The Otsego Arts Council will host its annual Arts Competition May 1-9 at the Otsego District Public Library, continuing a community event that celebrates artists of all ages.Now in its third year at the library, the competition will feature a new format with two junior divisions along with an adult division. Organizers say the change Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A powerful blend of myth, music and storytelling is coming to the Plainwell stage.Plainwell High School will present “Hadestown: Teen Edition” for a three-show run beginning Friday, March 27, and continuing through Sunday, March 29.Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, along with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. All Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A local teacher is in the running for a special award from a major sports team in the state for her commitment to her students. Alyssa Henneman, a special education teacher at Centreville Elementary School, is one of three finalists for the Best in Class Teacher of the Year Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PORTLAND—Otsego turned in a strong showing Saturday at the Portland Invitational, competing against Ludington, DeWitt and Portland.The Bulldogs came away with multiple individual flight wins against a competitive field.Senior Ellie Koringa led the way, winning her bracket at No. 2 singles with consistent play and strong net work.Senior Alie Bronson also Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Depth was the difference for the Allegan girls tennis team over the weekend.Hosting its annual Early Bird Invitational on Saturday, March 21, the Tigers turned in a dominant performance, going unbeaten against Grand Haven, Coopersville and Mason.Allegan posted 9-0 wins over both Coopersville and Grand Haven before finishing with a 7-2 Read More…
During that brief splat of warm weather earlier this month, I noticed a neighbor had accessorized several trees with small metal buckets, covered with a piece of metal, just underneath a metal tube attached to the tree.I knew from experience he was collecting the sap from a few maples to be slowly cooked down until Read More…
By Scott SullivanWriter Arms are up in the precincts after the Allegan County Commission dumped 20-year senior meal provider Community Action for Allegan County in favor of Grandville-based Meals on Wheels for $8.50 per meal, compared to CAAC’s $12.27). CAAC’s 3-year contract was set to expire April 1 but came earlier.The elected county board of Read More…
By Gari Voss Logan Vangemert made his way onto the stage at Brandon Elementary School on Friday morning, March 20, 2026, to receive the Heart Saver Award from the American Heart Association. Though this was the regular monthly school-wide assembly, it became a special event when the theme focused on 9-year old Logan and his Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — The Paw Paw Lady Wolves started the 2026 soccer season last week, facing Hartford at home and won 5-0.Leah Graves jumped out to a quick start scoring the first goal. Victoria Lopez scored a long range goal, making it 2-0 going into half.Amelia Curtis opened up the scoring in Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent BANGOR — Coach:Nick Cox is leading a Bangor baseball team which had a 17-19 record and started off the season at 4-0.“Julian Pullins was the only senior we lost last year,” Cox said. “We will miss his leadership and fun spirit. He also was top four in batting average and second in Read More…