Preschool students at Learn ‘n Grow Early Childhood Education Center in Otsego are used to getting their hands dirty outside, as they are explore and play in all kinds of weather conditions.But their newest outdoor adventure is yielding some delicious results.New this school year is a large community garden with multiple plots, one for each Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BUCHANAN—The Niles-hosted Wolverine Conference girls golf jamboree at Orchard Hills took place on Monday, Sept. 8.And as has been the case in the previous two league competitions, it was Otsego that came out on top.The Bulldogs posted a score of 193, while Plainwell was second at 207.Otsego’s Avery Selent earned medalist Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan boys tennis team hosted the Gary Ellis Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 6, placing third in the four-team field with 10 points.Unity Christian took top honors with 22 points, while Traverse City West was second with 12 points. Battle Creek Lakeview placed fourth with four points.Allegan had to shuffle its Read More…
As the story goes, a grandfather was trying to help his young grandson with some history homework for school. The boy was frustrated and asked gramps if he had to study it when he was in school. When the Old said ‘yes,’ the boy replied, “I’ll bet it was easier for you because there Read More…
It happens over and over, an Amish buggy is hit by a car or truck and severe injuries happen to thos in the buggy. Just last week the scene was Clare County, which by the way has had a half dozen such accidents in the last few years. It’s a tragedy when it happens and Read More…
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher For the second time in less than two months, there’s been another major accident at LG Energy Solution. On Saturday, September 6th, there was a massive chemical spill at the Fillmore Township plant responsible for producing electric vehicle batteries, such as those in the Mustang Mach-E.According to a press release from the Holland Read More…
To commemorate Patriot Day and in honor of the 343 members of FDNY who perished on September 11, 2001, the South Haven Area Emergency Services Honor Guard will stand guard at the downtown South Haven Firefighters Memorial on Thursday, Sept. 11.The tribute will run from 8:46 a.m. (First plane hit the north tower) to 10:28 Read More…
By James Windell At the Downtown Development Authority Meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the DDA approved plans to move forward with proposed improvements to the pavilion in the downtown area.In introducing the project at the meeting, Suzanne Brock, DDA Director, said that at the July 9, 2025 DDA Board meeting, the DDA approved moving Read More…
By James Windell South Haven Police Officer Cooper Carns was honored at the South Haven City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.Interim Police Chief Adam DeBoer said that Carns was being honored with a Lifesaving Award because of his quick actions that saved a nan’s life recently.In presenting the award, DeBoer said that Officer Read More…