Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Sports

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…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Obituaries

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…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Domestic Dispute Leads to Gun Lake Casino Crash

By Rita Williams A Gun Lake Casino entrance now requires costly repairs after an early morning SUV crash on September 4, 2024.A domestic dispute between the female driver and her male companion spawned the 2:30 AM crash into the southern entrance near the Shkodé Chophouse and Craft Bar Kitchen, facing towards 129th Avenue. Casino authorities Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel News

One person injured in 3-vehicle crash in Sturgis

A multi-vehicle crash resulted in injury Tuesday in Sturgis. Sturgis Department of Public Safety was dispatched to Chicago Road and Michigan Avenue.  Rescue personnel determined a 19-year-old man had fallen asleep at the wheel. That vehicle crossed the center line, side-swiping a car before striking another vehicle head-on.  One person was taken to Sturgis Hospital Read More…

LaFayette Sun News

Council names Trice new chief, explains absences

By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, September 9th of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David Ennis, Councilman Toney B. Thomas, Councilman Michael C. Ellis and Councilwoman Tammie B. Williams. City Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Clare County Review Columns Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon LaFayette Sun Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Mike’s Musings: Problems galore, but Congress takes six weeks off

Welcome back Congress, I hope you enjoyed your six-week vacation. That’s right while two wars commanding our attention, an economy that is not well, and a border that is actually borderless, our elected leaders took six weeks off.Of course they do it every year, without fail. It is part of the perks you receive when Read More…

Courier-Leader, Paw Paw Flashes, & South Haven Beacon Obituaries

Obituary: Casimer “Casey” Sigmund Ziemba

Casimer “Casey” Sigmund Ziemba, 81, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo.  Casey came into this world on March 5, 1943, at Cook County Hospital, Chicago. He was the son of Frank Ziemba and Sophie (Wlodarczyk) Ziemba. He was named after his uncles, Casimer and Sigmund Wlodarczyk, who Read More…