Katherine passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home in Allegan. She was born on August 12, 1965, in Plainwell, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Opperman) Petersen. Over the years Katherine worked at many area factories. In her free time, she enjoyed painting and doing artwork. On February 17, 1989, in Allegan, she Read More…
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Obituary: Sidney Leroy Carns
Sidney Leroy Carns passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 89, in Portage, Michigan. Born on August 13, 1935, in Allegan, Michigan, he was a cherished son to the late James and Bertha Carns. Sidney’s formative years were shared with his beloved siblings: his brother Roger Carns, sisters Ires June Carns Read More…
Obituary: Neil Girke
Neil Girke, age 83 of Gobles, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Wings Home in Allegan with very loving care and has gone on to be with our Lord.He loved fishing, hunting, golf and singing hymns and songs of the 50’s.Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Doreen of Gobles; 2 sons, Dale Read More…
Obituary: Kevin Gene Krotz
Kevin Gene Krotz, 64, of Hopkins, MI passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at University of Michigan Health West. Born April 20, 1960 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Robert and Geraldine Louise (Grauman) Krotz. Kevin had worked for Sebright Products as a welder for many years. He was truly talented when Read More…
Obituary: Donald Huff
Donald Huff passed peacefully on December 21, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to Louise (Jones) and Claude Huff.Don’s elementary years were spent at the Foster and Clifford Schools before graduating at 16 from Allegan High School in 1947. His first college experience was at Emanuel Missionary College where he Read More…
Goodbye 2024… Hello 2025!
By Cindy Sasser When I think about moving forward into 2025, that old 1968 song by Tommy James & The Shondells plays in my mind…“Look over yonder… what do you seeThe sun is a risin’… most definitelyA new day is comin’… people are changin’Ain’t it beautiful… crystal blue persuasionThose lyrics are about rising out of darkness Read More…
Man who robbed Plainwell bank pleads guilty
A man who threatened to blow up an Allegan County bank pleaded guilty to armed robbery las week.Police said Paul Donnelly robbed the Plainwell PNC Bank in June by claiming to have a bomb in his bag.The response caused several nearby businesses to evacuate and shut down.According to federal court documents filed Monday, Donnelly faces Read More…
Otsego Library hosts ‘Garfield Glow Games’ event
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Since being created by Jim Davis in the mid-1970s, Garfield the cat has become a household name.Not only did the comic strip that bore his name become the most syndicated strip in the world, but the lasagna-loving feline also starred in several TV specials as well as his own TV show, Read More…
Bulldog basketball includes four seniors
Introducing the 2024-25 LaFayette High School Bulldog Varsity Boys Basketball Team. Seniors Bulldogs include:
LaFayette police coordinate toy drive to provide gifts for families
By Pamela WhitlowLaFayette Police Department Sergeant Jacob Williams tells a magical Christmas story of how a Christmas Miracle came to LaFayette to serve and bless many kids in the community.One of the many goals of the LaFayette Police Department since Chief Trice was named Chief of Police is having a better relationship with the community.Chief Read More…