Dolores Agnes Rohloff, born in Detroit, MI, on August 17, 1932, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI, surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Pilbeam) Selkirk. Dolores will be fondly remembered for her boundless generosity and unwavering love toward her family and friends. Her Read More…
Donn Matthew Wiley passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on October 8, 2024 at his home in Allegan, MI. Born June 21, 1939 in Allegan, he was the son of the late William and Earline (Counterman) Wiley. Donn leaves behind his wife, Carrie (Gates) Wiley; two children, Brett Matthew Wiley and Bobbie Jo Read More…
Joyce Arlene Miles (Pittner), a beacon of love and friendship, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, in Allegan, Michigan, at the age of 90. Born on June 18, 1934, in Plainwell, MI, Joyce lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and her community. Joyce was the cherished matriarch of her Read More…
AUGUST 4, 1934 – SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 Margaret Jean Vander Vere, left this world at the remarkable age of ninety. Diagnosed with dementia and pre-Alzheimer’s in 1999, Margaret approached her diagnosis like she approached life — with determination, humor, and love. For nearly 25 years, she stared Alzheimer’s down, never giving it the satisfaction of Read More…
By Gari Voss The Allegan County building on 122nd Avenue northwest of Allegan unveiled the spacious working quarters of the Allegan County administrative staff, vital county services, and the newly renovated areas for the County Treasurer, Register of Deeds and County Clerk, and Drain Commission. The other county offices include Equalization, Information Services, Facilities Management Read More…
By Gari Voss The call came to Allegan County Central Dispatch at 7:24pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024, reporting “a serious traffic crash” on M-40 near 110th Avenue in Trowbridge Township. When responders reached the location, they found an overturned hay wagon and an SUV with significant damage to its front end.“The trailer was turned Read More…
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher More information has been released about the substitute teacher whose unsettling comments led to a shelter in place order at South Haven’s Baseline Middle School on Tuesday, September 10th. He was involved in more altercations, been charged with new crimes, and his name is now public.On the morning of September 10th, Read More…
On Sunday, October 6th, The LaFayette High school Mighty Marching Bulldog Band traveled down to Columbus,GA, to compete in the 3rd annual Kendrick High School Battle of the Bands!! The competition was exciting with 8 bands competing.The Lafayette High School Mighty Marching Bulldogs won 2nd place overall in the small band category.
By John BriceCorrespondent The LaFayette City Council met on Monday, October 14th of 2024 at the Chambers County Farmers Federation Agricultural Center at the ALFA building in LaFayette. In attendance were Mayor Kenneth Vines, Councilman Terry G. Mangram, Councilman David Ennis, Councilman Toney B. Thomas and Councilman Michael C. Ellis. Assistant City Clerk Diane W. Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent In an October 11th, 2024 press release from the Montgomery based civil rights nonprofit organization Southern Poverty Law Center it was announced that their campaign against citizens being arrested for unpaid garbage bills which began with their efforts against the City of Valley had resulted in a similar legal victory in the Read More…