By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Saturday, March 22, the Otsego School Board interviewed a pool of seven candidates for the district’s soon-to-be vacant superintendent position.That pool was narrowed to three finalists, who participated in a second round of interviews on Tuesday, March 25.Selected to move forward were Morrice Area Schools superintendent Rob Pouch, Springport Public Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANThe 2025 season will be the final prep campaign for Allegan seniors Nate Kuebler (pitcher/corner infield) and Elliot Leece (utility), both of whom have been in the program all four years of high school.Allegan coach Mike Geddes had high praise for both of them.“Nate and Elliot have been a huge factor Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANSince he started coaching high school soccer at Lowell in 2000, Paul Legge has racked up a 393-142-33 record, including an 87-21-7 mark in Allegan the past seven seasons.The 2025 campaign will mark Legge’s last stand.“I plan to retire from coaching high school soccer at the end of the season,” Legge Read More…
Wayland Union Schools has begun construction on a new pool facility. This project is part of a $49.7 million bond that was passed by voters in May 2023.Wayland Union Board of Education accepted bids for this project in February 2025, withconstruction beginning in March 2025. We are proud to share that all the contractors are Read More…
Maybe someone can explain to me why firebombing a Tesla dealership or a Tesla car makes sense.Over the past week Tesla vehicles have been front and center in the resistance directed at President Trump and his DOGE leader. Elon Musk. Tesla cars have been firebombed. Keyed and the subject of Sharpie messages like NAZI written Read More…
I sometimes glance at the marquee outside a church. Some give the worship hours and their cleric’s name; others have a pithy little maxim to amuse the motorists. A good example was one about wishing Noah had swatted the two mosquitoes who got about his boat. Still, for the most part, before I have Read More…
By Vicky Knuckles & Gari Voss Allegan County Gives means more than digging into pockets for loose change. A special Volunteer Fair promotes the wonderful work of volunteers who give their time and talents to non-profits across Allegan County. During a couple hours of setting up, non-profit representatives can network and share ideas. During the Read More…
A food plant in Fennville is expected to close this summer.Chicago-based Conagra Brands confirmed the pending closure to News 8 Wednesday, saying it told workers it would happen by the end of June.“This decision was based on the need to operate our overall operations and facility footprint as effectively and efficiently as possible,” the company Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON —Mike Meyer is head coach for a Lawton track and field program that expects to be strong again.Both teams last year were 4-1 in conference meets and finished second in the SAC.Girls team was third at regionals. Four girls qualified for state finals in two different events. The boys team won Read More…
James Windell For the second time this year, the City of South Haven has a new police chief.Dennis Honholt, currently the Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety for the city of Dover, Tennessee, will become South Haven’s police chief on April 1, 2025.The position of chief of the South Haven Police Department has Read More…