By Gari Voss The presidential primaries have passed, but the May 7, 2024, Proposal Election will soon arrive. The proposals will focus on Township Proposals and School Millage Renewals or Bond Issues. This spring election can be easily overlooked, but they are extremely important to the health of each community involved. Polls open at 7am Read More…
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Allegan tennis takes top honors at Tiger Invitational
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The ability to perform well when it counts the most.That’s a trait Allegan girls tennis coach Damien Arthur is striking to cultivate in his team. And he thinks his players took a big step in the right direction when they hosted the Tiger Invitational on Saturday, April 20.The Tigers went 3-1 Read More…
Saugatuck soccer claims pair of victories
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—Neave Rewa and Jen Schock formed quite the dynamic duo for the Saugatuck girls soccer team in its SAC showdown with visiting Watervliet on Monday, April 22.Schock scored two goals, while Rewa scored one and assisted on another to lead the Trailblazers to the 4-2 victory, running Saugatuck’s unbeaten streak to Read More…
Otsego tennis earns league wins
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—The Otsego girls tennis team picked up a pair of Wolverine Conference victories by matching 5-3 scores.The Bulldogs beat Sturgis on Monday, April 22, after besting Edwardsburg on Wednesday, April 17.Against Sturgis, Otsego got singles wins from No. 1 Aly Aldrich (6-3, 6-0) and No. 2 Lexi Layman (6-2, 6-4). Emerging Read More…
Obituary: Marian E. Colborn
Marian E. Colborn, 84, of Cheshire Township, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehab Center, Bloomingdale. She was born May 21, 1939 in Alamo, the daughter of John and Ester (Maas) Kuiper, the youngest of 3. She attended Otsego Public Schools in the 1940’s and 50’s. She spent time in Read More…
Former Allegan Aquatics Director sentenced to 7-15 years
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Scott Simmons, the former Aquatics Director for Allegan Public Schools, will live the next 7-15 years behind bars, after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a student.On Monday, Judge Matt Antkoviak of the Allegan County Circuit Court sentenced him to serve between 85 months and 15 years in prison, with Read More…
Groups observe Earth Day
By Gari Voss The weekend of April 20, 2024, was rather brisk in temperature, but it did not stop Earth Day enthusiasts from participating in outdoor activities.Allegan Conservation District EventAt the new Allegan Conservation District facility on Taft Road, staff sold trees and bushes that would be planted by the new owners. Visitors were able Read More…
Chambers advances in baseball playoffs
By Katie McElvy Chambers Academy Baseball picked up a pair of wins to advance in the AISA Playoffs. They played a best of three series against the Hooper Academy Colts and won in convincing fashion, 14-3 and 10-2. The Rebels had a big first inning to start off the series. With bases loaded, Kyle Hand Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Horace “Bill” Hill
Mr. Horace “Bill” Hill, 89 of Lakeland, FL formerly of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 2:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Hill will lie in state at the church one hour prior Read More…
Obituary: Barbara Adkins Smith
Barbara Adkins Smith, 87 years old, of Ridge Grove, Alabama, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, peacefully at her residence.Barbara was born in LaFayette on March 31, 1937, to the late Edwin and Ersa Adkins. She was a member of Center Baptist Church and retired from Vermont American.Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 18th, at Read More…