By Leslie Ballard “Awesome! Can’t wait for it to open up!” and “Yes!!! Yes!! Yes!!!” are just some of the enthusiastic reactions to the Facebook announcement about Tardy’s Underground Comics & Collectibles opening its doors at 228 1/2 Trowbridge Street in Allegan on Friday, January 14th.This will be the second location for Tardy’s Collector’s Corner Read More…
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Commission chair critical of redistricting map
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Board of Commissioners chairman Jim Storey isn’t a big fan of the new congressional map.“The so-called Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission completed its apparent goal to obliterate county lines when it adopted state legislature and congressional district maps on Dec. 28,” Storey wrote in his weekly newsletter. “The Read More…
Fennville to seek four mills for police, fire
Fennville to seek 4 mills for police, fire rising costsThe Fennville City Commission decided Monday, Jan. 3, to seek a 4-mill request for public safety in a special May election to cover rising police, fire and ambulance costs.“The public safety millage is to continue the level of service we have,” said Mayor Dan Rastall. “It Read More…
Revelers ring in New Year on the riverfront
On New Year’s Eve in Allegan, no matter where a reveler stood along the Riverfront, the midnight drop of the 10’6” NYE Ball decorated with 30,000 synchronized LED lights was clearly visible. Crowds began gathering by 8pm and grew until the final countdown to the bewitching hour. Some visitors rented the headphones so they could Read More…
Allegan – 2021 successes; 2022 hopes
By Gari Voss Though 2021 was not the best of times for any community, the City of Allegan can reflect back on a year of rising from the COVID pandemic to discover some bright spots. A trifecta of Allegan business leaders graciously took time to reflect back then project forward.When asked about accomplishments and/or activities Read More…
COVID hospitalizations increasing quickly
COVID Hospitalizations Increasing QuicklyOn Christmas Day, only 10 patients with COVID-19 were hospitalized in our East Alabama Health system. Today, less than a full week later, our COVID hospitalizations are at 34, the highest total since October 6. Furthermore, our overall patient census as of this morning was high, at 283, with additional patients waiting Read More…
Fireworks ring in New Year
Pamela HollowayFireworks ring in new yearDespite the rainy weather citizens of LaFayette, celebrated the 2022 New Year with an abundance of fireworks lighting the sky.
Chambers County schools return to mask mandates
This week the Chambers County School District is reinstating its mask mandate amid concerns of rising COVID-19 cases.Chambers County Board of Education released this statement:“Due to the number of reported positive COVID-19 cases in Chambers County School District, we will begin wearing masks again starting with the professional development day on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, Read More…
Shaver arrested for Dodgen Logging theft
Last Tuesday, Dec. 28, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office responded to Dodgen logging in the area of Chambers County Road 62 and Chambers County Road 53 in regard to a burglary and theft of property. Jeff Dodgen offered a $1,000 reward to the person with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the Read More…
Lanett City Council honors Jackson on 95th
By John West Mrs. Jo Frances House Jackson of Lanett was honored for her 95th birthday on Monday evening by the Lanett City Council. Mrs. Jackson was surrounded by family as Lanett Mayor Jamie Heard read a proclamation and presented her with a plaque honoring her life. Mrs. Jackson was born in 1927 in Lanett. Read More…