By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan sheriff deputies report a 20-year-old Grand Rapids man was killed in an accident on early afternoon on Monday.Deputies reported at approximately 1:39 p.m. sheriff’s office deputies responded to a fatal injury crash at the intersection of M40 highway and 110th avenue in Trowbridge township. According to a press release from the Read More…
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Postcard from the Pines: The Good Dr. Youngman
I’m thinking that it’s time to retell an updated version of the some of the stories of people and places in Marion’s past, before any more of them vanish from sight or memory. Too many have already. This week’s story belongs to Dr. Douglas Youngman, MD.If you are of a certain age, you certainly remember Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Happy April Fool’s Day!
Since today is April 1st, I’ve had a little fun looking up some famous April Fool’s jokes on the Internet.According to Snopes.com, this just for fun holiday began in the 1500s when the Gregorian calendar took over from the Julian.Since the Julian calendar began April 1, those who forgot the change and attempted to celebrate Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Will Gasper
Will Gasper has spent an extraordinary amount of his life giving back to those in need.He’s spent the last six years working as the Grief Support Services Manager for Hospice of Michigan out of Cadillac. Along with his wife, Patti, the couple has spent much of their lives giving back to their communities through their Read More…
Gas prices hover slightly over $4 a gallon
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Area gas prices are still above $4 per gallon but have been below the national and state averages.As of March 31, AAA reports the national average is $4.22 per gallon. The state average is $4.09 per gallon.Osceola Coutny is at $4.02 per gallon.Other neighboring counties are also posting similar averages.Mecosta Read More…
Because of snow, area superintendents look to back up last school day
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Area school superintendents are gearing up for the final two-plus months of the 2021-22 school year.Because of snow days and other cancellations, superintendents have had to examine the number of days they will be required by the state to remain in school.“We are also being asked when our last day Read More…
Safe Harbor Marinas buys Tower, SYS
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Tower Marine of Douglas and Saugatuck Yacht Service have been sold after 65 years in the Peterson family to Safe Harbor Marinas. Safe Harbor, the world’s largest owner and operator of marinas, with more than 130 such facilities across 24 states and Puerto Rico, also acquired the Red Dock real estate Read More…
Green Koi kicks in for Wishbone, Rainbow
Douglas’s two-year-old Green Koi cannabis dispensary has launched a Bridging Local and Global Charity initiative benefiting Wishbone Pet Rescue locally and the Rainbow Railroad internationally. Ethan Del Stone said he and Green Koi co-owner David Setzke “have always had an altruistic element at our core. This is our way of taking our charitable drive up Read More…
Local governments share pot pie
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Municipalities allowing marijuana sales will receive $56,453.44-per-licensed shop in revenues from the state next week, according to just-released Michigan Department of Treasury figures. That means Douglas (with Green Koi and Afficianado dispensaries) will receive $112,906.88, Saugatuck Township (New Standard) and Fennville (City Hall Dispensary) $56,453.44 EACH; and Saugatuck city which opted Read More…
Citizens tell Council, LaFayette schools must stay open
By John West A large group of concerned citizens turned out at the LaFayette City Council meeting on Monday night to voice their concerns over the current school consolidation plan. Local resident Tammy Seroyer spoke on behalf of the group. Seroyer read from a resolution asking Mayor Vines and the LaFayette city council to donate Read More…