By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—The first game in its new home was a rousing success for the Plainwell boys basketball team.Not only was a standing-room-only crowd on hand for the game the Plainwell Field House, but the Trojans also secured a 60-39 win over archrival Otsego.“I was a great evening,” Plainwell coach Larry Ash said. Read More…
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Allegan shakes off slow start to beat Fennville
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When the Allegan boys basketball team hosted Fennville on Friday, Jan. 10, in marked the first game action for the Tigers in three weeks due to Christmas break.And Allegan showed a little rust early, scoring just six points in the first quarter.“After having 21 days between competition, we definitely started out Read More…
Obituary: Paz Omega West
Paz Omega West, affectionately known as Ms. West or Heidi, was a beacon of light and joy to everyone she encountered. Born on June 25, 1955, in Calbayog City, Philippines, Paz lived a life characterized by her selfless nature, spirited zest for life, and passionate devotion to her family. She departed from this world on Read More…
Obituary: Joy Elaine Masek (Miner)
“Devoted” is the word that best describes Joy Elaine Masek (Miner) who went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025. She gave her time and resources to her faith in God and family—-both immediate and extended.Surviving is her husband Jerry, married 68 years, daughter Jayne married to Michael Bailey and their daughter Melissa, Read More…
Obituary: Harold “Gene” Marr
Harold “Gene” Marr, age 87, of Allegan, passed away Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at Ascension Borgess, Kalamazoo. Gene was born December 22nd, 1937 in Dickenson County, IA, son of the late Elmer and Pauline Marr and lived in the Allegan area for the past 45 years. Gene worked at Bronson Hospital until retiring in the Read More…
Obituary: Sandra Dee Brainerd
Sandra Dee Brainerd, 64, of Plainwell/Otsego, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10th, surrounded by her family. Sandra spent much of her career at Specialty Minerals in Plainwell, where she was known for her tenacity and strong work ethic. In her later years, after retiring, she moved to Otsego and enjoyed working with her son Read More…
Beyond Bones closes its Allegan store
By Gari Voss The Arc of Allegan County Board has announced that its all-natural dog treat business and the storefront known as Beyond Bones will close by February 28, 2025. The business was created in July 2021 to provide employment for Allegan County individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Executive Director Roger Bird expressed Read More…
Tech Center celebrates new auto tech building with ribbon cutting ceremony
Faculty, students, and the community gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new Allegan Area ESA Tech Center Auto Tech Building on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of a $7 million state-of-the-art facility designed to support the growing demand for skilled workers in the automotive industry. The cutting-edge building provides Read More…
Life as Performance Art
According to physicians, therapists, pollsters and others, we are sadder than in the past. We smile less and feel gloomier, leaving many without much hope or enthusiasm for the future.In fact, about one in four, or some two billion people, report they don’t have the old zip and bounce in their step. One study says Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Is insurance claim worth chopping your feet off?
In the midst of all the drama many of us experience I thought I’d write about an unusual story, actually better words would be strange and bizarre, that comes from the Ozarks in Missouri.Here’s the setup:A man wanted to cash in on an insurance policy by staging a bloody farm equipment accident. A press release Read More…