Sturgis Department of Public Safety’s fire division is investigating cause of a blaze Feb. 4 at a home at 229 N. Maple St. Upon arrival, around 5 p.m., flames and smoke were visible from second-story windows on the north and east sides of the structure, the department said. Firefighters confirmed no occupants were in the Read More…
So the groundhog didn’t see his shadow Monday, per myth meaning six more weeks of winter. We are Michiganders, we can handle it. Last weekend’s sunshine outbreak brought to light the beauty of downtown Saugatuck, as seen in Ted Swoboda’s drone photography.
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck Township and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan have signed a memorandum of understanding by which conservancy will fund 5-percent, up to $200,000 of its costs to establish a new 119-acre Riverside Park and nature preserve on the Kalamazoo River.The agreement follows last month’s Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund board recommending the Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMARTIN—What a difference a month and a half can make.When the boys basketball teams from Saugatuck and Martin met in December, the Trailblazers were limited to 19 points as the Clippers rolled to a win.In the rematch in Martin on Friday, Jan. 30, Saugatuck’s Sam Bos scored 19 points by himself.And while Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorWho We AreI took a personality test and found out I had none.“You did once,” my wife said.It was too big a hassle. So I erased it.“Take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and find one again,” she said.The MBTI assesses you, based on question replies, as one of 16 personalities. “Are you an Extravert Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With snowbanks continuing to rise along city streets, the City of Otsego has begun using wing blades on its plow trucks in an effort to keep roads passable during a winter that shows little sign of letting up.In a public notice shared by the city, officials explained that traditional plowing has Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor After nearly four years of service, Christian Neighbors has announced that Food Pantry Director Amy Van Putten is stepping away from the role.In a statement, Christian Neighbors said Van Putten “has been so much more than a staff member,” calling her “the glue that held our food pantry operations together.”The food Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan boys swim team continued its strong season Tuesday night, rolling past Hastings 91–51 to remain unbeaten as the regular season enters its final two weeks.Allegan showed its depth throughout the meet, picking up wins in both individual events and relays.Event winners for the Tigers included Josh Kelley in the Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Monday, Feb. 2, was a special night at the lanes as Otsego and Plainwell honored a combined 15 seniors during a Wolverine Conference bowling matchup.Because both teams practice at the same bowling alley and compete together in two different leagues, the evening carried a unique atmosphere, with the teams exchanging gifts Read More…
The other morning my favorite online news service reported that medicos have more or less concluded that drinking coffee is good for one’s health. It’s all the enzymes and nutrients that made a favorable impression on the researchers.For coffee drinkers, the guilt of a cup or two a day has been banished. That makes me Read More…