Allegan County News & Union Enterprise

Plainwell Schools adds Home Outreach Coordinator

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Public school districts across the nation have experienced a decrease in enrollment since the onset of the COVID pandemic, as evidenced by a recent report from the federal Education Department.The report indicates 1.3 million fewer students are enrolled in public schools compared to pre-pandemic numbers, which equates to a decrease of Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise

Otsego cross country teams shine at Spartan Invite

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor EAST LANSING—For all of the success enjoyed by the Otsego girls cross country team—including back-to-back state titles in 2015 and 2016—the Bulldogs had never taken home a first-place trophy at the Spartan Invitational.That changed on Friday, Sept. 16.Competing in the Division 2 race, Otsego had four of the top six finishers Read More…

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Saugatuck boys cross places fourth at Holly Invite

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorHOLLY—Four members of the Saugatuck boys cross country team earned medals at the Holly Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 17, by placing in the top 35.Those solid individual efforts helped the Trailblazers place fourth in the 19-team field Division 4 race with 128 points.Leslie took home top honors with 93 points, followed by Read More…

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Life as Performance Art

      Not too long ago some wise guy or girl came up with the nutty idea that there ought to be age limits on politicians.  Just as here in Michigan and a few other states elected officials can be “termed out,” after a certain number of years, the proponents of this idea think that at some arbitrarily Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise

Nagel shooting determined justified by MSP

By Gari Voss Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Myrene Koch released a statement to the media that the officer involved in the Joseph Nagle shooting on June 16, 2022 would not be criminally charged. After an intensive investigation using numerous sources, “the evidence proves the actions were justified under extreme circumstances.”The announcement and release of the Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise

Fair sets attendance, livestock records

The Allegan County Fair wrapped up the 2022 Fair, Saturday, Sept 17th with some record breaking news! The 1st weekend there were heavy crowds and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias performed on Friday, Sept 9th and Sam Hunt with Travis Denning performed on Saturday, Sept 10th.  Both shows were well attended and the Midways were packed.  They had some rain on Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise

Commissioner removed from office, later returns

Commissioner removed from office, then let back onAn election filing error led to “an odd situation” and the removal then reinstatement of a Fennville City Commissioner over the last month.The issue was discussed by city attorney Dan Martin of Thrun Law Firm PC at the Monday, Sept. 19, city commission meeting.Commissioner Brenda Langston was elected Read More…