By Jason WesseldykSports Editor If you’re looking for some good family-friendly fun, then downtown Otsego is the place to be on Saturday, Sept. 28.The 37th Annual Otsego Creative Arts Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering a variety of activities and attractions for attendees of all ages.“The Otsego Creative Arts Festival Read More…
In its monthly newsletter, the Allegan County Community Foundation includes a “Humans of ACCF” section that features a person or people who have made a positive impact on the foundation.Cathy and Bob Green of Plainwell are the subjects of this month’s “Humans of ACCF.”The couple shared 30 years of marriage prior to Bob’s death in Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego boys tennis team evened its Wolverine Conference record at 1-1 thanks to a 7-1 win over visiting Niles on Monday, Sept. 9.The Bulldogs swept the singles matches, led by a 6-1, 6-4 victory by Flo Riquelme at No. 1. Also winning singles matches were No. 2 Spencer Shearer (6-3, Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With a youthful roster that includes two freshmen, four sophomores and only one senior, Allegan volleyball coach Jake Kaylor knows his team will experience some growing pains, especially early in the season.“Given how young we are, I’m not so much looking for wins and losses, but rather for growth and improvement Read More…
John David “Dave” Henry, 90, of Mecosta, went to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 2, 2024.Dave was born on July 20, 1934, in Otsego, the son of John David and Viola Maude (Newland) Henry, and graduated from Otsego High School in 1952. He then attended Western Michigan University, where he Read More…
Rapper and movie star Ludicrous opened the Allegan County Fair, singing his favorite tunes on Friday night to a capacity crowd. Photos by Mark Ashley.
By Rita Williams A Gun Lake Casino entrance now requires costly repairs after an early morning SUV crash on September 4, 2024.A domestic dispute between the female driver and her male companion spawned the 2:30 AM crash into the southern entrance near the Shkodé Chophouse and Craft Bar Kitchen, facing towards 129th Avenue. Casino authorities Read More…
The LaFayette Parks and Recreation football season starts with first game on Saturday on the road to Beauregard.The league has 4 age groups with great coaching support this year. The 12U team and The 8U team both brought back home the winning victory. 6U Team CoachesChris Perry Head CoachLuke HoustonDJ ThompsonTeQuarri WhitlowDanny Williams 8u Team Read More…
A multi-vehicle crash resulted in injury Tuesday in Sturgis. Sturgis Department of Public Safety was dispatched to Chicago Road and Michigan Avenue. Rescue personnel determined a 19-year-old man had fallen asleep at the wheel. That vehicle crossed the center line, side-swiping a car before striking another vehicle head-on. One person was taken to Sturgis Hospital Read More…