By Jason WesseldykSports Editor This year’s version of the annual Allegan Lions Club City Championship tennis tournament—which took place from Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26—featured a lot of fresh faces.Of the 58 players who participated in at least one division, 28 were taking part in a tennis tournament for the first time.“This is Read More…
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Plainwell trio claims All-American honors
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Competing at the prestigious U.S. Marine Corps Junior & 16U Wrestling Nationals in Fargo, N.D., last month, incoming Plainwell High School freshman Dylan Nieuwenhuis finished one win shy of being an All-American in the freestyle division.That prompted a text from PHS varsity coach Rodd Leonard.“When Dylan didn’t make top eight in Read More…
Obituary: Carol Jean Hiscock
Carol Jean Hiscock, 80, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Golden Orchards in Fennville. Born May 2, 1944 in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Nathaniel and Louise Elsie (Sauthier) Buelow and was the wife of the late John F. Hiscock. Carol had been a member of the Read More…
Obituary: Clayton Brenner
Clayton Brenner, 85, of New Athens, IL, born July 2, 1939, in Plainwell, Michigan, died July 22, 2024. Clayton was a farmer, a United States Air Force veteran, a member and past commander of the American Legion in Mira Loma, CA, and was a real estate agent before his retirement. Clay lived an incredible life, Read More…
Obituary: Stanton E. “Stan” Fisk
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stanton E. “Stan” Fisk. On July 25, 2024, at the age of 83, Stan unexpectedly left this world of natural causes in Wyoming, Michigan, enveloped in the love and memories of a family that meant everything to him. Stan was born on October 10, Read More…
Nurse imposter skips bond, sentencing
By Donald Talonen Allegan County woman Leticia Gallarzo, 49, was supposed to appear in a federal courtroom last week for sentencing but decided not to show. An order was signed on July 23 revoking her bond. Currently, she is a wanted felon.In September 2023, she was indicted by a federal grand jury charging her with Read More…
County, twps have numerous proposals on Primary ballot
By Gari Voss The August 6, 2024, Primary Election is in full swing. Absentee ballots have been requested, sent and are being returned, polls are open for early voting, and Tuesday, August 6th is rapidly approaching. For many precincts, this election is extremely important in choosing county, township and community leaders in their respective parties.In Read More…
Posing with Santa in July
Santa brought Christmas to the Perrigo Splash Pad at the Allegan Riverfront on Thursday, July 24, 2024. It was difficult to corral the children who were not only thinking about Christmas but about keeping Santa busy playing ball as water filled the air. Christmas at the Splash Pad was organized by the Allegan District Library Read More…
Back to School bash offered students all they need for free
Talk about a Back to School Bash! PHYRE (People Helping Youth Reach Excellence) has done it again.The 2024 Annual County -Wide Back to School Bash was everything on Saturday.The founder Adrian Holloway partnered with the LaFayette Police Department this year to make the event even more special for students.The FREE everything event is on its Read More…
Basketball camp stresses fundamentals, life
More To The Game 3 weekend basketball camp kicked off July 12-28th. The camp started off great states founder Trevond Barnes. We’ve had 22 kids participate.In the first 3 days we’ve harped on fundamentals and footwork while also having a really high energy day that was focused on defense. Barnes is a former LaFayette High Read More…