By Scott SullivanEditorInformation ParadoxWe all know black holes are all-devouring dead star corpses made of millions of tons of stellar ash compressed into an infinitely-dense point whose gravity is so strong it warps space and time; not even light can escape it.Some of us also “know” much of this is theory.I write about black holes Read More…
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Otsego track teams upend Plainwell to open season
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—Despite cold, breezy conditions that featured wind-chill temperatures in the low 30s, the Otsego track teams had a hot start to the season.The Otsego girls took first place in 11 of the 17 events to post the 86-50 decision over archrival Plainwell at Streidl Field on Tuesday, March 29.And the Otsego Read More…
Plainwell man urges others to sign up as organ donors
Dominick Anastasi is back to playing catch and coaching his sons in basketball, baseball and football. He’s grateful for the experience, considering about two years ago, he was too weak to even throw a baseball.Initially diagnosed with pancreatitis, the 41-year-old Plainwell resident underwent several treatments, including having his gall bladder removed, but nothing seemed to Read More…
Sugar Palace opens doors in downtown Plainwell
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Brandy Williams has felt at home in the kitchen from the time she was a child.“I got started when I was probably about eight years old,” Williams said. “My sisters and I started creating a lot of concoctions and experiments. I’ve been doing it ever since.”Williams’ passion for creating tasty treats Read More…
Ransom Library offers ‘Spring Into Fitness’ series
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With the doldrums of winter officially behind us, you may be interested in ways to ramp up your level of activity.If so, then Ransom District Library’s Spring Into Fitness Series might be just the thing for you.The series includes a wide range of activities such as a walkers/runners group, yoga, Zumba, Read More…
Otsego Destination Imagination team goes global
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Destination Imagination team from Alamo Elementary School in Otsego has conquered the state of Michigan.Now, it has its sights set on the world.The five-member Bubble Buddies team took first place in their division at the 2022 State Tournament on Saturday, March 26. Next up is the Global Finals in Kansas Read More…
Springing to life
Few things better than spring on the shore in the spring of life, when you can wear cool clothes and be photogenic to boot. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
City OKs plan for structure already built
By Scott SullivanEditorBetter late than never may be the case with The Dunes Resort, where an accessory building’s site plan review was approved by the Douglas Planning Commission after it had been erected, with conditions.City council Monday scheduled a special hearing April 18 about requiring the Midwest’s largest gay resort to build a sidewalk in Read More…
Douglas man sentenced for hit-and-run
By Scott SullivanEditorA Douglas man who pleaded no contest to a June 20 hit-and-run that killed an 88-year-old woman was sentenced last week to one year in jail and three years of probation for failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in serious impairment.Ryan Cubbage, 35, will also have to perform 400 Read More…
Communities offer spring clean-up options
By Gari VossCorrespondent Communities across Allegan County are discovering unwanted items in yards and along streets and roads. To assist in the clean up process, many cities and townships allow residents to take advantage of a variety of services. These opportunities are not intended for daily household trash and garbage pickup or recycling, but they Read More…