Back in the 1960s and 1970s, while the Viet Nam war was raging, many young people sought out different lifestyles. Some people had had enough of the way the society was becoming materialistic, saw the futility of following the current cultural values, and sought a different way of living that was more meaningful, yielded greater Read More…
Aldi will open their new store in Clare October 30 with a Ribbon Cutting scheduled for 8:45 am and the new store opening following the ceremony.For a “Sneak Peek” the store will be open on October 29th. The store hours will be 9 am to 8 pm.The Official Opening will include – For the first Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Trick or treating is not the only Halloween fun kids and grownup have to look forward to.Events are ongoing all over Clare, Harrison, Farwell and more!Of course, regular Trick or Treat hours will be held on Tuesday evening — October 31st in Clare and Coleman from 6 to 8 pm and in Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent After month of political wrangling between candidates on the ballot November 5th, the big day is nearly here – only ten days away now.Looking at the ballot for president and vice president, Vice President Kamala Harrison is hoping to move up to the highest position and VP hopeful is Tim Walz. They Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Contractor Carbon Six Construction Monday shared with Douglas City Council build-out plans to turn 415 Wiley Rd. into a new city hall and police station. Members agreed to post notice of a $4-million bond ask to do the work. The city Aug. 1 last year bought the 18,000-square foot Douglas Professional Read More…
There is something lucky about the number 13 and Halloween. Douglas will celebrate the Oct. 31 holiday five nights early, Saturday, Oct. 26, for the 26th year. That’s 13 years each for late parade founder Ginger Wilkinson and daughter Erin Wilkinson, Hystopolis Production event manager. The adult march, which will start at 10 p.m. down Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Public Schools board was set to interview the district’s one internal applicant — middle/high school principal Mark Neidlinger — for superintendent to replace the retiring Tim Travis. The public was invited to attend. Travis announced this summer he planned to retire Dec. 31. The Michigan Leadership Institute has facilitated Read More…
Transforming the current Ihle Auto Service building into a brewery and placing a new car repair shop at 6525 Blue Star Hwy. won Saugatuck Township Planning Commission approval Oct. 15. Planning chair David Ihle, who recused himself from discussions, and David Rodriguez have proposed revised plans since August to accommodate combined uses on the 2.769-acre Read More…
Robert ‘Page’ Neve, 79 Robert “Page” Neve, age 79, of Fennville, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at his home under the loving care of his wife, Jeanie, and Corewell Health Hospice. The son of Forrest and Mary Elizabeth (Winkler) Neve, Page was born on Sept. 10, 1945 in Belding. Following graduation from Parchment High Read More…
Robert Lampen, 87 Robert (Bob) James Lampen died peacefully at home on Tuesday Oct. 8 in Fennville at age 87 after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. Bob is survived by his significant other, Judi Atman of Holland; son Douglas Lampen and wife Linda Inderbitzin; grandchildren, Kirsten and Neil of Saugatuck; sister Dorothy Vandenbelt of Read More…