By Jason WesseldykSports Editor STURGIS—Going into the final event of the night, the Otsego found itself looking up at Three Rivers in the team standings at the Division 2 boys regional track meet at Sturgis on Friday, May 15.A few minutes later, the Bulldogs were regional champions.Otsego closed the meet with a victory in the Read More…
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Allegan wins all eight flights to claim regional title
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan girls tennis team added another regional championship to its impressive program history Thursday.But this one came with a historic twist.For the first time in program history, the Tigers captured all eight flight championships at a Division 4 regional, finishing with 32 points to claim the regional title and set Read More…
Life as Performance Art
Memorial Day Monday, May 25 this year, is nigh upon us. Don’t mistake it for the Fourth of July, when our nation’s 250th birthday will deservedly be feted later in 2026, or Veterans Day Nov. 11 each year.Memorial Day began after, maybe even during, the Civil War. Each spring, families in upstate New York went Read More…
Memorial Day to be observed around the county
By Gari Voss Monday, May 25th marks Memorial Day 2026, a day to remember all those who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of the United States. Across Allegan County, veterans, community leaders, and volunteers have planned celebrations to honor those from their communities who gave the ultimate to their country – their Read More…
Recount scheduled for tied Hopkins Schools’ bond
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A recount has officially been scheduled following the tied outcome of the Hopkins Public Schools bond proposal election earlier this month.According to a notice issued by the Allegan County Clerk’s Office, the Allegan County Board of Canvassers received a recount petition on May 13 and will meet Wednesday, May 27 at Read More…
Recall clarity hearing scheduled for Dorr Township supervisor
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A recall clarity hearing has been scheduled for Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling, marking the latest development in the effort to begin a recall campaign against the longtime township official.According to a notice issued by the Allegan County Clerk’s Office, the Allegan County Election Commission will meet Thursday, May 28 at Read More…
New water tower flag can be seen for miles
The American flag waves in the breeze atop South Haven’s new water tower on Blue Star Highway. The flag can be seen for miles. It is very fitting as our nation observes Memorial Day this Monday.
Recount scheduled for tied Hopkins Schools’ bond
By Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher A recount has officially been scheduled following the tied outcome of the Hopkins Public Schools bond proposal election earlier this month.According to a notice issued by the Allegan County Clerk’s Office, the Allegan County Board of Canvassers received a recount petition on May 13 and will meet Wednesday, May 27 at Read More…
South Haven improves to 23-7
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — South Haven’s softball team fell to 23-7 overall on May 16 with a 9-2 loss to Kalamazoo Christian.Madi Duda had two hits for the Rams while Raegan Hahn and Mia Holtmann both had RBIs.Addison Dekoning was the losing pitcher allowing six runs on 11 hits.Earlier in the day, South Read More…
Mike’s Musings: On this Memorial Day
Editor’s Note: I thought I would use my space to sometimes contributor, Jeffrey Brasie. As a Vietnam veteran, he offers a movie, book and TV show that honor best those that served. By: Jeffrey D. Brasie, M.A,This coming Monday, May 25th Americans will reflect and honor Memorial Day. Our Canadian neighbors recognize their Memorial Day Read More…