By Jason WesseldykSports Editor EDWARDSBURG—The Otsego girls basketball team fell behind early in its Wolverine Conference clash with Edwardsburg on Friday, Feb. 9, and never fully recovered.The Bulldogs fell behind 15-8 after one quarter and eventually fell by a 50-28 final score.“As the final score shows, points were hard for us to come by,” Otsego Read More…
Author: Jordan Wilcox
Saugatuck girls avenge earlier loss to Martin
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—On Friday, Feb. 9, the Saugatuck girls basketball team had the opportunity to avenge its lone loss of the season.The Trailblazers did just that.Getting a combined 33 points from senior Brook Simpson and junior Kennedy Gustafson, Saugatuck earned the 47-36 road win over Martin.The victory was the ninth straight for the Read More…
Allegan boys bowling posts comeback win
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BRONSON—Following the two baker games in its SAC non-divisional match against Burr Oak on Monday, Feb. 12, the situation appeared pretty dire for the Allegan boys bowling team.After all, the Tigers dropped both bakers—135-122 and 168-152—to fall behind 10-0.But as is so often the case, appearances were deceiving.Allegan bounced back to Read More…
City of Allegan dismantles Historic District Commission
By Gari Voss The Monday, February 12, 2024, City of Allegan Council meeting brought some tough decisions. The Historic District Commission (HDC) and the Allegan City Council have wrestled with whether the HDC could adequately carry out the responsibilities outlined in the City of Allegan Code of Ordinance, and if anyone would begin enforcing the Read More…
Bulldogs advance in playoffs with wins over Lanett, Fyffe
By Pamela Whitlow The LaFayette Bulldogs hosted a post season sub-regional playoff game last Saturday against the Fyffe Red Devils at the Dog Palace in LaFayette.LaFayette advanced to the sub regionals after defeating county rival Lanett 51-38 in the Class 2A Area 6 finals last Tuesday night.The Fyffe Red-Devils came in as a formidable opponent Read More…
Humor: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
My heart made it 91 years without any problem. No outside assistance, pacemaker or meds, were needed to keep the clock ticking. I’m 95 now, so that means around 2020 things started to go south. Dr. Holmes, the renowned cardiologist who hosts the largest singles bar for gray-haired people (his waiting area) said it was Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Diane F. McCulloh
Ms. Diane F. McCulloh, 66 of Valley, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika.Public Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Peter E. Gunn
Mr. Peter E. Gunn, 61 passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.There will be no public visitation.Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, 9:00 AM CST at Silmon – Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL. Apostle LeeRoy Floyd, Officiating.Interment will follow funeral service at 11:30AM CST in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Kenji Jones
Mr. Kenji Jones, 34 of Valley, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center, Valley.Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 2:00 PM EST until 6:00 PM EST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024, 1:00 PM Read More…
Obituary: Major George L. Boyle
(Ret) 1932 – 2024 Visitation will be at Langley Funeral Home on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.George L. Boyle, a decorated Air Force veteran, skilled pilot, and beloved family man, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Read More…