By Scott SullivanEditorChristmas BirdsCivilized wildlife abounds in these parts, especially with Christmas coming. Hence a Tri-Community Wildlife Committee was born to save us from their/our excesses.The Australian outback saw a similar fate after World War I “soldier settlers” were incentivized to build farms there, prompting native emus to feast on new residents’ fields and gardens.I’ve Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council Monday approved spending $285,337 for water main, sewer and surface restoration on now-closed Ferry Street.That will cover Douglas’s sole responsibility in the two-pronged project to reopen the key north-south link to homes and tourist attraction laying in neighbor Saugatuck.The cost for drain culvert replacement — including private utility relocation, temporary Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When Linnea Lucas took an introduction to psychology class as part of her general education requirements during her first semester of college, something clicked.“I loved tapping into the minds and hearts of people to help bring about positive changes,” Lucas said. “I liked learning about how emotions worked and how life Read More…
Jeffery Haase’s tenure as Otsego Public Schools superintendent will come to an end at the conclusion of the current school year.Haase, who came to OPS in July 2014, recently announced his plan to retire. His final day on the job will be June 30, 2025.“It has been an honor and privilege to spend the final Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Southwestern and Central Michigan Swim Conference held its annual relay meet in Allegan on Wednesday, Dec. 11.And it was Plainwell that reigned supreme, racking up 330 points to outdistance runner-up Marshall by 68 points. South Haven was third with 242 points.Otsego was fourth with 220 points, followed by Allegan in Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—A back-and-forth, gritty and ugly battle.That’s the way Allegan girls basketball coach Sharron Thompson described his team’s SAC non-divisional game against host Martin on Tuesday, Dec. 10.And in the end, it was the Tigers who picked up the victory by a score of 22-19.“Martin put up a fight, but we were Read More…
Elizabeth Sisty of Holland, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by friends on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at age 97. She was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 2nd, 1927. She was sarcastic, feisty and full of drive and compassion. She worked many years in food service, from Herman Miller at the Marigold Lodge to Read More…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ronald Royal Remington on December 11, 2024 in Allegan, Michigan. Ron was born on July 13, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Ron grew up in Bloomingdale, Michigan and was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School. Ron served in the Navy, from 1954 through 1958, Read More…
Marvin Voss Retired U.S. Postal Worker of over 30 years and Michigan Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Marvin Harold Voss passed away December 15, 2024. He was born on July 15, 1940, in Breedsville, MI.In 1960, Marvin enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and then transitioned to the Michigan Air National Guard in Battle Creek Read More…
Lillian Marie Peet age 90 of Clare and Farwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Pioneer Golden Estates of Clare. Lillian was born in South Haven, Michigan in 1934, the daughter of Anker Smith and Mary (Tanczos) Smith. Her family moved to Benton Harbor where she attended elementary school through third grade Read More…