By Jason WesseldykSports EditorNew season, same expectations for the Saugatuck girls basketball team.“As we do every year, we fully expect to compete for conference and district championships,” Saugatuck coach Kevin Tringali said. “We earned both the past two seasons, and we look forward to working extremely hard this season and getting them both in the Read More…
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Obituary: Carol Ann Brown
Carol Ann Brown, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at her home in Fennville, Michigan, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 30, 1945, in Toronto, Ontario, to the late Norman and Margaret (Metzger) Brown, Carol’s life was a testament to her Read More…
Saugatuck’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ unites with charity group to help community
From the first “Bah! Humbug!” to the last “God Bless Us, Every One!” the 38th annual production of Saugatuck’s “A Christmas Carol” starting Dec. 13 will be linked as closely as it ever has been to the true meaning of the 1843 story by Charles Dickens.This is the first year the long-time community play will Read More…
Library partners with bookstore to share the joy of reading
The Saugatuck-Douglas District Library is thrilled to announce the return of its annual holiday book drive. Community members are invited to share the joy of reading by purchasing a book to be added to the Library’s shelves.The Library has offered a digital version of this program in the past, but they are changing things up Read More…
Saugatuck Township receives $140k for safe streets and roads
Grant will allow the township to develop comprehensive safety action planSaugatuck Township has been awarded a $140,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. This grant will enable the township to develop a Comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan aimed at addressing safety issues for commercial, residential, pedestrian, Read More…
Otsego’s Hometown Christmas scheduled for Dec. 7
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be in one of those Christmas movies that air on the Hallmark Channel?If so, then Together Otsego Prospers (TOP) invites you to come out for the annual Otsego Hometown Christmas festivities on Saturday, Dec. 7.Otsego mayor Stacey Withee is one of Read More…
Plainwell prepares to Light Up the Night on Dec. 6
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The annual Light Up the Night celebration in downtown Plainwell is always a special event, as it helps to kick off the Christmas season.This year, the event will include an extra element that will make it even more special.At 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, the new sign commemorating Brooks Plaza Read More…
Misuse of funds being investigated
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The alleged misuse of funds involving the parent club of a local elementary school is currently being investigated.Although specific details have not yet been revealed, the investigation centers on a former member of the Gilkey Elementary School Parent Club in Plainwell.In a statement, Plainwell Community Schools superintendent Matthew Montange said the Read More…
Girls Basketball Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANLeading scorers Katelyn VanAtter and Carlee Rynearson are among the players Allegan coach Sharron Thompson lost to graduation from last year’s 7-15 squad.That’s the bad news for the Tigers.The good news? Six seniors who earned valuable experience as juniors a year ago are back to lead the charge as Allegan continues Read More…
Obituary: Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel
Roberta “Bobbie” (Parker) Wenzel, age 81 passed away on November 20, 2024. Like she lived, she died: fiercely and determined. Born on December 13, 1942, Bobbie was the eldest of four children of Douglas and Margaret (Whitcomb) Parker. She was a lifelong resident of Allegan until a recent move to Kalamazoo.Bobbie was creative and artistic Read More…