By Scott SullivanEditorPolice have identified a body that washed up on a private Ganges Township beach Feb. 14 as belonging to Elijah Ramone Cooper, 21, of Chicago.Cooper, identified by dental records, had last been seen Nov. 15, 2023.The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office reported a homeowner in the 2200 block of Lakeshore Drive saw what she Read More…
Author: Jordan Wilcox
Washington St. receives Literacy Leader Award
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Thursday, Feb. 15, the Grand Rapids-based organization TalentFirst announced the first recipients of its Literacy Leader AwardAnd Otsego Public Schools’ Washington Street Elementary was among the five West Michigan schools on the list.Joining Washington Street as honorees were Riverview Elementary in Big Rapids, Meadow Ridge Elementary in Rockford, Dutton Elementary Read More…
Nominations open for Outstanding People for Education
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Do you know someone who has made a positive impact on students who attend Otsego Public Schools or Plainwell Community Schools?If so, then you should consider nominating that person for the 2024 Outstanding People for Education Awards.Sponsored by the Allegan County School Boards Association, the purpose of the Outstanding People for Read More…
Plainwell robotics teams compete at finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GRANDVILLE—The Grandville Competition Center near Grandville Middle School was the site for the Michigan Middle School VEX Robotics State Championship on Saturday, Feb. 17.And four of the 48 teams invited to participate hailed from Plainwell Middle School and are part of the Plainwell Robotics Club.The teams from Plainwell included The Wrecking Read More…
Municipalities offer early voting through Sunday, Feb. 25
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Michigan will hold its presidential primary.And for the first time in a major statewide election, voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots through early, in-person voting.Beginning with the presidential primary, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting. Locations must Read More…
Saugatuck starts fast and cruises past Fennville
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor FENNVILLE—On Saturday, Feb. 17, Fennville hosted its 13th Annual Never Forgotten Games to honor the memory of Wes Leonard and raise money for the Wes Leonard Heart Team.As always, Saugatuck was the opponent.And for that, Saugatuck girls basketball coach Kevin Tringali could not be more thankful.“I knew Wes,” said Tringali, who Read More…
Otsego bowling finishes regular season
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KALAMAZOO—It was a busy weekend for the Otsego bowling teams.The Bulldogs took part in the Wolverine Conference Championship at Revel & Roll on Friday, Feb. 16, before participating in the Southwest Michigan Conference Championship the following day.“It was a weekend filled with bowling, bowling and more bowling,” Otsego coach Chuck Kinnane Read More…
Allegan girls beat Coloma, Black River
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor COLOMA—Make it three straight wins for the Allegan girls basketball team.The Tigers traveled to Coloma on Friday, Feb. 16, and cruised to the 62-27 victory to complete the season sweep of the Comets.Eight of the nine Allegan players who saw game action found their way into the scoring column.“Nearly all of Read More…
Obituary: Phyllis Ann Moored Drozd
Phyllis Ann Moored Drozd 91, a life-long resident and business owner of Allegan County, died on Feb. 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 26, 1932, to Edward and Wilma (Busfield) Moored. In 1953, she married Thomas Teofil Drozd, who was not only her husband but her business partner for 60 Read More…
Obituary: Judy Ellen Shumaker
Judy Ellen Shumaker, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 15, 1943, to Larry and Mary Flegal in Mishawaka, Indiana, and spent her early years in Kalamazoo, Michigan before moving to Plainwell, Michigan in 1953.On August 21, 1964, Read More…