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…
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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…
Mike’s Musings-Signs that keep us guessing
My son can attest to one of my biggest pet peaves- road signs that don’t make any sense. We drive a lot of miles together, and occasionally we find useless signs placed along roadways at taxpayers’ expense. I would be angry if they weren’t so comical. Here’s several I would like to share with you. Read More…
Police women honored on their special day
National Police Woman Day is celebrated each year on September 12.The day acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of female police officers who enforce law and order around the country.Today only roughly 10% of the police force in the United States is made up of women. National Police Woman Day hopes to rectify that by encouraging Read More…
Investigators seek man impersonating patrol officer
Lee County investigators are searching for a police impersonator who pulled over a young woman near Dudley Lumber just off Hwy 280. The incident happened along Lee Road 183 in Salem Wednesday afternoon around 4:15. Detectives say the young woman felt off about the encounter and called 911. She reported to investigators the man sped Read More…