Constance Virginia (Gerard) Miller, 87, of Hopkins, MI passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Ascension Allegan General Hospital. Born December 17, 1934 and raised in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Lorraine Gerard. Mrs. Miller was a proud farmer’s wife for more than fifty years and enjoyed working alongside Read More…
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Obituary: Robert Dale Truax, 74
Robert Dale Truax of Hopkins, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022. He was born in Allegan to his loving parents, Russell and Maxine (Mudgett) Truax. Robert married the love of his life Diana (Kelly) Truax whom he shared 42 faithful years in marriage together. He was a lover of nature and would spend most Read More…
Ukrainian and American Pain – We must unplug from Russia and China
I’m turning over my column space to my friend, Dr. Glenn Mollette this week. Mollett a doctor and a writer, is of the opinion we need to disconnect ourselves from a reliance on both Russian and Chinese goods. I couldn’t say it any better.America is no longer buying energy or vodka from Russia. Russians can Read More…
Life as Performance Art
Growing up, my favorite television cartoon program was Rocky and Bullwinkle. There were several different segments such as Fractured Fairy Tales, Dudley Doright, Mr. Know It All, and of course, the cartoon of Rocky the flying squirrel and his non-candidate for membership in Mensa friend Bullwinkle the Moose. Often, they had to deal with the dastardly Russian spies, Read More…
Plainwell students bring ‘Cinderella’ to life on stage
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Bibbidi bobbidi boo, Plainwell High School presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein version of the musical “Cinderella” just for you.The production opens on Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m., at the Plainwell Performing Arts Center. Performances are also scheduled for Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 27, at 2 Read More…
Ransom District Library hosts Dr. Seuss Night
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For more than two decades, The Friends of Ransom Library have sponsored Dr. Seuss Night in honor of the beloved author’s birthday.And this year’s event—which took place on Tuesday, March 8—was the largest to date with an estimated 400-to-500 people attending.“Overall, the evening was a success,” Ransom Library assistant director/head of Read More…
Pileup closes northbound U.S. 131
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorA weather-related pileup involving nearly two dozen vehicles forced authorities to shut down a portion of U.S. 131 in Allegan County on Saturday, March 12.Police closed the northbound lanes of U.S. 131 at mile marker 49 near Plainwell beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m. following the crash. Those lanes remained closed for more Read More…
Chamber names Steinmann as Executive Director
By Leslie Ballard “I’m excited – he’s got the right skill set for the role of Executive Director” is how Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce President Amy Buzzell described her impression of Aaron Steinmann, who assumed those duties on March 7.Steinmann sees Allegan as “an amazing community with the river, the downtown and so many Read More…
Local Irish dancer heads to world championships in Belfast
By Leslie Ballard Sabrina Mills, an Allegan High School junior, is counting the days until she leaves for Belfast later this month to compete in the 50th Irish Dancing World Championships. Only 1% of the Irish dancers worldwide quality for this event.The Oireachtus Rince na Cruinne (official title of the World Championships) is the highest Read More…
Man arrested after attempting to run over officer, hijack car
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Saturday March 12, 2022 a Deputy with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on M-222 in Watson Township. While trying to stop the vehicle, the vehicle fled from the Deputy and a short pursuit took place. During the pursuit the suspect vehicle Read More…