By Genine Hopkins Bob Dodson has taken his role as the new Director at the Clare County Animal Shelter and hit the road running. Currently, he is helping coordinate the construction of a dog park next to the Animal Shelter on Cranberry Lake Road in Hayes Township, to better serve the Harrison and Clare County Read More…
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Suspicious death still under investigation
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent The Clare County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation September 3rd into a “suspicious death” near the 10,000 block of East Forrest Road in Franklin Township, a release this week said.What has not been released is any details about the case: whether the deceased is a man or woman, when the body was Read More…
Douglas plans Water Street work
Douglas plans to close one lane of Water Street for bit valley gutter curb replacement Thursday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The city Sept. 25 announce it has hired Bruce’s Blacktop to pave about 450 feet of Water’s west edge feet wide from the hilltop down to prevent it from being washed Read More…
Saugatuck to retop asphalt streets
Saugatuck city will conduct two to three weeks of asphalt repairs starting Monday, Oct. 7, the city announced last week. Receiving new topcoats will be: • Francis Street from Water to Butler streets and from Holland to Elizabeth streets; • Griffith Street from Culver to Mason streets; • Mason from Grand to Elizabeth streets; and Read More…
Write in school board votes Nov. 5
Voters for Saugatuck Public Schools board seats will have to write in candidates’ names during the general election Nov. 5. The district will have five seats available: four for four-year terms ending Dec. 31, 2028; and one two-partial seat ending Dec. 31, 2026. Five individuals completed documentation needed on time for their names to appear Read More…
Saugatuck soccer performs well
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe unbeaten streak reached four games for the Saugatuck boys soccer team thanks to a 7-0 road win over Bridgman on Monday, Sept. 30.That marked the second straight game in which the Trailblazers scored seven goals, as they bested Pentwater 7-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26.Dante Holley was the offensive star of that Read More…
Obituary: Duane Newmeyer
Duane Newmeyer of Saugatuck, born Aug. 13, 1932, passed away peacefully at his home on Sept. 29, 2024. Duane was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Cora Newmeyer and his life partner of 53 years Erwin Musloff. Surviving family are close cousin Carolyn (JR) Medendorp. Duane was born in Willard, Ohio and at Read More…
Bumper crop
What a year it has been for apples! Crane Orchards’ U-Pick options on M-89 west of Fennville have been bustling during sunny and pleasant early-fall afternoons. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorLossWe’re not out of the woods on bird flu. Nor sky either. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development warns although deaths are down, we cannot relax our vigilance.MDARD Director Tim Boring says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) remains a threat as birds complete fall migrations. So: RecoveryPoe came home post surgery Read More…
Douglas drain work won’t come cheap
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas is seeking ways to meet costs to repair the Warnock Drain under Ferry Street, closed between West Shore Drive and Campbell Street since Aug. 2, and maintain its remaining four miles that run through town.City manager Lisa Nocerini, told by Prein & Newhof engineers Ferry repairs might cost about $750,000, updated city Read More…