By Scott SullivanEditorTangram Development Group LLC co-founder Johnny Walker wants to build an Enclave of 40 Scandinavian modern single-family homes and duplexes on 9.13 acres on the northeast corner of Blue Star Highway and Old Allegan Road in Saugatuck Township.The firm bought the 6549 Old Allegan parcel from Howard Peschke for $1.2 million in November Read More…
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Mea culpa on Bagierek bag mistakes
By Scott SullivanEditorErrors in last week’s “Should city bag PC vice-chair” bear correcting in the same bottom of Page A1 space.First, and most embarrassing, the photo gleaned from a CJ Bagierek, Saugatuck page is not of CJ but Kevin King, who worked with him on many automation projects 12 to 18 years ago but for Read More…
Boys Track Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor FENNVILLECoach: Josh SliterReturning letter winners: Atticus Boeve, jr. (distance—800, 1,600, 3,200); Jaciel Ruiz, sr. (distance—800, 1,600, 3,200); Ashton Halcomb, sr. (sprints—100, 200, 400); Carter Thompson, sr. (sprints—100, 200, 400); Calvin Giles, jr. (throws); Uly Estrada, sr. (throws).Top newcomers: Julian Wiemer, fr. (sprints, long jump, high jump); Kolten Hagger, fr. (sprints, jumps); Read More…
Girls Soccer Season Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANA new era begins for Allegan girls soccer.But the expectations remain the same.Following a run to the MHSAA Division 3 state semifinals last season, the Tigers enter the 2026 campaign under new leadership, as Stu McLean takes over for longtime coach Paul Legge.And while the voice on the sideline may be Read More…
Life as Performance Art
I spent most of last Thursday afternoon March 27 listening to the radio, taking in the opening day of the baseball season. The Chicago Cubs were playing the Washington Nationals, and if you can’t remember the score, “Wait ‘til next year,” Cub fans have already started.As soon as snow was off the grass at Longfellow Read More…
Much ado about chickens
By Scott SullivanWriter Chickens Sunshine, Sugar, Cinnamon, Butter, Butter, Piper and Isabella still have Douglas homes thanks to owner Kathy Sarkisian’s lawsuit, then settlement with agreement from the city.The Douglas chicken movement took wing May 18, 2017 when 18 petitioners called for Douglas to allow backyard chickens and similar fowl.“Allowing residents to keep a limited Read More…
Cheshire supervisor, trustee follow clerk resignation from board
By Gari Voss The leadership of Cheshire Township in Allegan County has been extremely stable for years, but during the past year, the replacement of Donna Hetzel, an experienced clerk, brought a new clerk, Jodi Pinnell, and the expected uphill learning process. Then, as 2026 began, Supervisor Steve Revor decided to step down as of Read More…
Mattawan splits Saturday games
By John RaffelCorrespondent MATTAWAN — Mattawan’s baseball team split with two teams on the road on April 4 in a doubleheader.Mattawan is 2-2.Novi won the first game 7-2 against Mattawan which won its second game against the Rochester Falcons 7-0.Mattawan’s win over Rochester was fueled on five runs in the fouurth inning.Liam Walsh hit a Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Rescues are an Easter weekend miracle
There are moments when a nation is reminded, in the clearest possible terms, who it is and who it chooses to be. The rescue of two American airmen from enemy territory is one of those moments. Not just because it was successful, but because of the very human stories behind it stories of grit, survival, Read More…