Those of us who are Christian have an obligation to share the Christian way of living with others. Easier said than done, or is it? Let me make some suggestions. The first is to faithfully live the Christian faith yourself. While most of us already do that, there is always room for improvement. St. Paul Read More…
The new year is here and already the middle of January is only a few days away – next Wednesday actually.We’ve had some bone chilling cold, a little snow and wind to greet it, along with the local TV weatherman’s promise of some (very) slightly warmer days on the way.So far, when you step outside, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison’s boys basketball team will return to action on Jan. 13 at Houghton Lake for Jack Pine Conference play.Also for Harrison will be road games on Jan. 15 at Ogemaw Heights and on Jan. 17 at Farwell in Jack Pine Conference action.Harrison will be home on Jan. 29 against Saginaw Read More…
A record number of spectators at girls postseason events during the 2023-24 school year pushed Michigan High School Athletic Association attendance past 1.4 million fans for the second straight, with the total of 471,651 spectators for girls competitions.The previous all-time best for attendance for girls sports was set in 2014-15.In total, MHSAA tournament events drew Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorMovingIt was time to downsize. Add keepsakes from my 69 years, my parents, their parents, my wife and daughter … It is daunting deciding what stays, what goes.Each photo and handwritten note was a talisman. I dwelt on them, felt this took forever, flung fists and bags full into dumpsters bound for Mt. Read More…
By Jim HaydenCorrespondentWith Al Meshkin retired as of Jan. 3, Laketown Township is without a manager. The board at a special meeting Dec. 30 put contract negotiations for a new one on hold until Jan. 8.In the absence of a manager, supervisor Steve Ringelberg will handle day-to-day office operations. The ProcessMeshkin, who held the post Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The annual Winter Concert Series at Ransom Library has become a favorite for library staff members and patrons alike.This year’s event kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 16, with the band The Rebel Eves. MexiCuba and Kanola Band will follow the next two Sundays, with Selkie wrapping up the series on March Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor February is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, and Valentine’s Day is synonymous with chocolate.That’s what makes the Chocolate Stroll in downtown Plainwell such a fitting event.Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Chocolate Stroll will be filled with “Valentine’s Day vibes,” according to City of Plainwell community Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Christmas was over, but members of the Plainwell boys swim & dive team got one more gift on Monday, Dec. 30.That’s when the team took its first plunge into the district’s new pool, which is one of the centerpieces of the new field house.“Honestly, it is so surreal,” Plainwell swim & Read More…
Jeffrey Mark Webb, 67, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Born October 17, 1957 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Noel and Julia (Rockwell) Webb and on June 22, 1979 he married Julie Brosz. Mark worked at TruHeat in Allegan for over thirty years and obtained his maintenance journeyman’s Read More…