By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Otsego wrestling team hosted a Wolverine Conference quad that also featured Plainwell.The Bulldog and the Trojans each finished the evening with a 1-1 record, as both bested Sturgis but fell to Three Rivers.Otsego’s win over Sturgis was by a 55-24 score, while its loss to Three Read More…
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Obituary: Toni Thompson
Toni Thompson, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on January 28, 1945, to the late Lawrence and Lois ThompsonToni was a cherished sister to the late Sandra Martinez, and she leaves behind an enduring legacy within her brothers Lawrence, Gary, and Terry Thompson, who continue to carry forth the Read More…
Obituary: Maxine “Mickey” (Matthews) (Cowdery) Frymire
Maxine “Mickey” (Matthews) (Cowdery) Frymire passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 5, 2024. The daughter of Donald C. Matthews and Edith Crouch Matthews. Mickey grew up and started school in Fountain and later in Ludington, Michigan. Her first jobs were at Stokley’s Band Camp in Scottsville and at Star Watch Case Company in Read More…
Allegan’s Edwards Jr. earns place in 1,000-point club
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor COLOMA—Junior Quentin Edwards Jr. reached a career milestone when the Allegan boys basketball team traveled to Coloma Friday, Dec. 20.Edwards Jr. scored 17 points to surpass the 1,000-point mark for his career.That was the good news for the Tigers. The bad news was that Edwards Jr.’s performance wasn’t enough to prevent Read More…
A look back can move organizations forward
By Gari Voss & Parker Johnson The approaching New Year reminds an organization that another year has passed. Where did it go? What was accomplished? By answering some of the questions on what made a difference in the community, an organization can take time to celebrate, which is extremely important in any improvement process. This Read More…
New Years Eve 2024 lights up Allegan’s Riverfront
The Allegan Riverfront will be buzzing on Tuesday night, December 31, 2024, as visitors wait for Michigan’s largest New Year Eve Ball to drop at Midnight. Riverfront activities begin at 8pm with massive fire pits, food trucks, hot drinks, live music, a silent disco, ice skating rink, then the ball drops at the stroke of Read More…
The Michigan state average is up 6 cents from last week
Gas prices in Michigan are up 6 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.10 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 6 cents more than this time last month and 13 cents more than this time last year.Motorists are paying an average of $46 for a full Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Those that gave deserve praise and accolades
Don’t tell me people are inherently stingy and rude. Because what I witnessed this holiday season was just the opposite. As many of you know we had our Christmas Wish Fund in December, like we have done for many years in the past.We ask readers to write letters to us telling why they feel their Read More…
Life as Performance Art
‘Twas a week before Christmas and all the preparations were done. Well, almost.The Nativity creche Pat received as a child is in place on the fireplace mantle. It is always the first decoration to go up and the last to go back into storage.The icicle lights are in place along the roofline — and still Read More…
Gobles tops Black River
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES — Gobles boys basketball team defeated Black River 46-35 in girls basketball action on Friday.Gobles is 4-1 overall (3-0 in league).Aden Newberry had 19 points, 10 rebounds, and steals. Jayden Otis had 14 points 10 rebounds.“Tigers defense forced 27 turnover in the contest and played great team defense,” Gobles coach John Read More…