By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Have you ever dreamed of donning the red, white and blue and representing the United States in the Olympics?Allegan native Hannah Antkoviak has. And later this month, she’ll head to Eugene, Ore., for the opportunity to make that dream a reality.Antkoviak is one of 36 athletes who will complete in the Read More…
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Obituary: Andy Wilson Branham
Andy Wilson Branham, of Allegan, passed away May 28 at age 89. He is survived by Arlene (Brown) Branham, his wife of 67 years and his daughter, Linda (Tim) Nielsen of Commerce Township, MI. He was a 1953 graduate of Allegan High School. Andy enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1953 and served in Read More…
Obituary: John Wesley Robart
John Wesley Robart went home to Heaven to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on the morning of June 12, 2024, at the age of 98. John was born October 22, 1925, to Wesley and Viona Robart of Bloomingdale. John (Bud) was a World War II Veteran who served in the United States Navy, 1943-1946 Read More…
Obituary: Donald Gibson, 76
Don passed away, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home in Allegan. He was born September 22, 1947, in Bell County, Kentucky, the son of Belvin and Vesta (Collins) Gibson.Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He started working in the paper industry in 1973 and moved to the area in 1989. He Read More…
Obituary: Kevin Franklin Kelly, Sr
8/31/1956 – 5/31/2024He spent his dash well!Please help us celebrate his life:Grump, grandpa, dad, husband, son, friend, and some titles best not put in print, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. We lost the best!Kevin F. Kelly was born on August 31,1956 to Franklin and Delores Kelly, in Allegan, Michigan. Followed by brother Kenn Read More…
Severe weather sirens fail to activate, fix resolved
Severe weather has raised its frightful head several times throughout Spring 2024, and that gives rise to ensuring all warning systems work correctly. The tornadoes that ripped through Portage and other surrounding communities are just one example of the importance of properly functioning systems.Recently, the Allegan County Emergency Management office shared, “During the monthly siren Read More…
Tornado does damage in Gobles, Bloomingdale
By Paul GarrodSome of the severe storms Sunday night included a tornado touching down near GoblesA tornado warning came just minutes after a tornado was spotted in Gobles. The National Weather Service said, “At 9:59 p.m. a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Otsego, or 11 miles northwest of Kalamazoo, moving east at Read More…
Louis Stoel returns to Normandy for D-Day Anniversary
By Donald Talonen On June 6, 2024, the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Approximately 10,000 individuals participated in the ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery. Among them was a local Veteran named Louis M. Stoel, who recently made his first visit to Normandy in 80 years.Born on December Read More…
Story signs with Point University
LaFayette Bulldog, AHSAA 2A Player of the Year Award nominee Vaderrian Story signed with Point University on Monday to play college basketball.Coaches, family, students and friends came out to LaFayette High School Library to recognize and celebrate with Story.Head Basketball Coach Chase Lewis spoke some very encouraging words and blessings to Story letting him know Read More…
Obituary: Candace Still McElvaine
Candace Still McElvaine, 70 of Lafayette, AL passed away on May 31, 2024. Candace was born August 5, 1953 to the late Rosser and Hazel Still.Candace was a very loving woman, she loved everyone. She truly loved her family and Alabama football. Family was the most important thing to her and she was always willing Read More…