History fascinates me. Not so much timelines we learned to create in school, nor memorizing dates, names, battles, et.al. All that mattered but I best liked finding connections between them and how things worked out.The late Perry Miller, who wrote about New England Puritans, and David McCullough who wrote about Americana from Adams to the Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—An Otsego woman is $1 million richer after winning the grand prize in a Michigan Lottery second chance drawing earlier this month.Michelle Roemer, 58, won the $1 million prize during the Millionaire Maker Second Chance live event held April 10 at a Grand Rapids Griffins game.Roemer earned entries into the drawing Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A severe storm system moved through the Otsego and Plainwell area late Tuesday night, April 14, leaving behind widespread damage and power outages across both communities after two tornadoes touched down within minutes of each other.According to the National Weather Service, an EF0 tornado first touched down near Schermerhorn Lake at Read More…
Artemis II isn’t just another spaceflight, it’s a statement about who we are, what we value, and whether we still have the will to push beyond the edge of the known.When astronauts swung around the far side of the Moon—the so-called “dark side,” more accurately the far side never visible from Earth they temporarily lose Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE — The Lawrence boys and girls track and field teams each earned third place overall at the Bellevue Invitational on Friday, backed by a strong collection of top‑three finishes.For the boys, Evan Broyles led the way with a win in the 3200 meters and a third‑place finish in the 1600. Kaiden Read More…
By James Windell What used to be a six-bay garage for fire trucks has now been converted into a large room to be used as a community center. Located at the Casco Township Hall, the renovation includes new restrooms and entry doors – all ADA accessible.In a program celebrating the opening of the community activities Read More…
By Tom Renner A fog shrouded Ratcliffe Field where players couldn’t see one end of the pitch to the other didn’t prevent a clear-eyed South Haven girls soccer team from rolling to a 6-0 victory Berrien Springs. South Haven scored three goals in each half. With a young team of only two seniors, the Lady Read More…
By James Windell Mayor Annie Brown has been advocating for urgent care in South Haven for more than two years. And when Tom Capps was waging his successful campaign for City Council from Ward 2, he often talked to citizens about the need for urgent care in the area.Recently, at a South Haven City Council Read More…
By James Windell Revenues into South Haven’s Beach Fund, which comes from parking fees, has remained consistent over the last several years.However, with a new lifeguard program going into effect this month, the Beach Fund needs to increase revenues.Along with lifeguard program, the Beach Fund supports annual expenses related to beach maintenance, parking enforcement and Read More…
PAW PAW – A new pedestrian bridge connecting Maple Isle Park to the rest of Paw Paw will be opened to the public on Saturday, May 2, during a grand opening ceremony at noon. The new bridge replaces the former Maple Island Bridge built during the Franklin Roosevelt Administration.Maple Island is a centerpiece of the Read More…