It turns out I’m a rarity: of all the last or surnames in the U.S., Stoppel ranks at 52,970th from the top of the charts. Still, with some 6.2 million Stoppels, it’s not surprising to discover at least two more of us work for newspapers.The one near Emporia, Kans., seems to specialize in obituaries and Read More…
By Elizabeth FersztContributing Writer On Wednesday April 29, 2026, a Fennville mom allegedly shot her 10-year-old son and then took her own life in their Allegan County home.Elisha Mulcahey and her son Daniel were found dead by Allegan County Sheriff deputies — allegedly by gunshot, just two days before Elisha’s mother petitioned the probate court in Read More…
By Elizabeth FersztContributing Writer One year ago last month, the Seifried family of Allegan County experienced the worst kind of tragedy possible: the loss of their 8-month-old daughter, Lucia Iris. On April 26, 2025, a drunk driver plowed into their front yard while the family was relaxing, watching the sunset over Base Line Lake, in Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON — Lawton’ soccer team delivered a dominant performance Friday night, shutting out Coloma 8-0 to improve to 5-3 on the season.Junior Lilleonah Mandujano paced the offensive surge with a hat trick, while Senior Maya Tag and Juniors Allyson French and Gabi Mendez each added a goal. Freshmen Joanna Casarrubias and Maddie Read More…
The news that Spirit Airlines has shut down operations after more than three decades in the sky feels like the end of an era—and not just for bargain travelers. For this frequent Spirit traveler, the news was devastating. I woke up to it early Saturday morning. In only a few hours I was to fly Read More…
By James Windell After a lengthy Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, the members of the South Haven City Council faced a long agenda for its regular first-Monday-of-the-month meeting.However, apparently the Committee of the Whole meetings are w working, or council members are too burned out after several hours of meetings Read More…
By James Windell We know your beloved pet runs your household, but does your dog or cat have the right stuff to run the City of South Haven?If you think they have what it takes, Al-Van Humane Society has a perfect opportunity for you and your pet. You can nominate your dog or cat or Read More…
By Tom Renner The Rotary Club of South Haven marked its 70th year of service to the community and beyond with an anniversary celebration on Friday, May 1. The club was chartered in February, 1956 with an initial membership of 25, all men. Today the club’s roll totals 65 men and women.The City of South Haven, Read More…
By James Windell When the South Haven History Club went to the State competition for National History Day recently, they garnered lots of compliments.“There were a lot of compliments given to me that South Haven students really represent themselves well,” Julie Sheppard, the South Haven History Club teacher, said in a recent interview. “People appreciated Read More…
By Elizabeth Ferszt One year ago last month, the Seifried family of Allegan County experienced the worst kind of tragedy possible: the loss of their 8-month-old daughter, Lucia Iris. On April 26, 2025, a drunk driver plowed into their front yard while the family was relaxing, watching the sunset over Base Line Lake, in Trowbridge Read More…