By Jason WesseldykSports EditorLAKEVIEW—How would the Saugatuck football respond?That was the question following the Trailblazers’ season-opening loss to Buchanan.As it turned out, coach Bill Dunn’s squad responded quite well.Three Saugatuck players rushed for at least 84 yards—with two of those scoring multiple touchdowns—as the Trailblazers rolled to the 50-13 victory over the host Lakeview Wildcats Read More…
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Obituary: Joan Lamb
Family, friends and the community lost a dear and faithful servant in Joan Lamb who died on Sept. 3, 2024.Joanie, to many, was born Dec. 28, 1945, in Allegan Hospital to Edward and Ruth Knoll.A graduate of Fennville High School, she received her BA in English and MA in education from Western Michigan University.For 38 Read More…
Charity Challenge spurs smiles all around
By Scott SullivanEditorEvery sinkhole led to a summit, every detour to completion at Saturday’s Mt. Baldhead Challenge.Ferry Street, a key route for this year’s 636 runners to the races’ Oval Beach sunrise starts, was judged late July unsafe to continue bearing car and truck traffic.Ferry is in Douglas and continues north turning into Park Street Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorEthics CodeThere is nothing wrong with dusting off an old Saugatuck Ethics Code. City council, at members Russ Gardner’s and Logan White’s urging, reviewed its 2004-established code last in 2008.Filling 102 Butler Street seats then were Tony Vettori, Mark Bekken, Bill Hess, Barry Johnson, Catherine Simon, Jeff Spangler and Jane Verplank. Tony has Read More…
Otsego Creative Arts Festival slated for Sept. 28
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor If you’re looking for some good family-friendly fun, then downtown Otsego is the place to be on Saturday, Sept. 28.The 37th Annual Otsego Creative Arts Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a variety of activities and attractions for attendees of all ages.“The Otsego Creative Arts Festival Read More…
Greens establish art scholarship for Plainwell students
In its monthly newsletter, the Allegan County Community Foundation includes a “Humans of ACCF” section that features a person or people who have made a positive impact on the foundation.Cathy and Bob Green of Plainwell are the subjects of this month’s “Humans of ACCF.”The couple shared 30 years of marriage prior to Bob’s death in Read More…
Otsego tennis beats Niles
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego boys tennis team evened its Wolverine Conference record at 1-1 thanks to a 7-1 win over visiting Niles on Monday, Sept. 9.The Bulldogs swept the singles matches, led by a 6-1, 6-4 victory by Flo Riquelme at No. 1. Also winning singles matches were No. 2 Spencer Shearer (6-3, Read More…
Young Allegan volleyball team shows improvement
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With a youthful roster that includes two freshmen, four sophomores and only one senior, Allegan volleyball coach Jake Kaylor knows his team will experience some growing pains, especially early in the season.“Given how young we are, I’m not so much looking for wins and losses, but rather for growth and improvement Read More…
Obituary: John David “Dave” Henry
John David “Dave” Henry, 90, of Mecosta, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 2, 2024.Dave was born on July 20, 1934, in Otsego, the son of John David and Viola Maude (Newland) Henry, and graduated from Otsego High School in 1952. He then attended Western Michigan University, where he Read More…
Ludicrous performs to full house at fair
Rapper and movie star Ludicrous opened the Allegan County Fair, singing his favorite tunes on Friday night to a capacity crowd. Photos by Mark Ashley.