By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Strong families don’t just happen—they’re built through communication, understanding and the ability to work through challenges together.Plainwell Community Schools hopes to help families do just that during an upcoming Family Connection Night workshop on Thursday, March 12.The free event, held in partnership with Clayful, is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, from Read More…
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Plainwell advances to regionals with district victory
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—In his first season leading his alma mater, Jay Bohl helped guide the Plainwell wrestling team to a postseason milestone.The Trojans captured a Division 2 district championship Thursday, Feb. 12, defeating Gull Lake 52–21 on Plainwell’s home mats to advance to regional competition.The title marks an early accomplishment for Bohl, a Read More…
Allegan edges past Hopkins to claim team district title
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HOPKINS—The journey back to Wings Stadium is officially underway for the Allegan wrestling team.A year after advancing to the Division 3 state semifinals for the first time since 2014, the Tigers took the first step toward another deep postseason run Wednesday, Feb. 11, capturing a district championship with a hard-fought 36–34 Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Congressional net worth keeps riding and nothing is being done about it
For years, the public has watched members of Congress enter office with modest wealth and leave as millionaires. Lately there has been a lot of talk about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s net worth soaring from o to $30,000,000 while holding office for only a few years. Before that it was Nancy Pelosi’s net worth which had Read More…
Life as Performance Art
On the whole, Wendell (not his real name) was a nice guy. He had good morals, was kind to his family and neighbors, worked hard, had tremendous brain power and many other admirable qualities.We were on a couple college faculty committees together, and about once a month we had to attend an out-of-town meeting. Wendell Read More…
Art Reach remembers lifelong local artists
By Gari Voss On Friday, February 20, 2026, from 7pm to 9pm, the Allegan Area Arts Council (AAAC) will host the In Memoriam Opening Reception in the Marilla Room at the Griswold Auditorium. From February 20 to May 2, 2026, Art Reach will spotlight the art of Judi Miller-Morris and David Thompson, two lifelong local Read More…
Fun in the Sun at Littlejohn Lake Park
By Gari Voss The sun shone brightly and the temperature rose to a wonderful 40+ degrees on Saturday, February 14, 2026, as Littlejohn Lake near Allegan hosted young and older enthusiasts of outdoor activities. On the lake, the Outdoor Discovery Center (ODC) in collaboration with the Allegan County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department invited youngsters Read More…
South Haven ice skating rink to close March 2 for rebuild
School kids took advantage of Monday’s Presidents’ Day holiday break to enjoy South Haven’s ice rink albeit a bit sloppy due to temperatures in the 50s.City officials have announced the rink will close for the season on March 2nd to allow for a major rebuild of the rink. The $800,000 project will improve the city’s ice skating Read More…
Hotel Nichols recognized as Historic Place
By James Windell Scott Whiteford has spent years restoring the historic Hotel Nichols in downtown South Haven.After purchasing the 100-year-old hotel in 2017, he continued working his regular daytime job and then went directly to the hotel to work at restoring it to its original elegance.“I just love the building so much,” Whiteford says, “and Read More…
The 25th Island Sit to raise funds for WE Care
By James Windell In the beginning it was the Bridge Sit taking place on the Dyckman Bridge.“The winds coming down the Black River were terrible,” recalls Erika Morrison, Executive Director of WE Care I.N.C. “Then Paul Layendecker suggested we move it to the island in downtown South Haven. That has been a good move.”More than Read More…