By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When Andrea Estelle took over as director of the Otsego District Library nearly 12 years ago, one of the first projects she tackled was getting involved with the PaperGator Recycling program.The partnership between the library and PaperGator has been a win-win, according to Estelle.“By being involved with PaperGator, we’re able to Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Friday, March 7, the City of Plainwell will host its annual Art Hop, which highlights the work of local artists in downtown boutiques, shops, restaurants and pop-up spaces.And in preparation for the events, organizers are inviting artists of all kinds to participate.“Art Hop Event is an opportunity to connect artists Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GALESBURG—Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger; Luke Skywalker, Princess Lia and Han Solo; Shrek, Donkey and Fiona; Alvin, Simon and Theodore; the Three Musketeers.That is a list of some pretty terrific trios.And in its SAC contest against host Galesburg-Augusta on Friday, Jan. 24, the Saugatuck girls basketball team had terrific Read More…
Michael Alfred Melms, 79, of Allegan, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 22, 2025, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born May 19,1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Alfred and Edith (Parry) Melms. Mike was a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Allegan. In his youth, Mike enjoyed competitive swimming, scouting Read More…
Scott Arthur Lanxon, a man of adventure and the outdoors, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Ashley, Michigan, at the age of 69. Born on May 20, 1955, in Holland, Michigan to his late parents, Garrett and Evelyn Lanxon. Scott has now returned to being in eternal rest with his beloved wife of Read More…
James J. Larson, age 71, passed away on December 6, 2024, after a months long battle with cancer. Jim was born in Kalamazoo on December 22, 1952, the second of three children born to David and Janet Larson. He moved to Plainwell as a toddler, and grew up there, graduating from Plainwell High School in Read More…
By Gari Voss The Wes Leonard Heart Team came to birth from the tragedy of Wes Leonard collapsing after making the game winning shot for the Fennville High School basketball team. No one knew exactly what to do and attempts to revive him were met with failure.Using a team approach in response to this tragedy, Read More…
By Gari Voss Allegan City Council’s January 17, 2025’s business began with the First Reading of Ordinanc-es 525 and 526, which is a zoning text amendment that would allow for temporary marijuana events. They moved forward to adjusting the meeting time and agenda for future meetings. Those interested in the Wayfinding plan for the city Read More…
If you’ve been watching the crisis at our southern border, you might wonder what has happened to the millions of illegal immigrants that crossed the border the last few years. Where do they go, and how are they supported you may ask?Well, you as an American taxpayer pay NGO’s (non-governmental organizations) to transport, feed and Read More…
By now we have all seen bleak photos from the fire zones in southern California. Thousands of homes, busi-nesses, churches and schools have been reduced to rubble.Other places have been so badly damaged they may have to be pulled down. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced.Overall, scenes are similar to photographs from devas-tated Read More…