By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The Clare VA Clinic was placed into lockdown last Friday while threats made by a Lake George man were being investigated, a release from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office said.Clare County Central Dispatch received a call at 10:04 am January 17th from the Veterans Crisis Hotline reporting that a man had contacted Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent During his City Manager’s Report at the Clare Commission meeting Monday evening, Jeremy Howard reported on the January 8 Planning Commission meeting which included the Public Hearing and Site Plan Review, and approval of a new fueling station (truck stop) and convenience store with fast food to be built at the corner Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent February 1st will be a special day in Lake – the annual Winterfest, sponsored by and benefiting the Garfied Township Fire Department, is set to wake up the sleepy little village to get out and have some winter fun!Events, most downtown centered around the Depot, will include a bonfire, food and drinks Read More…
Debora Sue Peck, age 74 of Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the MyMichigan Medical Center of Midland. Deb was born the oldest of two children to William H. and FloraBell (Warren) Howey on March 3, 1950, in Flint, MI. Deb’s childhood and early life were spent in the Flint area, Read More…
NOVEMBER 7, 1957 – JANUARY 17, 2025 Cathy Ann Starkweather age 67 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Harrison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025. Cathy was born November 7, 1957 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Ruby (Loomis) Swallow and Rumsey Swallow. Cathy graduated from Harrison High School, Read More…
By Jim Hayden Correspondent The Laketown Township Board Jan. 15 to once more offer Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski the township manager position. The 5-0 decision showed a board agreeing to put behind past disagreements. Members voted Nov. 13 to offer the job to Genetski but could not come to an agreement to approve the Read More…
Jazz vibraphonist and teacher Jim Cooper will perform with trumpeter Kenny Cooper and John Webber on bass in a free concert Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, 174 Center St., Douglas, from 2 to 3 p.m. The trio will present a mix of mix of music by legendary jazz figures such as Louis Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Township Planning Commission was slated to weigh in Tuesday, Jan. 21 on a proposed 35-unit condominium development on 9.33 acres south of 135th Avenue. Koetje Builders LLC and Exxel Engineering seek preliminary site plan approval for a planned unit development mixing 10 duplex buildings (20 units total), two townhome Read More…
Albert (Al) John Shaheen, of Douglas passed away on Jan. 11 at the age of 73, after a courageous five-month battle with glioblastoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hannah (Corey) Shaheen; his brother, Michael Shaheen (Karen); sisters, Sally Zick (Bob) and Catherine Shaheen.He is survived by his loving wife, Pat (Elsner) Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGOBLES—It was a battle of two of the top girls basketball teams in the SAC Central Division when Saugatuck traveled to Gobles on Friday, Jan. 17.And for the first quarter, it appeared as though the game would be nip-and-tuck, as the Trailblazers clung to a razor-thin 8-7 lead.But as is so often Read More…