By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Organizers of the Plainwell Days Festival are planning to bring back a popular event following a two-year hiatus.The Senior Expo, which showcases products and services geared toward seniors, is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the festival on Saturday, June 25.The entire Plainwell Days Festival Read More…
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Lockhart honored at Sheriff’s Rodeo
The 26th annual Chambers County Sherriff Rodeo was held this past weekend in LaFayette and a large crowd showed up for the event. Participants in the rodeo came as far as New York to participate. Sherriff Sid Lockhart along with his wife sat in the announcer booth for his last time as Sheriff. Between events Read More…
Plainwell seeks community input
40 lines (6 inches)By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Are you a resident of the City of Plainwell? Or perhaps you own a business in the city. Or maybe you’re part or a community investment stakeholder group.If so, then city officials want your input as they begin the process of mapping out the future of the city.An Read More…
Art fundraiser to to be held to help Ukrainian refugees
By Leslie Ballard Many people are asking what they can do to support the Ukrainians and help the Ukrainian refugees fleeing their war-ravaged country.One action is to attend the Sunflowers for Ukraine fundraiser sponsored by Brave Art Studios & Gallery and the City of Allegan on Saturday, April 30 at Griswold Auditorium from 5-9 pm.Over Read More…
Residents pack city council as ORV’s, marijuana facility debated
By Leslie Ballard Extra chairs were needed to seat the attendees at Monday’s City Council meeting interested in the Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) ordinance or the Special Use Permit for a Marijuana growing facility.The meeting began Lori Antkoviak, Executive Director of Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center, talking briefly about the work Safe Harbor has done for Read More…
Safe Harbor “off to the races” on April 29
By Gari Voss The 14th Annual Lifeline Gala sponsored by the Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) will be “Off to the Races” on April 29, 2022 at The Silo in Allegan. To coincide with the Derby season, the evening of dinner, auctions and awards will be pressing for the finish line to secure the Read More…
Rush receives “Citizens Lifesaving Award”
Members of the Paw Paw Police Department, shown with Rush, secondfrom right, include, from left, Chief Eric Marshall, Officer Matt Johnson, and at far right,Lt. Eric Rottman. The Paw Paw Police Department recently recognized Corey Rush with a Citizen Life Saving Award for his help in saving the life of an individual in February of Read More…
Cold weather fails to dampen spirit at LaFayette Day
Saturday morning was cool but the that did not stop a large crowd from showing up for LaFayette which took place on the courthouse square. The crowd was able to enjoy food from many vendors, crafts of all sorts and singing from local talent. After years past where COVID interrupted the event it appeared everyone Read More…