By Gari Voss The Elections Office of the County Clerk/Register’s Office coordinates and administers all federal, state and local elections in Allegan County. Spring election turnouts are historically overlooked by voters, but the ballot proposals put forth by schools, cities and townships reflect needs that affect citizens across Allegan County. As May 3, 2022 draws Read More…
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Area volunteers celebrated during Volunteer week
By Gari Voss National Volunteer Week 2022 runs from April 17 through April 23, 2022. Faith-based, nonprofit, national service, military service and community organizations depend on selfless individuals to carry out the goals of each organization. The concept originated in Canada in the 1940s and spread internationally. In 1974, the U.S. embraced volunteers, and a Read More…
Christian Neighbors offers options for hybrid auction
By Leslie Ballard Christian Neighbors is trying something a bit different this year for their major fundraiser. Thursday, May 12 will see the return of the Reflection of Hope Auction at 5:30 at the Silo while the online auction format used for the last two years will be held May 13-17.Terri Shaler, Executive Director, reported Read More…
Deputies investigating fatal accident on 58th St.
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Deputies with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash on April 16 at approximately 4:23 a.m. on 58th street near 130th Avenue in Manlius Township. Deputies say preliminary investigation shows that a southbound vehicle on 58th Street had crossed the center line and struck a north bound vehicle on 58th Street.The driver Read More…
Marion baseball gets pair of one run wins
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Marion baseball team played a pair of close contests to get the year going in Bear Lake on Monday. Fortunately for the Eagles they were able to walk away with wins in both, getting 3-2 and 10-9 wins in West Michigan ‘D’ League play.“This was a good night for us Read More…
Clare track teams hope to keep winning tradition alive
by Ben MurphySports Writer The Clare track teams have annually been some of the best in the state. Their veteran head coaches expect nothing different this spring, as they look to keep the team hardware and individual accolades pouring in.The boys will be once again have Adam Burhans as head coach, as he enters his Read More…
Obituary: Virginia Irene Curtiss
Virginia Irene Curtiss- age 85 of Farwell, passed away on March 31,2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born on January 26, 1937, to parents Charles and Iris (Green) Brown in Farwell, Michigan. She attended Farwell Schools, graduating in 1955. Virginia married who would be the love of her life for Read More…
Postcard from the Pines: Coming of Age
Every ten years the Federal Census Bureau releases the information contained in a census. Most recently released, 72 years after it was taken, is the US Census of 1950.If you are a family history/genealogy/ancestry geek like I am, you already know that the census is out there, ready for eager eyes. I was especially excited Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: I’m pretty sure spring has sprung…maybe
Well, after a brief peek at the coming summer weather earlier this week, we are back to just a bit cooler – and closer to average – spring temperatures again.Along with just about everyone else in town, we took advantage of that gorgeous 70 degree plus weather, and spent some time enjoying being outside without Read More…
DPW says concession stand, sidewalk fix will soon be completed
By John RaffelCorrespondent Department of Public Works supervisor Derek Wing said the sidewalk by the Methodist Church needs to be fixed. He added the work on the concession stands at the ballpark has begun and he expects it to be completed before games.It was pointed out there are trees in the park that need to Read More…