Wanda Arlene Sheridan(Punky)Sept. 8, 1936 – June 10, 2022Wanda passed away suddenly at Allegan County Medical Care Community. After 85 yrs., we no longer have the pleasure of her presence.At her request, cremation has taken place and no service will be held.Wanda was born in Allegan Michigan to her parents Frank and Marjorie Youtzy. She Read More…
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Obituary: James E. Richardson
James E Richardson of Allegan finished the final lap of his dash on June 10, 2022. Jim was born to Howard and Lillian Richardson in Allegan, Michigan on December 4, 1938. Jim attended Allegan Public Schools and graduated in 1957. Jim joined the Marine Corps Reserves in 1956 because he liked the uniform. He was Read More…
Make every day count
We all need to spend today and the rest of our lives more wisely. With inflation at a 40-year high, we are all having to spend our hard-earned paychecks with care. Life is the same. We have less life today than yesterday. We are all clueless to how much life we actually have left to Read More…
Life as Performance Art
By G.C. StoppelEach week I read publisher Mike Wilcox’s editorial, then go for a walk. Sometimes it is to cool down; other times to think over what he wrote and how it can be applied. The June 9 edition when he wrote about the need to teach civics classes in our schools was the latter.My Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorRiggedSummer and living’s uneasy. In Baldwin an alligator was rescued by police June 11 after a high-speed car chase.An Oak Park man, 40, fled Lake County deputies till his car got stuck between trees on a rails-to-trails path. Karen the alligator tried to flee but was caught after a short scuffle.The passenger now Read More…
Runs for solstice funds, fun un
Saturday’s 20th annual Town Crier runs, which raise funds for Saugatuck High School track and cross-country teams, drew 410 entrants — second only to 2019’s pre-Covid 442 — including (above) Chris Abruzzo, 66, of Souh Haven, who returned to skip rope their entire 5K (3.1-mile distance) and medal-bestowed joyous finishers shown at right. (Photos by Read More…
New lease on old Root Beer Barrel life?
By Scott SullivanEditorWhither The Root Beer Barrel? The iconic structure, again busy selling affordable foot-long hotdogs, more treats, games, history and its signature cold, frothy beverage on hot summer days, is again up for lease reconsideration.Douglas, which owns the rehabbed 17-foot-tall redwood structure and land beneath it on the southwest corner of Ferry and West Read More…
Otsego hosts Wednesday activities for children
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor I’m bored.Many a parent has heard that lament from their children, particularly during the long summer break. Thanks to a collaborative effort between the City of Otsego, Otsego Public Schools and Otsego Main Street, finding something for children to do on Wednesdays this summer won’t be an issue.Through the Summer Fun Read More…
Arts Council seeks volunteers
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Calling local artists: the Otsego Arts Council needs you and your talents.The council is looking for two additional artists who are willing to volunteer to paint one of eight mural panels along the riverfront in downtown Otsego. Each panel measures 4-feet x 8-feet.The Arts Council is also seeking volunteers to prime Read More…
Plainwell reviews Capital Improvement Program
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – The Plainwell City Council was scheduled to review and discuss the 2022 Capital Improvement Program at a special meeting late last week.The Council was also to consider approving a project for water distribution system materials inventory to Underground Infrastructure Services for $212,050.The CIP, the report submitted at the meeting, “informs Read More…