As a psychologist, I am always aware of the aspects of feelings, thoughts and actions, and the way these three interact with each other. They have a lot of influence on each other. With this basic idea, it is easy to say that sin can be of our feelings, thoughts, and actions. However, it is Read More…
On Friday, May 2nd, 2025 at approximately 8:25pm Deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident near the intersection of Bard Rd. and Calhoun Rd., Beaverton Township, involving a motor vehicle and Amish Buggy.Through the course of the investigation, it was determined the buggy was occupied by an Read More…
By Christopher Johnson You may have noticed a metal giraffe hanging out by the Whitehouse this week, playing ball with the big wireform dog. Let me introduce you to Sunday Mahaja’s recent addition to our streetside art gallery entitled “The Proposal”.This past Tuesday, the Doherty Hotel hosted not one but two celebrations: One in favor Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorLAWTON—The Saugatuck boys track team turned in scoring performances in all four relays at the SAC Championship Meet on Monday, May 5.That was a big factor in the Trailblazers’ ability to earn a fifth-place showing of 50 points in the 18-team field.The top eight finishers in each event score points based on Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorProcrasti-NationI haven’t read “Why You Procrastinate” but expect to learn many things when I do.Why delay? To start, there’s the story’s subtitle “It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control.” I hate non-news, like what wasn’t in the Mueller report. What was in it?“If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?” the Read More…
The sun shone bright on downtown Douglas denizens Saturday as they dressed up for Derby Day. Oh, there was a horserace somewhere too? (Photos by Randy Walker and Scott Sullivan)
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A coloring book depicting various buildings and places associated with Otsego is now available for purchase on Amazon.The book, titled “Coloring Otsego: Where Will You Go?” was a collaborative effort between Otsego High School graphic arts teacher Matt Grile and some of his students.Creating the book began at the end of Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor An afternoon of cornhole, disc golf and ladder ball.That’s what you can expect during the Otsego Rotary Backyard Games at the Pavilion on Sunday, May 18, beginning at 2 p.m. at the TOP Riverfront Pavilion.Cost to participate is $40 per two-person team.Otsego City Manager Aaron Mitchell, a member of the Rotary Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Dominant.That one word pretty much sums up Addy Fales’ performance for Allegan at No. 1 singles at the Tiger Duals on Saturday, May 3.Fales went a perfect 3-0 against opponents from Grand Rapids West Catholic, Petoskey and St. John’s, dropping just three total games to help Allegan claim the team title Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—In high school golf, it can be easy to overlook the fifth finisher on a team since the score is comprised of the top four finishers.But in the case of a tie, the fifth golfer becomes extremely important.Such was the case that this year’s edition of the M-89 Challenge at The Read More…