Sunday marks the twenty-first anniversary of the terrible tragedy of 9-11.Everyone over 70 remembers where they were, what they were doing and how they felt when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. It was truly the end of our age of innocence.Not many are still alive, but some are still able to remember Pearl Harbor Read More…
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Faces in the Crowd: Clay Dougherty
For those who’ve happened to swing by Marion Schools over the last couple of weeks, there’s a good chance they’ve seen one of the newer faces at the school: Clay Dougherty.Clay, a 2011 Farwell graduate, was recently hired to be Marion’s School Resource Officer, in conjunction with his work as a police officer with Osceola Read More…
County mulls health insurance for commissioners
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Osecola County commissioners were presented with a proposal this week at its meeting for the commisioners to be provided with health insurance.Commissioner Roger Elkins, of Evart, said no action was taken.Elkins said county administrator Tim Ladd provided some options for increasing pay for county commissioners and provided figures if they Read More…
Unemployment drops 0.3 percent in Osceola
By John RaffelCorrespondent Osceola County’s unemployment for July was at 4.7 percent according to data released recently by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB).This ranks Osceola County in a tie for 24th place among the state’s 83 counties for the lowest unemployment rate. Osceola is tied with Clinton, Emmett and Wayne counties.Livingston Read More…
Osceola agrees to contract with MMDC
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners voted at its meeting earlier this month to approve the board chair to sign the contract as presented by Middle Michigan Development Corporation with a start date of Sept. 6, 2022.“They also do Isabella and Clare counties,” commissioner Roger Elkins of Evart said. “It’s Read More…
Reed takes over as principal at Otsego High School
Jason WesseldykSports Editor After spending the past five years as principal at Lawrence High School, Thomas Reed has taken the same position at Otsego High School.Reed replaced Herve Dardis, who retired after a 22-year tenure at OHS.According to Reed, Otsego was the perfect next step in his career.“I’m a big believer in small schools,” said Read More…
Attorney General Nessel pays visit to Plainwell
Jason WesseldykSports Editor The City of Plainwell welcomed Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to town on Tuesday, Aug. 30.Nessel—who was in the area to visit Martin Public Schools as part of her office’s school safety initiatives—took time to stop in at several small businesses and Christian Neighbors in Plainwell.Martin Board of Education trustee and Allegan Read More…
Otsego prepares for Purple Week festivities
Jason WesseldykSports Editor No one fights alone.That’s the slogan for this year’s Purple Week at Otsego High School.Taking place from Monday, Sept. 26, to Friday, Sept. 30, Purple Week will raise awareness and money for the Van Andel Institute in the ongoing battle against cancer and Parkinson’s Disease.Otsego Public Schools communications director Holly McCaw act Read More…
Otsego girls upend state-ranked Jenison at Rustbuster
Jason WesseldykSports Editor GRAND JUNCTION—The Otsego girls cross country team faced a tough early season test at the Southwest Michigan Rustbuster on Wednesday, Aug. 31.It’s a test the Bulldogs passed with flying colors.Otsego, ranked fifth in Division 2, took home top honors by edging out Jenison—ranked sixth in Division 1—by a margin of 26-32.Plainwell was Read More…
Allegan golfers compete in conference jamboree
Jason WesseldykSports Editor VICKSBURG—Playing in the SAC jamboree hosted by Schoolcraft at States Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 1, Allegan placed seventh with a score of 231.Zoe Bronkema finished second in the individual standings with a 41, while Leah Snyder carded a 51 to place 11th.Adison Barrett shot a personal best 65 and Audrey Brink Read More…