ALLENDALE—The Allegan boys track and field team kicked off their season at the Laker Challenge at GVSU on Wednesday, March 23.Top finishers for the Tigers included the following: Josiah Flora placing 17th in the 200-meter dash; Josh Hansen placing 22nd in the 60 dash; Drew Ellis placing 23rd in the 800; and the 4×300 relay team Read More…
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Saugatuck soccer collects win over Zion Christian
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor After suffering a loss against South Haven in its opening game of the season, the Saugatuck girls soccer team was hoping to break into the win column when it hosted Zion Christian on Friday, March 25.And that’s exactly what the Trailblazers did.Jenn Schock scored a pair of goals and the Saugatuck Read More…
Otsego Library hosts book event with Terri DeBoer
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor You’ve seen her on your TV for more than three decades.Now, you can see her in person.Terri DeBoer, the longtime meteorologist at WOOD-TV and founding co-host of the station’s lifestyle show “eightWest,” will be at the Otsego District Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.At the event, DeBoer will read Read More…
Plainwell receives Water Utility of the Year award
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Earlier this month, the Michigan Rural Water Association held its Annual Conference at the Soaring Eagle Resort in Mt. Pleasant.And the City of Plainwell was among the municipalities to be honored during the event.Plainwell’s Department of Public Works received the 2022 Water Utility of the Year Award on Thursday, March 17, Read More…
Otsego looking to fill positions
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The City of Otsego is accepting letters of interest from individuals who would like to be considered for one of the two open seats on the City Commission.Both terms end in November, at which time the new members of the commission could run for re-election if they so choose.To be considered Read More…
Clock strikes midnight for PHS’s production of ‘Cinderella’
Plainwell High School’s production of “Cinderella” is officially over, but the memories made by cast members and attendees will last well into the future.PHS performed the show three times, beginning with opening night on Friday, March 25. An evening performance followed on Saturday, March 26, with a matinee performance on Sunday, March 27.Audience members for Read More…
Obituary: Patricia Rozek, 79
Patricia Anne Rozek, 79, of Fennville passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at her home.Born Aug. 14, 1942 in Harvey, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Dennison II and Maude (Mueller) Dennison.In 1959 she met the man who would become her husband, George Rozek. They wed on Sept. 30, 1961 and enjoyed Read More…
Obituary: Robert Allen, 77
On March 19, 2022, Robert James Allen passed away peacefully in his home in Douglas at the age of 77.Robert was born on June 26, 1944, in Holland. He graduated from Holland High School in 1962.Bob enlisted in The United States Air Force and served his country for four years, then was employed by The Read More…
Allegan temporarily closes bridge, dam removal plans continue
By Leslie Ballard Allegan has two infrastructure projects planned, one of which begins in April and will affect pedestrians and motorists who use the historic bridge.Beginning April 4, the bridge will be closed to all traffic as road paving and bridge reconstruction begins. The roads between M89 and the bridge and the bridge to 2nd Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Michigan’s beauties evident during tour
Michigan really is a winter wonderland. I came to that conclusion after my girlfriend and I took a state mini-tour two weekends ago.It began and ended at Metro Airport, but the hundreds of miles we traveled in between providing breathtaking scenery and genuinely friendly people was invigorating for this soul.Our first destination was Boyne Highlands, Read More…