By Scott SullivanEditorThe Big Wave“One in five Michiganders,” says the Vertical Cherry website, “turn to alcohol for making big financial decisions.” Well, that explains things.“Do I dare to eat a peach?” I’d say in the day, overlooking the produce aisle. Furtive glance; no one watching; pull out peach schnapps hip flask. “Ahhh …”Everyone exaggerates. VC Read More…
To arms, legs and hearts: The Venetian Fest is coming!The community’s annual celebration of life on our waterways arrives this weekend starting with a dance party Friday, July 26 in Saugatuck’s Coghlin Park; continues Saturday with an afternoon dinghy poker run, that night with a lit, decorated boat parade and fireworks just after sunset.The Saugatuck-Douglas Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor School is currently out of the summer.But that didn’t stop a group of Plainwell High School students from adding to their knowledge base through some first-hand experience.A contingent of 42 individuals from PHS participated in an Apls and Mediterranean Tour that spanned 11 days from Tuesday, June 18, through Friday, June Read More…
Ronald Edward Dziekan passed on July 12, 2024, with his family by his side in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ronald was born to Casmir and Helen (Maciaszek) Dziekan on November 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. Ron attended Catholic school in Allegan, Michigan, and graduated from Allegan High School. He was drafted to the Army as an Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Officials with the Plainwell Department Safety are trying to identify the suspect in a burglary that took place in the early hours of Thursday, July 18.At approximately 4:07 a.m., officers were dispatched to Smoke City Smoke Shop at 126 E. Bridge St. in downtown Plainwell for a burglar alarm. Upon arriving Read More…
Donald Dean Lickley of Lawton, Michigan and Venice, Florida, our beloved husband, brother, brother-in-law, son, uncle, cousin and friend died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, July 07, 2024. He was 68 years old. He was born on February 14,1956 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Earl (Pat) Lickley and Dorothy Mancuso Lickley. Don, along Read More…
Herman Warren DeLano, aged 91 years old passed away on July 11th, 2024. He was born on May 14th, 1933 to Herman and Betty DeLano in Allegan Michigan. He attended the Allegan Episcopal Church of Good Shepard. He graduated from Allegan High School and was very active in sports. He attended Miami of Ohio University Read More…
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kimberly KayAnn Milani, 65, a resident of Plainwell, MI, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home on Friday, July 12, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of dedication, love, and passion that touched the lives of many. Kim was born on March 4, 1959, to Marvin Read More…
Lois Marie Hays, 91, of Allegan, MI passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born August 16, 1932 in Allegan, MI, she was the daughter of the late Troy E. and Dorothy (Mattison) Clawson and was the wife of the late Rex Hays. Lois was a member of Monterey Center Read More…
Rosemary (Toots) McKinnon passed away at her home in Allegan on July 10, 2024. Rosemary was born December 2, 1932 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Keith and Georgia McKinnon. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1951 where she received athlete of the year. Writing for the Allegan Gazette, the Grand Rapids Press, and Wayland Read More…