By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—After posting a perfect 7-0 record during the regular-season portion of the Southwest and Central Swim Conference schedule, the Allegan girls swim & dive team entered the Conference Championship Meet as the team to beat.And try as they might, none of the other squads were able to knockoff the Tigers.Allegan finished Read More…
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Obituary: Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber
Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber, 90, of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 70 years, Marilyn, by his side on Sunday October 27, 2024. Born July 10, 1934 at his parents’ home at the corner of Grant Street and Western Avenue in Allegan, he was the third of Read More…
Obituary: Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell
Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell, 86, of Holland, MI went in the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born in Grand Haven, MI on February 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry Willis and Henrietta (Klompaarns) Ten Brink. Faye grew up in Hamilton and Diamond Springs. After graduating from Allegan Read More…
Veterans remembered at Allegan ceremony
By Gari Voss Allegan area residents braved a stiff wind and dropping temperature to gather on Monday, November 11, 2024, beginning at 11am and celebrate all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and the rededicate the Union Soldier statue that now resides at the corner of Walnut and Trowbridge Streets.The Read More…
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By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your children, and even struggling to afford a Christmas tree, are burdens faced by many area Read More…
Election Wrap up: Jipp defeats Peterson in judicial race
By Gari Voss When the dust settled and the last in-person voting day was completed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the votes of 68,170 Allegan County voters (71.8%) were tallied. The results are still be examined by the Allegan County Board of Canvassers. Full information on election results can be found at https://www.allegancounty.org/departments/elections. The unofficial Read More…
Rebels roll to Round 2 of playoffs
By Katie McElvy The Rebel defense opened the first round of the AISA AAA Playoffs with a three-and-out, and Luke Tarver followed with a 23-yard pick up and a 30-yard touchdown run as Chambers hosted the Clarke Prep Gators.The Gators were sitting at 3rd and one on their next drive, but two big stops by Read More…
Veterans Day celebrated with parade in LaFayette
By John BriceCorrespondent Community leaders and local residents gathered together for a Veterans Day parade and celebration in the vicinity of Hospital Street and B Street in LaFayette during the morning hours of Saturday, November 9th of 2024. In a promotional flier for the event which was titled “Land of the free because of the Read More…
Weldon wins Superintendent, Newton Wins School Board on Election Day
By John BriceCorrespondent Voter turnout reached record levels in Chambers County for Election Day 2024 with a benchmark 53.37% of registered voters heading to the polls on this past Tuesday, November 5th. Presidential politics surely played a key role in the widespread civic engagement, however, there were two local races that certainly inspired many residents Read More…
Paw Paw plays draw honors
By John Raffel The following football players for Paw Paw have named Wolverine Conference honors:1st Team offense- Darrin Strey and Julian Hernandez Offensive Line, Ben Miller and PJ DeYoung Running back.1st Team Defense- Darrin Strey D line, Bryson Newell Linebacker, Kaelin Tate defensive back.2nd Team Offense- Barron Marinich Tight end2nd Team Defense-Landon Buhl D line, Read More…