wonderful work of volunteers who give their time and talents to non-profits across Allegan County. During a couple hours of setting up, non-profit representatives can network and share ideas. During the Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Sports

Lawton track teams expect to be strong again

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON —Mike Meyer is head coach for a Lawton track and field program that expects to be strong again.Both teams last year were 4-1 in conference meets and finished second in the SAC.Girls team was third at regionals. Four girls qualified for state finals in two different events. The boys team won Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

Gail Patterson-Gladney to retire from South Haven Memorial Library

By James Windell When Gail Petterson-Gladney retires from the South Haven Memorial Library on March 29, 2025, she can look back at a nearly 25-year career of helping children.Although she says it is a happy occasion because of her future plans, there is a tinge of sadness as well.“It was a wonderful job and I Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

South Haven Schools staged walk-in to raise awareness

By James Windell South Haven Schools joined thousands of other schools in Michigan and around the nation in sponsoring a School Walk-In on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.A protest initiated by the National Education Association, the Walk-In was intended to make a statement about the threats to school funding.President Donald Trump has said he wants his Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon News

Garage and car destroyed in Paw Paw blaze

The Paw Paw Fire Department responded Monday afternoon, March 24, to a garage and car fire at 48255 45th St., Paw Paw. A total of 23 fire department members responded to the fire which was reported at approximately 3:06 p.m. Arriving at the scene, the unattached garage, approximately 20 x 30, was fully involved. A Read More…