By John West The Chambers County Commission met with Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville last week to discuss the county’s many infrastructure needs. During what Commissioner Debra Riley described as “a short meeting,” the county leaders discussed capital projects including road, water, sewer, and broadband with the senator.“What we do when we go to these meetings Read More…
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Health care initiative kicks-off March 8
The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is spearheading the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative, a $4 million project to improve health care equity by helping underserved communities in the state be more resilient to health disparities, many of which have been exposed during the pandemic. The initiative will launch in LaFayette on March 8.The grant Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorGlamour“Know your audience” is a communications axiom. Say you want to sell lawncare products. What better way than send out mass emails peddling “2022’s Most Glamorous Cities in the U.S.”?“Many of us dream of a ‘Real Housewives’ lifestyle,” it reads. “The mansion, the Bentley, the Rolex, the country club membership …” Boy, do Read More…
Obituary: Clifford Willard Morris
Clifford Willard Morris, age 94, of Allegan, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, with family at his side. He was born July 23, 1927 in Allegan to Clement and Beatrice (Butcher) Morris. Cliff is survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary Lou (Dolan) Morris; his daughter-in-law, Marcia (Tom) Morris; his daughters, Eileen (Jack) Read More…
Obituary: Bobby J. Conley
Bobby J. Conley, 90, of Gobles, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Allegan. Bobby was born August 29, 1931 in Kentucky, son of the late Willie and Shirley Conley and had lived in the area since 1960. Bobby honorably served his county as a member of the US Air Force from 1952-1956. Read More…
Obituary: Kevin Michael Stearns
Kevin Michael Stearns, age 32, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Comstock Park, Michigan.Kevin was born April 4, 1989, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Mary Beth Stearns (Czajkowski) and Michael Stearns.He graduated from Wayland High School, class of 2007, where he was a member of the swim team and enjoyed singing with Read More…
Obituary: Richard Alan Priebe, 66
Richard Alan Priebe, 66, passed away on February 16, 2022. Born in 1955 to William and Jean Priebe, he lived his whole life in and around Allegan. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed his work at Independent Tool. Rich is preceded in death by his beloved wife Denise and their many dogs and cats. Read More…
Obituary: Raymond Garrett, 84
Raymond (Ray) Garrett, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Reta Garrett, and two sisters Veva Hendricks and Janet Trutsch. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 46 years, Nancy; brother, Walter Garrett; daughter, Robin Laraway; Read More…
Otsego mayor battles mysterious medical condition
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Kind. Joyful. Giving. Selfless. Compassionate.Those are just a few of the words that come to mind when Anthony Trobeck thinks about his mom Cyndi, a longtime realtor in the area and the current mayor of Otsego.“Oh man, my mom is the person to pour her whole self into everyone and everything Read More…
Petrie family opens Great Gains Fitness in Otsego
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Petrie family dreamed about opening a gym near their hometown of Martin. But after several opportunities failed to pan out, they thought it might be time to move on from that dream.That’s when the Petries found a building that would perfectly suit their needs.Located at 557 Lincoln Road in Otsego, Read More…