Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher One of Clare County’s largest annual events will return this weekend as thousands of visitors are expected to descend on the Yoder farm for the spring edition of Yoder’s Quilt Auction and Flea Market.The two-day event, hosted by the Yoder family and members of the local Amish community, will take place Friday Read More…
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Surrey Board talks tech issues, residents complain about clerk
By David Hutchinson The Regular Meeting was held in the Surrey Township Hall on May 12 at 6 p.m. All five board members were present—Dixie Adams, Mindy Campbell, Mike Coon, Glenna Bradbury, and Paul Ghinelli. Around 20 people attended.The board started by amending and approving the agenda. Supervisor Coon noted that he voted “opposed.”The board Read More…
Farwell’s Carnival returns for Memorial weekend
By Christopher Johnson The Farwell Fairgrounds, a beloved community institution since 1906, is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year: Memorial Weekend 2026. A four-day carnival event, that will be running Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 24. In addition to fairground fun, it will be offering live entertainment, demolition derbies, Read More…
Another attempt to censure Sturgis mayor Perez fails, in 4-3 vote
Tension surrounding mayor Frank Perez, Sturgis City Commission and uncertainty about the resignation of city manager Andrew Kuk continued on May 13, at a regular meeting of the board. Aaron Miller, commissioner at-large, brought two separate resolutions, each of which was defeated in a 4-3 roll-call vote. Commissioner Justin Wickey excused himself from the meeting Read More…
Saugatuck girls place third at SAC Championship Meet
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGOBLES—Novella DeGraaf helped lead the Saugatuck girls track and field team to a third-place finish Tuesday at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship meet at Gobles High School.Saugatuck totaled 75 points to place third in the 18-team field, finishing behind conference champion Kalamazoo Hackett (102) and Constantine (76). Allegan placed sixth with 42 Read More…
Blue + gold = green?
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck long has been primed for growth. Think blue skies reflecting on water, sun glinting off sand dunes and beaches, the two primary hues combining to feed green trees, inland orchards and money as consequence, good or bad. These high-end homes, outdoor spaces plus restaurants and shops that draw more and more people Read More…
City moves Water Street watermain work till fall
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck City Council Monday, May 4 changed scheduled Water Street watermain valve work to dates and times less impactful to residents and businesses, with appropriate advance notice.Based on assessment by engineers, the contractor and staff, completing this work next week or the following week would create greater impacts. As a result, staff will Read More…
PCS honors Outstanding People for Education recipients
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Plainwell Community Schools recently honored three staff members as recipients of the 2026 Outstanding People for Education Award, recognizing their impact on students and the district community.Receiving the honors were Caitlin Bunker, Julie Jackson and Noel Muselin.The Outstanding People for Education Award is presented annually through the Allegan County School Boards Read More…
Plainwell preparing for annual Memorial Day parade
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Plainwell community will once again gather to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to the country during the city’s annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25.The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. and will feature floats, marching bands, motorcycles, walkers, classic cars and Read More…
Otsego native joins city police department
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego Police Department recently welcomed a familiar face to its ranks.Officer Elisabeth Hoffman, an Otsego High School graduate, has joined the department after previously serving as a road patrol deputy with the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department.According to the city’s spring/summer newsletter, Hoffman gained experience in patrol operations, emergency response and Read More…