By Scott Sullivan Editor New Home Muskegon. Last pancake house on Apple Avenue aka M-46. East-west cars streaming, tears, too much packing, 13 years here. The paper pulpit I’d helped start died largely of my doing. I’d picked up part-time work, then a fulltime writing/photography job in Wayland, a 100-mile round trip including through Grand Read More…
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Pet lovers seek to save Wishbone House
By Scott SullivanEditorWishbone House isn’t the fanciest place in Douglas. It fills an ex-video store at 165 Blue Star Hwy. selling thrift donations and, oh yes, 27 discarded cats seeking homes and love.Success for three staff who draw minimal pay and volunteers equals caring for and placing abandoned, furry friends with human companions who love Read More…
Obituary: Arlene Louise Broadhurst, 90
Arlene Louise Broadhurst, age 90 passed away September 7, 2022. Arlene was born October 7, 1931 in Michigan to Frank and Frieda (Mundt) Broadhurst. Per Arlene’s wishes no public services will be held. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Arlene’s family.
Obituary: Robert L. Thomson, 79
Robert L. Thomson, 79 of Allegan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2022.He was born to the late William “Bill”, Sr. and Ethel (Remington) Thomson on August 26, 1943. He was the youngest and last survivor of 6 children.Bob attended Allegan High School where he graduated in 1962. He Read More…
Life as Performance Art
We were in Canada when the news came that Queen Elizabeth II had died. A friend and fellow Anglophile texted so I would know about it.A few hours later when Madame Dewey and I got back to our room and turned on the television, that was the entirety of the news. Once the official announcement was made, there Read More…
Pet lovers seek to save Wishbone House
By Scott SullivanWriter Wishbone House isn’t the fanciest place in Douglas. It fills an ex-video store at 165 Blue Star Hwy. selling thrift donations and, oh yes, 27 discarded cats seeking homes and love.Success for three staff who draw minimal pay and volunteers equals caring for and placing abandoned, furry friends with human companions who Read More…
Crane’s Ciderfest celebrates 50 years
By Scott SullivanEditor No kids except older ones were here when Lue Crane talked her husband Bob, who knew enough to agree, they should open a pie pantry on their Fennville orchard at 6054 124th Ave., aka M-89, 50 years ago.But all were welcome to enjoy Saturday’s anniversary Ciderfest on shaded grounds and under tents Read More…
United Way opens donation center in Allegan
By Gari Voss The Allegan County United Way invites the public to attend the Ribbon Cutting of the new Goods Donation Center at their facility at 650 Grand St., Allegan.Allegan Area Director Amanda Telgenhof shared, “There will be a short program and light refreshments supplied by EV Construction. We will have several speakers including representation Read More…
Wayland Balloon Fest
The Wayland Balloon Festival drew crowds from all over western Michigan, as dozens of hot air balloons filled the Wayland skies. The festival offered many activities and events, but of course, the major draw was the balloons piloted by enthusiasts from as faraway as Iowa.
Bulldogs break school scoring record with 72-6 win
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Bulldog football team traveled to Barbour County on Saturday to take on the Jaguars. The Saturday College game day feel must have stirred the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs pulverized the Jaguars 72-6 making history, setting a new record for LaFayette High School football team with the most points scored in a Read More…