… to summer jobs as Saugatuck Oval Beach patrol members are members such as these, shown this spring get oriented to high dune views of Lake Michigan that come along as perks. After Labor Day, the city-owned beach will no longer require paid motor vehicle passes nor provide daily park services, including beach concessions, maintenance, Read More…
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Otsego Schools prepares for Purple Week
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor One Cause, One Community.That’s the theme of Otsego Public Schools’ 8th Purple Community Week to support medical research at Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids.What exactly is Purple Week?It’s a week-long event that brings the district’s students, staff and community together for a common cause—raising money and awareness for cancer and Read More…
Plainwell Schools welcomes students back to class
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The 2024-25 school year is officially underway in PlainwellPlainwell Community Schools held its first day on Monday, Aug. 26, with students coming back for a half day.Full days of class were scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27, through Thursday, Aug. 29, with Friday, Aug. 30, and Monday, Sept. 2, days off for Read More…
Boys Tennis Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANNew season. Same goals.“Our goals are usually the same year in and year out, including this year,” Allegan coach Damien Arthur said. “We want to win our conference and our regional and finish top 10 at the State Finals.”With six sophomores and a freshman in the starting lineup, Arthur added a goal Read More…
Obituary: Sheri Davis, 54
Sheri Renkema Davis, 54, of Fennville went to be with Jesus on Aug. 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by those she loved. Sheri was born on April 30, 1970, to William and Patricia Renkema in Douglas. Sheri, alongside her five siblings, grew up on Hutchins Lake where her parents still reside. Read More…
Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Neils
Frederick “Fred” Neils passed away on Friday, August 17, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born in Detroit, MI on February 18, 1933 to Max and Marie Neils. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Paul Frederick; brother, Max, Jr.; sister-in-law, Irmie; sister, Margaret; brother-in-law, Jim; and one nephew. Fred graduated Read More…
Obituary: Jeff Greenwood, 59
Jeff Greenwood, age 59, passed away July 15, 2024, in Basin, Wyo., where he had moved last fall. Jeff was born in Holland, Michigan Nov. 21, 1964, to Terry (Daughn) Greenwood and Carol (Bob) Damson. Terry, Daughn, and Carol preceded him in death. In the early years, Jeff’s second home was the Holland Community Theatre Read More…
Obituary: Robert E. Waychoff
Robert E. Waychoff, 89, AKA “Stoney Burke” was born June 18, 1935 in Washington, PA. Dad didn’t graduate, he had to go to work to support his mom and younger siblings. He was a Marine from beginning to end and served in Korea. He moved to Michigan in 1959 where he was a truck driver, Read More…
Resident stake walk on roundabout
Thursday, August 22, 2024, the new Roundabout was opened for a Walkabout. City Manager Joel Dye welcomed walkers and those with non-motorized vehicles who explored the entrances and exits of the new Roundabout. The public walked or rode bikes, skateboards, scooters and wheelchairs around the circle discussing entrances and exits for two hours.The Roundabout opened Read More…
County names Jessup new local rep
By Scott SullivanWriter Former 16-year Allegan County Commissioner Tom Jessup was named by that all-Republican board to replace the man who defeated him, the late Dean Kapenga, as commissioner for District 3.The one-time Casco Township supervisor emerged from a 5-hour commission special meeting Aug. 21 to deliberate among nine finalists who submitted applications by the Read More…