By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Belinda is a lovelorn librarian desperately searching for her soulmate.Are you willing to help her find her one true love out of 10 potential suitors?If so, then all you need to do is sign up for one of the available slots for the upcoming escape room at Ransom District Library. The Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NILES—With a road win over Niles on Friday, Jan. 31, the Otsego girls basketball team would remain in second place in the Wolverine Conference standings behind Vicksburg.A loss? Well, that would drop the Bulldogs into fourth place.Fortunately for Otsego coach Tony Koshar and his team, it was the first of those Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A balanced scoring attack coupled with a tenacious defensive effort.That was a winning recipe for the Allegan girls basketball team in its SAC showdown with visiting Watervliet on Friday, Jan. 31.Six Tigers scored at least five—and not more than 11—points and Allegan didn’t allow more than six points in any quarter Read More…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Hughes, age 35, on January 27, 2025. Adam was a beloved spouse, a devoted parent, son, friend and all-around-one-of-a-kind human. His untimely departure leaves a void that will never be filled but a legacy that will never be forgotten. He passed away surrounded Read More…
In Memory ofGORDON L. NOGGLESGordon Louis Noggles, born April 8, 1950 in Covert, Michigan,passed away of a heart condition on December 13, 2024 at the age of 74.A long-time resident of Allegan, Gordon resided at the adult foster care home Sunset House, and lastly at a countryside home through Chrysalis Services. During his years in Read More…
Patricia Dewey, 97 Patricia Dewey of Saugatuck passed away at 97 on Jan. 29, marking the end of an era. A native of Chicago, Pat began her lifelong artistic journey at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) at age four. She later earned her Bachelor of Arts and MFA at SAIC, where Read More…
Nancy McKenna, 69 Nancy McKenna, 69, of Annapolis, Md., passed away on Jan. 26, 2025, after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. Until the end, she valiantly maintained her sense of humor, with a ready smile for her medical team and positive attitude for her family. Nancy was born in Hartford, Conn., and then the Read More…
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher On Friday, January 31st, an unfortunate tragedy befell the Mace Family, when their Watson Township home was burnt to the ground.The insurance adjuster has not claimed their house on M-222 as a total loss yet, but the fire has nonetheless devas-tated the family.Over the weekend, Mrs. Mace’s sister took to GoFundMe, Read More…
Laketown Township manager candidate Bob Genetski, the current Allegan County Clerk and Register of Deeds, has withdrawn from consideration for the manager position. The board has a special meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the township hall, 4338 Beeline Road. The new manager search is on the agenda as well as Read More…
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Wayland Union High School held their annual Coaches vs. Cancer games this past Friday, January 31st.Coaches vs. Cancer (CvC) is a nationwide fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, led by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).Participating high schools typically dedicate two varsity basketball games, (one boys, one girls), where they Read More…