By Scott SullivanEditorFor all this year’s sound and fury, little changed in local elections this year.Saugatuck voters returned three incumbents but replaced another with a past council veteran in the Nov. 5 city council race for four open two-year seats.In Douglas, all four incumbents faced down two challengers, also for four open two-year seats.Saugatuck Township Read More…
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Hike to like
Friends from the Radar Hill Hiking Club, RiverWood Council, Saugatuck city and township parks committees gathered before taking a Halloween hike on Saugatuck’s old airport property. The city, township and Outdoor Discovery Center are working to create public trails and more park facilities on the 170 acres east of I-196 near where 63rd Street and Read More…
OPS to hold ribbon cutting for health center
After seven months of construction, the opening of Otsego Public School’s new on-site student health center is nearly here.The district will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., with an open house to follow until 8 p.m.The health center is located at 538 Washington St., with the entrance situated near the Read More…
Cahoon, friends bring concert to Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Former Plainwell High School choir director Keith Cahoon will take the stage at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m.And he’s bringing some friends with him.Vocalists Ann Berchem and Tony Beacco will join Cahoon—who will provide piano accompaniment—for a show called “Ballads to Broadway and Beyond.”According Read More…
Honoring those who have served
On Monday, Nov. 11, Americans throughout the country took time to pause and relfect on the sacrifices made by those who have served or continue to serve in the military on Veterans Day. In Otsego, a ceremony was held at Memorial Park (above), while Plainwell held a ceremony at Sherwood Park. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk)
Allegan swim & dive claims conference championship
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—After posting a perfect 7-0 record during the regular-season portion of the Southwest and Central Swim Conference schedule, the Allegan girls swim & dive team entered the Conference Championship Meet as the team to beat.And try as they might, none of the other squads were able to knockoff the Tigers.Allegan finished Read More…
Obituary: Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber
Henry Lavern “Hank the Bank” Barber, 90, of Allegan, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife of 70 years, Marilyn, by his side on Sunday October 27, 2024. Born July 10, 1934 at his parents’ home at the corner of Grant Street and Western Avenue in Allegan, he was the third of Read More…
Obituary: Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell
Faye Yvonne (Ten Brink) Cornell, 86, of Holland, MI went in the arms of Jesus on Friday, November 8, 2024. Born in Grand Haven, MI on February 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry Willis and Henrietta (Klompaarns) Ten Brink. Faye grew up in Hamilton and Diamond Springs. After graduating from Allegan Read More…
Veterans remembered at Allegan ceremony
By Gari Voss Allegan area residents braved a stiff wind and dropping temperature to gather on Monday, November 11, 2024, beginning at 11am and celebrate all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and the rededicate the Union Soldier statue that now resides at the corner of Walnut and Trowbridge Streets.The Read More…
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By Mike WilcoxPublisher We know that the holidays, “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually be a bummer for some.We know that lack of essential food and clothing, not being able to buy meaningful Christmas gifts for your children, and even struggling to afford a Christmas tree, are burdens faced by many area Read More…