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Life as Performance Art

The other day I ran into a longtime friend I haven’t seen for the better part of the year, even though we live less than a mile apart.We quickly caught up, exchanged news and realized we are both appalled by a huge challenge looming on the horizon and closing in fast. The time has come Read More…

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European-type castle goes up for sale in county

By Gari Voss The news hit the realty pages and social media on November 15, 2025. Castle Van Kula in Allegan County was listed for $1.2 million. The 7,527 sq. foot residence designed and built by Charles VanKula was completed in 1998 as one of his entrepreneurial endeavors with the assistance of CVK Construction and Read More…

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Mike’s Musings: Why America Needs Controlled Borders, Not Open Ones

The debate over America’s border policies often gets tangled in national politics, angry cable-news segments, and social-media shouting. But beneath all that noise, the issue comes down to something our readers in Allegan, Clare, Van Buren, St. Joseph, Calhoun, Jackson and the communities we cover understand very clearly: a nation—just like a town, a home, Read More…

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Holiday spirit shines bright in South Haven over weekend

By James Windell It couldn’t have been a more fitting holiday kickoff than the Holiday in the Park event on Friday, November 28, 2025.The event, organized by Visit South Haven, brought people to downtown South Haven where everybody was having fun.By 4:00 pm, the downtown area, especially around Dyckman park was bustling with people as Read More…

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Gobles tree farm sends nearly 650 Christmas trees to military bases

State Rep. Pauline Wendzel took part in the 20th annual Trees for Troops event hosted by Wahmhoff Farms Nursery, Gobles. Nearly 650 trees were loaded Monday morning, Dec. 1, by approximately 100 volunteers (including Wahmhoff representatives) into FedEx trailers and will be delivered to military bases in Hurlburt Field, Florida, Fort Rucker, Alabama, Fort Polk, Read More…