By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—A decade.That’s how long it had been since the Otsego girls basketball team had won the Wolverine Conference championship outright.That changed on Friday, Feb. 20, when the Bulldogs cruised past visiting Paw Paw 70-37, locking up the outright league title in the process.Otsego (16-1 overall) improved to 13-0 in the Wolverine Read More…
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Life as Performance Art
I watched a DVD of George Clooney’s 2005 film, “Good Night and Good Luck.” It’s as relevant now as it was two decades ago in theaters.It’s the story of American news (radio, print and television) Edward R. Murrow when he stood up to Sen, Joe McCarthy.Murrow won fame during World War II when he ran the Read More…
Two Allegan Tech Center students honored for life-saving actions
Two students connected to the Allegan Tech Center were formally recognized at a recent Allegan Area ESA Board of Education meeting for their heroic, life-saving actions that demonstrate the real-world impact of career and technical education.Christian Nichols and Tessa Dyer, both current or former students in the Tech Center’s Criminal Justice and Emergency Medical Services Read More…
Major water main break leaves Allegan citizens without drinking water
By Gari Voss The Drinking Water Warning came from Allegan’s City Hall on Thursday morning, February 19, 2026. The problems began on Wednesday evening at about 8:30pm when the city water team became aware of a water main break. Water Utilities Department Manager Zac Kortz and his crew began the challenge of mitigating the problem Read More…
Boy taken into custody after splatter gun incident at Plainwell Middle School
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A 13-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly shooting two female students with a splatter gun inside Plainwell Middle School on Thursday, Feb. 19, according to the Plainwell Department of Public Safety.Officials say the incident took place at approximately 3:30 p.m. after the suspect was involved in a confrontation with Read More…
Paw Paw wrestler going to state finals
By John RaffelCorrespondent PAW PAW — Paw Paw 165-pound wrestler Kholby Armijo placed third last weekend in the regional meet to advance to the state finals March 6-7 to Ford Field in Detroit.Armijo pinned Chase Kacher of Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 1:27 to open the tournament. He was decisioned 10-8 by Braylon Faile 10-8. Read More…
South Haven Rotary marks 70 years of service
Members of the Rotary Club of South Haven recently marked their 70th year of service to the community. The club was chartered on February 7, 1956. Today the club has 63 active members. Supporting projects locally and internationally, the club has the distinction of 100% of its membership being financial contributors to Rotary International worldwide Read More…
Scholarships awarded by South Haven’s Black History Leadership Society
By James Windell Two scholarships were awarded to graduates of local high schools at the 48th Annual Black History Program at Lily of the Valley Church on Sunday, February 15, 2026.The Black History Leadership Society’s Youth on the Rise Scholarship is an annual award given to a college‑bound student in the South Haven community. The Read More…
City Council approves lifeguard stations
By James Windell The South Haven City Council approved the purchase of lifeguard towers at its February 16, 2026, regular meeting.Although the request to approve the purchase of lifeguard towers and stands were among a number of consent items on the City Council agenda, Councilman Tom Capps asked that the issue of funds for lifeguard Read More…
Holtec explains clearing trees along Blue Star Highway
By James Windell If you noticed that trees have been cut down near the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant along Blue Star Highway, there is an explanation.Some area residents have raised concerns about number of trees that have been cut down.Holtec acknowledges that tree clearing has been under way on the Palisades site and a Holtec Read More…