Groucho Marx would famously flick his cigar, raise his eyebrows, and ask contestants on his television quiz show, You Bet Your Life, “Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb?” It’s a quick question, and the answer is a bit further down in this column. Grant was born two hundred years ago in late April 1822. Until a few decades ago that two Read More…
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Disinformation board needs to be scrapped
Say what?I was aghast when I heard President Biden had created the “Disinformation Government Board” in an effort to combat what he and his minions think is “disinformation.”Like most Americans, I believe free speech is a God-given right protected by the United States Constitution. I, like everyone else ought to be able to say what Read More…
Otsego baseball drops close game to Vicksburg
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorVICKSBURG—The Otsego baseball team found itself on the short end of a pitcher’ duel on Thursday, May 6.Otsego dropped the game to Vicksburg 2-1 in a contest that featured just seven combined hits between the two teams.The second game of the scheduled doubleheader was postponed due to rain.Kyle Lingbeek started for Otsego Read More…
Enlightening stones
Stones immaculate were the quarry for Will Rodriguez of Grand Rapids and other seeks Saturday on the Pier Cove Park beach. “This,” he held up one, “is a lightning stone.” “Why is it called that?” we asked, noting apparent veins adhering the concretion. “Was it fused by a bolt?” “Never stop making up things,” he Read More…
Trails: call of wild takes foot foot
By Scott SullivanEditorThe RiverWood Council, new name for the Tri-Community Trail Master Plan Committee, announced more updates in its just-released spring newsletter.Among them is keep working with Saugatuck Township to increase access and improve amenities at the township’s Tails ‘n’ Trails Dog Park north of 134th Avenue and east of 63rd St., just west of Read More…
Council gives thumbs up to ORV’s on city streets
By Gari Voss Monday, May 9, 2022, the Allegan City Council finalized several pressing pieces of business. For the crowd in the audience, the most important piece was the ordinance that would allow ORVs on Allegan Streets. For city maintenance, it was approvals of purchase orders to purchase needed equipment. For the overall well-being of Read More…
Wings of Hope auction offers something for everyone
By Leslie BallardEveryone likes an auction with variety and that’s what bidders will see when they sign onto the Wings Of Hope Hospice Night of Hope online auction May 19-21.A Deluxe Tenpoint Crossbow, a cottage rental in the UP, a diamond ring with a .70 carat central diamond and .6 carat surround in a 14-carat Read More…
Sparse turnout approves school millage requests
By Gari Voss The May 3, 2022 election results have been tabulated. Across Allegan County, the voter turnout was sparce, but millage requests did well across Allegan County.The average voter turnout across the county was 11.84%. Examining the votes cast found that Otsego Township had the highest turnout of 21.85% casting votes for the Allegan Read More…
Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk opens Tuesday
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Once known to travelers as “The Gateway to the North,” Clare has become a great destination as well for visitors to the center of the state with celebrations, festivals and great events throughout the Clare County area.Now this famous little city is giving travelers another special reason to visit the community this Read More…
Fertilizer truck overturns- stinky clean-up
When a tanker truck overturns, and leaks out on the road and surrounding area, cleanup can be a nightmare, as officials discovered when it happened last Thursday afternoon. What made things especially difficult, however was what the tanker was hauling – 9,000 gallons of liquid manure.Along with a picture on Facebook last Friday, Clare EMD Read More…