By Scott SullivanEditorTruckin’At an Oval Beach press conference Aug. 21 I was introduced to Lakota Hobia, who in 2019 became Gun Lake Tribal Historic Preservation Officer.I took her picture with others that day, but the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance-called event had too much else going on to let us talk more. Like tell her my Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorAfter 25 years, the Labor Day Blue Star Bridge Walk has been canceled. In a joint press release, Douglas and Saugatuck cities with the Saugatuck Public Schools Community Recreation Department announced the 26th annual community walk, which would have been Monday, Sept. 2, this year, won’t happen. “Due to challenges,” read the release Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorAll seven candidates for four two-year Saugatuck City Council seats available in Nov. 5 elections have been invited to a Holland Area League of Women Voters-sponsored forum Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Saugatuck High School auditorium, 401 Elizabeth St., from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Declared hopefuls include incumbent mayor Lauren Stanton, mayor pro-tem Helen Read More…
… to summer jobs as Saugatuck Oval Beach patrol members are members such as these, shown this spring get oriented to high dune views of Lake Michigan that come along as perks. After Labor Day, the city-owned beach will no longer require paid motor vehicle passes nor provide daily park services, including beach concessions, maintenance, Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor One Cause, One Community.That’s the theme of Otsego Public Schools’ 8th Purple Community Week to support medical research at Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids.What exactly is Purple Week?It’s a week-long event that brings the district’s students, staff and community together for a common cause—raising money and awareness for cancer and Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The 2024-25 school year is officially underway in PlainwellPlainwell Community Schools held its first day on Monday, Aug. 26, with students coming back for a half day.Full days of class were scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27, through Thursday, Aug. 29, with Friday, Aug. 30, and Monday, Sept. 2, days off for Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANNew season. Same goals.“Our goals are usually the same year in and year out, including this year,” Allegan coach Damien Arthur said. “We want to win our conference and our regional and finish top 10 at the State Finals.”With six sophomores and a freshman in the starting lineup, Arthur added a goal Read More…
Sheri Renkema Davis, 54, of Fennville went to be with Jesus on Aug. 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by those she loved. Sheri was born on April 30, 1970, to William and Patricia Renkema in Douglas. Sheri, alongside her five siblings, grew up on Hutchins Lake where her parents still reside. Read More…
Frederick “Fred” Neils passed away on Friday, August 17, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born in Detroit, MI on February 18, 1933 to Max and Marie Neils. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Paul Frederick; brother, Max, Jr.; sister-in-law, Irmie; sister, Margaret; brother-in-law, Jim; and one nephew. Fred graduated Read More…
Jeff Greenwood, age 59, passed away July 15, 2024, in Basin, Wyo., where he had moved last fall. Jeff was born in Holland, Michigan Nov. 21, 1964, to Terry (Daughn) Greenwood and Carol (Bob) Damson. Terry, Daughn, and Carol preceded him in death. In the early years, Jeff’s second home was the Holland Community Theatre Read More…