By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Since its inception nearly four decades ago, the Creative Art Festival has become an autumn tradition in downtown Otsego.That tradition will continue on Saturday, Sept. 27, as the festival celebrates its 38th year of existence from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Clarissa McDonald serves as chairman of the Creative Arts Festival Committee Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Hamilton 0 Catholic Central 2Hamilton 2 Cedar Springs 0Hamilton 2 NorthPointe C 0Hamilton 2 Petoskey 0A slow start gave way to a strong finish for Hamilton at the Cedar Springs Mini Invitational on Wednesday, Aug. 27.After dropping a 2-0 decision to Catholic Central, the Hawkeyes bounced back to beat Cedar Springs Read More…
By James Windell It’s a show that is in part a living history museum, part community festival, and part flea market. But the Michigan Flywheelers Antique Engine and Tractor Show will be a place to relive the past with hundreds of restored engines and tractors, live demonstrations, entertainment and the atmosphere of a county fair.Held Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NILES—Taking on host Niles Brandywine on Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Allegan boys tennis team secured wins in three of the four doubles flights to propel the Tigers to the 5-3 victory.No. 1 doubles Noah Kuebler/Ian Gaulke (6-1, 6-4), No. 2 doubles Wesley Goodspeed/Oliver Burnett (6-3, 6-4) and No. 4 doubles Sully Read More…
For the most part, I don’t give President Trump and his executive orders much attention. For one thing, these epistles are often challenged in court and sometimes overturned. The exception is when it touches on something important to me. Right now, that means his insistence that the Smithsonian must have its collections and public Read More…
By Gari Voss The 173rd Allegan County Fair has arrived. Though the presale specials for Grandstand tickets have passed, there are still opportunities to purchase tickets for Grandstand shows, Midway Rides, and more. Go to www.allegancountyfair.com, stop at the fair Office at 150 Allegan County Fair St., or call 269 673-6501.Executive Director Saree Miller reminds Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—The large wooden playground structure at Northside Park in Otsego was engulfed in flames during the early-morning hours on Tuesday, Sept. 2.According to Otsego City Manager Aaron Mitchell, the fire is estimated to have started at approximately 12:45 a.m.“A neighbor called 911 to report the fire and, according to our fire Read More…
By James Windell Dawn Lund, vice-president of Utility Financial Solutions, LLC, a company that has been studying South Haven’s electric utility, gave a presentation at the regular meeting of the South Haven City Council on Monday, August 18, 2025.In her presentation, Lund explained why she was recommending an electric utility rate increase of 4.9% to Read More…
Two people were arrested and guns and drugs were seized after a bust in South Haven Township last Thursday.On Aug. 21, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at Lake Shore Mobile Park in South Haven Township, including the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) West, South Haven Police, Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, DEA, and Read More…
By James Windell The second Strategic Economic Development listening session was held in the South Haven City Hall on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.The goal of the second session, according to economic development consultant Jim Hettinger, was to hear more from business owners and employers along with residents.He indicated that although he had initially intended the Read More…