NOVEMBER 7, 1957 – JANUARY 17, 2025 Cathy Ann Starkweather age 67 of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Harrison, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025. Cathy was born November 7, 1957 in Mt. Pleasant, the daughter of Ruby (Loomis) Swallow and Rumsey Swallow. Cathy graduated from Harrison High School, Read More…
By Jim Hayden Correspondent The Laketown Township Board Jan. 15 to once more offer Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski the township manager position. The 5-0 decision showed a board agreeing to put behind past disagreements. Members voted Nov. 13 to offer the job to Genetski but could not come to an agreement to approve the Read More…
Jazz vibraphonist and teacher Jim Cooper will perform with trumpeter Kenny Cooper and John Webber on bass in a free concert Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library, 174 Center St., Douglas, from 2 to 3 p.m. The trio will present a mix of mix of music by legendary jazz figures such as Louis Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Township Planning Commission was slated to weigh in Tuesday, Jan. 21 on a proposed 35-unit condominium development on 9.33 acres south of 135th Avenue. Koetje Builders LLC and Exxel Engineering seek preliminary site plan approval for a planned unit development mixing 10 duplex buildings (20 units total), two townhome Read More…
Albert (Al) John Shaheen, of Douglas passed away on Jan. 11 at the age of 73, after a courageous five-month battle with glioblastoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Hannah (Corey) Shaheen; his brother, Michael Shaheen (Karen); sisters, Sally Zick (Bob) and Catherine Shaheen.He is survived by his loving wife, Pat (Elsner) Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorGOBLES—It was a battle of two of the top girls basketball teams in the SAC Central Division when Saugatuck traveled to Gobles on Friday, Jan. 17.And for the first quarter, it appeared as though the game would be nip-and-tuck, as the Trailblazers clung to a razor-thin 8-7 lead.But as is so often Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorRealI like anything that starts with “real.” So real estate, Realtor, realize … the four-letter prefix gives me substance. At this stage, when so much amounts to vapor, firmament like the earth I’ll be buried in soon feels good.Take ReaLemon. In large print my bottle says 100% Lemon Juice. So no pulp, rind, Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorYou can’t beat city hall, but in Douglas you might buy it. The police station too.City council was slated Tuesday, Jan. 21 to hold a groundbreaking for its soon-to-be new city hall/police station at 415 Wiley Road, then reconvene for a meeting in its current hall, 86 W. Center St.The night’s agenda included Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Unified Champion Schools program is expanding at Otsego Public Schools.The program, which started at Otsego High School two years ago, is now also being offered at Dix Street Elementary and Otsego Middle School.A Special Olympics initiative, Unified Champion Schools (UCS) promotes inclusion by providing opportunities for special education students to Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The recent arctic blast sent temperatures in the area crashing to or below zero degrees.Times like that serve as a reminder of how important it is to have the proper outdoor clothing during the harsh Michigan winters.And members of the Otsego High School National Honor Society are tying to lend a Read More…