By Gari Voss The Old Jail Museum in Allegan has been celebrating the Allegan County Historical Society’s 70th anniversary. To take a step back into Allegan County’s history, Dave Thompson convinced local artist Pat Broadhurst to compile some of her pen and ink drawings into a book. Though Pat had to think about it, she Read More…
The Walkabout of the Roundabout in Allegan where M89 from the east and M40 from the south meet Hubbard, Ely and Cedar Streets will be Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 5:30-7:30pm. The MI Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City of Allegan encourage people to walk the new streets or ride their bikes (no motorized Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent Sad news was announced this past week in regards to the passing of Lanett Fire & EMS Chief Johnny Allen. Details were provided via an August 14th post on the Facebook page for the Chambers County Emergency Management Agency which stated “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart to share Read More…
On August 15, Main Street Alabama held its eleventh annual Awards of Excellence Banquet at the Community House in Monroeville to celebrate the successes of local programs. The event was sponsored by Alabama Municipal Electric Authority and University of West Alabama Division of Economic Development and Workforce Development. Main Street Alabama’s President and State Coordinator, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW – The practice season for coach Mike Lounsbury and his Paw Paw boys soccer team started on Aug. 12 and it’s going to be a very busy time.“The first week of practice will be tryouts Monday and Tuesday followed by practice Tuesday and Thursday,” Lounsbury said. “Friday night we will Read More…
Dominating the airwaves this week is the Democratic National Convention. Three weeks it was the Republican National Convention. Despite a lot of pomp and circumstance, very little gets done at these four-day lovefests. In my opinion, they should no longer be a part of our political landscape.When I was a cub reporter back in 1980, Read More…
I just read in my old hometown newspaper that my elementary school principal died. Mr. Were was 95 and his passing brought back memories. This time of year our minds probably slip back to ready-for-a-new-year-of-school days. The whole cast old and new characters post-summer revisited. Where were they all and each one at now?What put smiles on our faces Read More…
by Jim Whitehouse “There’s Benny walking by on the sidewalk,” says my friend Lyle Pratt. We’re sitting in the café having coffee. “I haven’t seen him in a long time,” I reply, turning my head just in time to see Benny’s backside disappearing from view. “Odd duck,” says Lyle. “He’s the only kid I can Read More…
By Ken Wyatt Fresh from a Monday morning special meeting of the county board, Commissioner Earl Poleski reported to township boards to expect a 0.25-mill proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot. It will be smaller, shorter, more focused – and it won’t include any funds for county jail construction. Poleski quipped in his presentation at Read More…