By Donald Talonen On Friday, August 2, the Allegan County Prosecutor’s Office, led by current Prosecutor Myrene Koch, filed an emergency motion with the Michigan Supreme Court to revoke the bond of a man convicted of criminal sexual conduct. The move comes during a complex legal battle involving ex parte emails exchanged between a judge Read More…
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Ransom Library set to host annual Summer Celebration
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Are you ready to party, island style?If so, then Ransom District Library in Plainwell is the place to be on Friday, Aug. 9.Starting at 6 p.m., the library will host its annual Summer Celebration, featuring music, food, children’s activities and more.The event, which runs through 8 p.m., is sponsored entirely by Read More…
Kayakers rescued near Otsego
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A day of fun on the Kalamazoo River took a harrowing turn for a group of kayakers on Thursday, Aug. 1.A group of 25 kayakers—21 of them children—had to be rescued after multiple kayaks overturned in Otsego Township.Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call regarding the kayakers at approximately 3 p.m., Read More…
Busch Stadium offers fun viewing experience
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Last summer, I had the opportunity to do a tour of Major League Baseball stadiums with my two sons and dad that featured seven parks in seven days.It was a lot of fun—and a little exhausting—and I chronicled my experiences at each of the stadiums in a seven-part series, sharing my Read More…
Q&A: ‘Homegrown’ festival endures and evolves
The 13th “Homegrown Art & Music Festival” takes place noon-10 p.m. Saturday at Oaklawn Park in Sturgis. Six bands perform on the main stage. Other musicians are featured at the beer garden throughout the day. About 10 artists and artisans will be present, along with a farmers market participants. Youth activities are offered. Sturgis High Read More…
Obituary: Kim Marie Ter Beek
Kim Marie Ter Beek, age 62, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Kim was a courageous, strong, and determined woman who overcame many obstacles in her life; including bravely facing her cancer treatments. She was always willing to help others, even during her own illness, Read More…
Obituary: Marian Frances Gowens
Marian Frances Gowens, 59 went to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday July 22,2024. A beloved wife, loving mother and grandmother, caring daughter and cherished sister, she will leave a large void in many lives. Born Marian Frances O’Bryant on August 10, 1964 to Celia and the late Calvin O’Bryant in Allegan, Mich. The Read More…
Obituary: Joan M. Northrup
Joan M. Northrup, 97, of Allegan, peacefully passed away July 26, 2024, at American House in Holland. Joan was born to Macon and Nelle Morris in St. Louis, MO. After high school, she furthered her education at Mac Murray College in Jacksonville, IL. After receiving her bachelor degree in elementary education, Joan spent the next Read More…
Obituary: Kathleen Ann (Fischer) Scovill
Kathleen Ann (Fischer) Scovill, known by everyone as Kathy, passed away unexpectedly on August 1st, 2024, at the age of 66, in Fennville, Michigan. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard & Dorothy Fischer; brother, Steven Fischer; and brother-in-law, Chris Tisheuar. Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Bill; children, Tracy (Max) Masters Read More…
25 kayakers rescued from Kalamazoo River
By Gari Voss Kayaking on the Kalamazoo River has replaced paddling in a canoe or floating down in a rowboat. What sounded like a great day for a kayak outing on the Kalamazoo turned into a stressful adventure for 21 youth and 4 adults.The group pushed off from a business in Otsego on Thursday, August Read More…