Clare County Review News

Sheriff’s Office investigates multiple robberies at Amish businesses

By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following up on several queries from a Review reader, the newspaper has learned that the Clare County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating “multiple breaking and entering crimes in Sheridan Township,” according to a press release received earlier this week from Clare County Sheriff Department’s media contact Lt. Aaron Miller. The press release said, “The Read More…

Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record Sports

Saugatuck boys fall at Galesburg

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGALESBURG—The results might not have been there, but the effort was.That was Saugatuck boys basketball coach Ty Rock’s takeaway from his team’s SAC showdown with Galesburg-Augusta on Friday, Jan. 24.The Trailblazers fell behind 13-7 in the opening quarter and were never able to dig out of that early deficit in suffering the Read More…

Obituaries Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Obituary: Joan Brigham

After 100 years living in our rapidly changing world, Joan Eddy Brigham (Kathryn Joan Eddy) left an indelible impression on the lives of many people. She passed peacefully on Jan. 12 in Zeeland after experiencing two strokes. In her long life, she visited the family home called Beech-Hurst in Douglas for extended summer vacations (originally Read More…

News Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Tentative Ferry fix schedule set

By Scott SullivanEditorThe fix is in for Ferry Street, closed to motorized traffic since Aug. 2 after a Warnock Drain sinkhole was found nearby.Douglas City Manager Lisa Nocerini said a Jan. 22 preconstruction meeting with involved parties had slated these weather-dependent timetables for work to start on the street north of West Shore Drive and Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Otsego Library hosts various Valentine’s Day events

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us.And at the Otsego District Library, there are events scheduled for patrons of all ages to help celebrate.The Valentine’s events kick off on Saturday, Feb. 8, when the library is hosting its “Make and Take Valentine’s” program from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Geared toward children of Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Paper Gator contest provides ODL opportunity to win prize money

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…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Plainwell seeks participants for upcoming Art Hop

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…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Sports

Saugatuck trio leads Trailblazers to win over G-A

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…