By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Every spring, Yoder’s Amish Auction and Flea Market, (coming up on May 17th and 18th), attracts visitors from all over the Midwest to the middle of Michigan – to the Simon and Barbara Yoder farm located at 10885 North Leaton Road just east of Clare and a bit south on North Leaton..Amish Read More…
By Genine Hopkins Spring has arrived and we are in the beginning of May, but the Marion Area District Library has a lot of fun activities and events for kids and adults alike. Beyond the Dungeons and Dragons drop in games (the first of the month was held on May 1 at 4 p.m.), weekly Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher 45-year-old Michael Peter Hayes from LeRoy, and 18-year-old Katelynne Jonelle Hendricks from Tustin, have been formally charged with multiple felonies, after the burnt body of their missing roommate was unearthed at his Cadillac residence.On Tuesday, February 20th, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post was contacted about the disappearance of Michael Hague.During Read More…
Osceola County Commissioners Tim Michell, Sally Momany, Mark Gregory alongwith Tim Ladd ,the County Administrator pictured below attended the Michigan Association of Counties Legislative Conference held in Lansing this week. The conference featured current County topics and an opportunity to share ideas with State legislators.
It’s that time of year already. Mom’s Day, graduations, reunions, and a host of get-together events are coming at us fast. And if you are hosting an open house, your daughter’s bridal shower or a big birthday party, the moment has come. Yup, it’s time to pull out those recipes and plan your company’s coming Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorFirst-year Saugatuck girls soccer coach Jim Theis was impressed by the performance of South Haven’s goalie when his team squared off with the visiting Rams on Monday, April 29.“She had a lot of saves,” Theis said of the goalie. “We finished with 22 shots, and she was able to stop almost all Read More…
Anne L. Westenbroek, age 74, of Saugatuck passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Anne was born in Pontiac on April 24, 1949, moved to Saugatuck in 1983 and has called it home ever since.Anne was a local bus driver for nearly 40 years and retired in 2015. She enjoyed camping, spending time with family and Read More…
Janet Boyce McCormick, age 92, of St. Louis, Mo. and a longtime Douglas summer resident, walked the Runway to her heavenly home on Friday Jan. 5, 2024.Jan was born in St Louis, where she attended Christ the King Elementary School, Academy of Sacred Heart-St Charles and Maryville College. During college she met the love of Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorProtest ContestI was sorry to miss the Satanic Temple’s invocation before last week’s Ottawa County Board meeting. When I looked at both sides, clouds got in my way.Ordained Minister of Satan Luis Cypher called on the hosts to reject what is supernatural and accept what’s rational while, outside in the hall, Christian protestors Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s here! Holland Hospital will herald opening of its new 16,940-square-foot medical building at 6490 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck Township, with a community open house Wednesday, May 8, from 3 to 6 p.m.The facility, which officially opens May 13, will expand healthcare services to patients across Saugatuck, Douglas, Fennville, Hamilton, Allegan, South Haven Read More…