William Jene Martinez, a man of analytical mind and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on November 14, 1956, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Nestor and Wilma (Spencer) Martinez. William’s life was marked by his intelligent approach to challenges and his commitment to service. He served honorably Read More…
Daniel “Danny” Robert Miller, was born March 18, 1960, in Allegan, Michigan to the late C. Eugene and Betty Miller. Growing up, Danny enjoyed playing outdoors, skiing, and wrestling. He earned a black belt club ranking in judo and competed in wrestling at the collegiate level. He graduated from Allegan High School, where he met Read More…
Jody Lynn Peters, 60, of Allegan, MI passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home. Born December 24, 1963 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Walter D. and Normadien W. (May) Grauman and was the wife of Gregory Peters. Jody had been a longtime member of the Allegan Fraternal Order of Read More…
By Gari Voss Michigan voters approved a constitutional amendment in the November 2022 election. Now all voters can go to early voting sites and cast their ballots. The 9-day window for early voting began Sat., Feb. 17, 2023, and ends on Sun., Feb. 25th.By contacting polling places, the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office reported “6,587 Read More…
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…
By Gari Voss Paulette and Tim Carr attended the January 8, 2024, City Council meeting to request that the Allegan Area Arts Council (AAAC) receive permission to begin their Art Reach Project. Art Reach is an initiative that will display the work of local artists in public spaces around Allegan.The partnership with the City of Read More…
Last week Mardi Gras rolled into the Old Folks Hotel. I’ve been all over the world (that’s an exaggeration, I have been to Canada) but I’ve never seen a Mardi Gras parade. I’m certain it’s because the look of the whole thing is like Satan’s Circus, and under Maxine’s supervision, the devil never got any Read More…
Mr. John C. Howell, Jr., 76 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Public Visitation will also be held Monday, February 19, 2023 from 9:00 AM CST until 11:00 Read More…
Mr. William C. Felton, 68 of Auburn, AL passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Felton will lie in state one hour prior to funeral service.Funeral Service will be held on Read More…
Mr. Charlie Joe Staples, 69, of Alexander City (formerly of Randolph County) died Friday, February 9, 2024, at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Birmingham. Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. William Russell officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.Mr. Staples is Read More…