By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The 200-yard freestyle relay couldn’t have been much closer in the SCC meet between the boys swim & dive teams from Plainwell and host Allegan on Tuesday, Feb. 4.The Trojans ended up prevailing in that event, as Sam Harper out-touched Allegan’s Oliver Burnett by a 136.43-1:36.48 margin.The rest of the meet Read More…
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Obituary: James Yaroch
James Alan Yaroch April 13, 1951- December 19th, 2024 The Heavens received their own gift this holiday season when God welcomed back James A. Yaroch on Dec. 19, 2024, at 4 a.m. James lived a vibrant and dynamic life that left an indelible mark on those who knew and loved him. James, also known affectionately Read More…
Obituary: William Hebert
William (Bill) John Hebert, age 83, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Bill was born on July 11, 1941, in Grand Rapids to William H. and Eileen J. (Dutmers) Hebert. He attended Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids. After graduation, he enlisted Read More…
Obituary: Patricia “Patty” Lee Parliament (Angle)
Patricia “Patty” Lee Parliament (Angle), 63, of Iron Station, NC, passed away Friday, January 31 st , 2025 – a day before her 64 th birthday. Patty was born to the late Robert and Roberta (Kellogg) Angle on February 1 st , 1961 in Kalamazoo, MI.After graduating from Allegan High School, Patty earned her bachelor’s Read More…
Obituary: Domingo (Don) Canales
Early Thursday morning, my father, Domingo (Don) Canales, passed away. He was born at home in Salineño, Texas to Candelario and Teresa Canales, where his family had lived for several generations after having settled there from Northern Spain, in the early 1600s. He was the oldest of 9 children (Domingo, David, Daniel, Develsa, Hector, Victor, Read More…
Mills charged with mother’s death
A murder charge has been filed against a man in the death of his mother, who he lived with near Pullman, Allegan County Sheriff deputies say.Craig Michael Mills, 23, faces a charge of open murder in the death of 43-year-old Mable Mills, who Allegan County deputies identify as his mother. On Sept. 19, she was found Read More…
City prepares for multiple improvement projects including parking lot, Mahan Park
By Gari Voss At their February 11, 2025, meeting, the Allegan City Council approved numerous purchase orders for the Department of Public Works that would assist in the implementation of the Mahan Park project, Ely Street and Airway Drive improvements, and the Regent Theater parking lot reconstruction along with other odds and ends. The evening Read More…
The Honorable Michael Buck receives Award of Excellence
By Lauren Miller& Gari Voss Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) plays a vital role in supporting children involved in the child welfare and family court systems because of abuse or neglect. CASA of the Harbor, a program under the auspice of Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center, provides trained volunteers who serve as the voice of Read More…
Obituary: Kathleen Mulrenin Soard
Kathleen Mulrenin Soard passed away on January 23, 2025, in Carthage, TN. She was born on May 26,1953, in Paw Paw, MI, to Charles and Louise Mulrenin, as the fourth of eventually seven children. Kathy grew up in Paw Paw, graduating from Paw Paw High School in 1971. In 1985 she married Tom Soard in Read More…
Obituary: William Owen Marks
William Owen Marks07/26/1941 – 01/15/2”25Bill passed after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Hazzard Marks.He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Jean Marks, a sister Joanne. Two sisters, Beverly Jean Tyler and Bettylou Wragg survive him. One brother, Joseph also survives. Bill was an outstanding Read More…