Mrs. Peggy Moncus 69 of Campo Hill, Alabama died Friday January 28, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center. Peggy was born in LaFayette, Alabama August 9, 1952 to the late Alton Henderson and Jean Henderson, she was a member of the Center Baptist Church in Ridge Grove, Alabama and was a textile employee. Graveside Read More…
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Basketball Round-up-Lawton boys win twice
By Ben MurphySports Writer Strong second half lifts Paw Paw girls over PlainwellThe Paw Paw girls basketball team faced a six point deficit at the half of their Wolverine Conference North Division game on Friday. The Lady Red Wolves rallied with a 22-10 advantage in the third quarter though, allowing them to claim a 50-43 Read More…
Traffic roundabout may be in Allegan’s future
By Leslie Ballard Allegan may soon join other Michigan communities that have adopted a roundabout system as the Allegan City Council is poised to vote on a resolution to support the design/construction of a roundabout at Hubbard Street during their February 14, 2022 meeting.The Council has been discussing how to realign Hubbard Street at the Read More…
Otsego High School recognizes RISE students
RISE student Maddy Watson receives her crown during Snowcoming. By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Otsego High School used is annual Snowcoming event to recognize some special members of the student body.Between the girls and boys basketball games against Vicksburg on Friday, Jan. 28, six students from the OHS RISE (Reaching Independence through Support and Education) program Read More…
Lady Rebels head to Elite 8 tournament
By Tanya LovelacePrior to recognizing the seniors at last week’s Senior night basketball game, Coach Hines shared that the Lady Rebels of the 2022 class were a special group of girls. They will be the winningest group of young ladies in the school’s history. A list of their accomplishments include 1A Volleyball State Runner-Up 2019; Read More…
Community rallies to support young leukemia victim
By Pamela Holloway Last week a post was noticed on Facebook in reference to a student at Eastside Elementary School name Alaina. Eastside and JP Powell school will be wearing orange in honor of Alaina White. Alaina is an 8 year old 3rd grader at Eastside Elementary School.In August 2021 she was diagnosed with Acute Read More…
City Hall evacuated due to gas scare
LaFayette City Hall employees had a scare Monday when employees suspected a gas leak. As a precautionary measure, city hall and the police department were evacuated and LaFayette fire Engine 1 and Medic 982 were called to the scene. “I just got the ladies out of there,” said Louise Davis.Both departments were closed to the Read More…
Obituary: Mary Margaret Rice
Mary Margaret Rice, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 28, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 12, 1932, in Calumet, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, immigrants from Yugoslavia, Paul Kalanj and Mary (Stipich) Kalanj.She was also preceded in death by her only sibling, a Read More…
Obituary: Ronald Edward Kendall Sr.
Ronald Edward Kendall Sr., (the original Ron Kendall) passed away Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at his home. He was born Dec. 19, 1942, in Allegan, Michigan, to Wilbert Harold Kendall and Hazel Pearl (Myers) Kendall. He was married to Mary Kendall on Sept. 1, 2000, in Paw Paw.He retired from Coca-Cola in Paw Paw after Read More…
Trailblazers fall to Watervliet, West Michigan Aviation
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorDespite facing a 19-10 deficit at the end of the first quarter against SAC-leading Watervliet on Friday, Jan. 28, Saugatuck boys basketball coach Brian Ward had reason to be pleased.His team shot 50 percent from the field during that opening frame and appeared to be locked in on the offensive end.Then came Read More…