Sturgis City Commission on May 27 approved a resolution, presented by commissioner Aaron Miller, to direct an independent investigation by outside counsel into any potential violations against specific parts of Michigan law, associated case law, procedure of the commission and city charter, and that the probe reveals findings and recommendations to the board for review Read More…
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Communities gather to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Residents in Otsego and Plainwell gathered Monday to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States during annual Memorial Day observances in both communities.The day included parades through downtown Otsego and Plainwell, along with ceremonies recognizing those who made the ultimate sacrifice Read More…
Plainwell officials warn residents about fraudulent email scam
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Officials are again warning residents and business owners to be on alert after another fraudulent email claiming to be from the City of Plainwell recently surfaced.According to the city, the scam email falsely claims to come from the Plainwell Planning Commission and attempts to collect payment for what it describes as Read More…
Bulldogs open district play with shutout over Wayland
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Otsego wasted little time setting the tone in its Division 2 girls soccer district opener Friday, May 22.The Bulldogs, ranked sixth in D2, scored twice in the opening eight minutes and controlled play throughout in a 6-0 girls soccer win over visiting Wayland.Otsego, which also defeated Wayland 8-0 earlier this season, Read More…
Otsego baseball splits on Senior Night
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO–Otsego bounced back from a tough opening-game loss to earn a split with visiting Coldwater during a non-league baseball doubleheader on Senior Night Thursday, May 21.After dropping the opener 11-1, the Bulldogs responded with a 5-2 victory in the nightcap behind a strong pitching effort from Kaleb Hildebrand and a balanced Read More…
Life as Performance Art
I recall straight news; newscasters survived only if they were deemed trustworthy and reliable es. That’s why we loved Walter Cronkite plus the pair Chet Huntley and David Brinkley.Even Paul Harvey billed his daily radio show as news and commentary.“All politics is grass roots,” noted Everett Dirksen (R-Ill.) from the same era. It is only Read More…
Communities observe Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies
By Gari Voss Ceremonies and celebrations were held across Allegan County to honor and remember our veterans who died. The day was sunny with a breeze to make outside activities delightful. Words cannot always describe the heartfelt stories, solemn remembrances, and prayers as flags were raised then lowered to half mast, songs were sung, poems Read More…
Pickup hits transporting ambulance, patient critical
A portion of northbound US-131 in Allegan County was closed for several hours last week after the driver of a silver pickup truck fell asleep and rear-ended an ambulance taking a patient to a Grand Rapids hospital.The ambulance flipped near the Wayland exit around 7 p.m. that evening, causing injuries to the patient — who Read More…
Memorial Day observed in SH with parade, cemetery program
The Memorial Day commemoration began with the traditional parade through downtown South Haven and ending at the Lakeview cemetery with a program organized by American Legion “Edward W. Thompson” Post 49.The Grand Marshall was Army Veteran Sergeant Major Albert Anthony, a South Haven native who twice was awarded the Purple Heart for his service in Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Rules to live by
I often seek out thought provoking words of wisdom on the internet. Just last week I came across this (by anonymous) and thought I would share it with you. It might not mean much to those that are in their 20’s or still have children at home, but for those of us that are considered Read More…