Well, with the middle of October gone by now, it looks like our brief revisit of summer temperatures may be just about over with. It has been a bit cooler this week but we might get a brief reprieve. The forecast is calling for highs in the 50s and 60s through Saturday and on Sunday.Guess Read More…
Why is it that we seem to worry more in the middle of the night? The common accepted thought is that the more rational part of our brain sleeps while the irrational part keeps on. It’s at those times that we worry more than usual about finances, relationships, our spouses, children, our past sins, future Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent In recent months there has been some questions/suggestions about changing Grant Avenue to a primary road and forcing the Township to drop the truck restrictions on the road. This will not happen, Grant Township Supervisor Dan Dysinger said recently.In August the Clare County Road Commission began talks considering a change in status Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A temporary safety island at the corner of Wheaton and McEwan will hopefully reduce concerns over many “close calls” at the intersection, especially on school days.At the October 7th City Commission meeting the board approved a “letter of support” for the installation of a temporary island at the intersection.Representatives from the Traffic Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorSCHOOLCRAFT—In the fourth quarter of the SAC football game between visiting Saugatuck and host Schoolcraft, Trailblazer Norm Bos found the end zone on a 7-yard run.That was enough to enable Saugatuck to avoid the shutout. But it wasn’t enough to avoid the loss.The Trailblazers fell behind 21-0 after the opening quarter and Read More…
Peter Lenzo died peacefully at home after bravely facing decades of seizures and their repercussions while still managing to live and love to the fullest and to transform his intellect and heart and soul into beautiful and meaningful art. He was born in New York City, grew up in Detroit and later lived in California, South Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorBlowupIt was a tough week for Tropicanas. LasVegas blew up the Tropicana Oct. 9, then Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., hours later.The former hotel and casino, the Sin City Strip’s last true mob building, was made rubble by a 22-second implosion that included a fireworks display Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck City Council Oct. 9 discussed a proposed conservation easement affecting 45.33 acres on the east side of its 170-acre Old Airport property.Members also learned more about a tentative pact giving neighbor Saugatuck Township six months to conduct a due diligence study concerning a similar park and trails use for the jointly-owned 33-acre Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Four candidates are on Nov. 5 ballot for three open positions on the Otsego Public Schools Board of Education.Current school board president Amy Stender and Jason Davis—who was appointed to the board in August to fill a vacancy—are running for the two six-year terms.Incumbent Michael Dafoe and newcomer Jessica Hazelhoff are Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The newest eating establishment in downtown Plainwell is officially open for business.Located at 107 S. Main St., 1871 Taproom welcomed patrons for the first time on Thursday, Oct. 10, and is now open daily.Brothers John and Tim Stuart are the restaurant’s owners.“1871 Taproom is going to be a fun atmosphere for good Read More…