Two students connected to the Allegan Tech Center were formally recognized at a recent Allegan Area ESA Board of Education meeting for their heroic, life-saving actions that demonstrate the real-world impact of career and technical education.Christian Nichols and Tessa Dyer, both current or former students in the Tech Center’s Criminal Justice and Emergency Medical Services Read More…
By Gari Voss The Drinking Water Warning came from Allegan’s City Hall on Thursday morning, February 19, 2026. The problems began on Wednesday evening at about 8:30pm when the city water team became aware of a water main break. Water Utilities Department Manager Zac Kortz and his crew began the challenge of mitigating the problem Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A 13-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly shooting two female students with a splatter gun inside Plainwell Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 19, according to the Plainwell Department of Public Safety.Officials say the incident took place at approximately 3:30 p.m. after the suspect was involved in a confrontation with Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw 165-pound wrestler Kholby Armijo placed third last weekend in the regional meet to advance to the state finals March 6-7 to Ford Field in Detroit.Armijo pinned Chase Kacher of Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 1:27 to open the tournament. He was decisioned 10-8 by Braylon Faile 10-8. Read More…
Members of the Rotary Club of South Haven recently marked their 70th year of service to the community. The club was chartered on February 7, 1956. Today the club has 63 active members. Supporting projects locally and internationally, the club has the distinction of 100% of its membership being financial contributors to Rotary International worldwide Read More…
By James Windell Two scholarships were awarded to graduates of local high schools at the 48th Annual Black History Program at Lily of the Valley Church on Sunday, February 15, 2026.The Black History Leadership Society’s Youth on the Rise Scholarship is an annual award given to a college‑bound student in the South Haven community. The Read More…
By James Windell The South Haven City Council approved the purchase of lifeguard towers at its February 16, 2026, regular meeting.Although the request to approve the purchase of lifeguard towers and stands were among a number of consent items on the City Council agenda, Councilman Tom Capps asked that the issue of funds for lifeguard Read More…
By James Windell If you noticed that trees have been cut down near the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant along Blue Star Highway, there is an explanation.Some area residents have raised concerns about number of trees that have been cut down.Holtec acknowledges that tree clearing has been under way on the Palisades site and a Holtec Read More…
The fourth Annual Paw Paw Chili Walk was held Saturday Feb. 21 in Paw Paw. Taking top honors was Warner Vineyards, with runner-up honors going to GG Sweets.The Paw Paw Fire Department captured People’s Choice.A large turnout didn’t let the 30-degree temperature hamper them as they strolled the streets of Paw Paw, going in and Read More…
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7:12 a.m., the Paw Paw Fire Department was dispatched to the 42000 block of M-43 Highway for a report of a fully involved garage fire. Units arrived on scene at 7:19 a.m. and reported a travel trailer fully involved with an exposure to a nearby garage. It was reported that Read More…