News Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

SPS funders raise $160+ K … and fun

By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck Public Schools-sponsored fall Walk-a-thon and Serve-a-thon fall fundraisers last week raised a combined $160,605. The Friends of Saugatuck Middle & High School-organized Serve-a-Thon Sept. 18 involved middle school students, with support from parent and business sponsors, raising $54,240 via  providing packing for Kids Food Basket and environmental stewardship at The Read More…

News Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Douglas OKs sign at ex-golf cluhouse

By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas City Council Monday granted Vincent Beckman IV a 6-month sign ordinance exemption for a marker erected at his home at 14 and 16 Ferry St., the former West Shore Golf Course clubhouse. City planning and zoning administrator Sean Homyen told council staff had received a complaint about the sign, inspected Read More…

Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record Sports

Saugatuck volleyball falls to visiting Martin

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe Saugatuck volleyball team played host to Martin on Tuesday, Sept. 30, with the Clippers prevailing 25-19, 25-22, 25-15.Martin’s serving played a big role in determining the outcome. The Clippers served up 20 aces, led by Mackenzie Schwartz with eight.“Our serving put the pressure on Saugatuck,” Martin coach Shannon Goddard said.Kenda Goddard Read More…

Columns Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Blue Star

By Scott SullivanEditorSalvationLeonard Michaels’ 1982 short-story collection “I Would Have Saved Them If I Could” explored how a writer/creator gives birth to characters, then watches almost helplessly as they develop and follow their own free wills towards whatever fates awaits them.Fellow author James Joyce voiced a similar sentiment: “The artist, like the God of creation, Read More…

News Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

‘Is chalk art free speech?’ cities ask

By Scott SullivanEditorIs chalk art in public places free speech or vandalism? Douglas City Council Monday weighed a measure banning it on heels of neighbor Saugatuck removing a sidewalk message many found offensive.Saugatuck City Council was slated to discuss its attorney’s advisory on the matter at its Wednesday, Oct. 10 Wednesday’s workshop, too late for Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Otsego Library benefits from Eagle Scout Project

The Otsego District Public Library saw significant improvements to its outdoor spaces thanks to the leadership and service of Eagle Scout candidate Amelia Helen Tuttle of Troop 191, Lakeshore District, Michigan Crossroads Council.Amelia’s project, titled Library Landscaping, focused on enhancing both the safety and beauty of the library’s grounds. Work included transforming the library’s front entrance sign area Read More…