Esther Mae Arndt Godfrey, 101 years old died peacefully on January 31st, 2024, at the Allegan Medical Care Community, Allegan MichiganShe was born to Jacob and Katie Goodman Arndt early on November 22nd, 1922 and was raised on a farm in Monterey Center, Michigan. Esther was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Hopkins, Read More…
Carol Jean Wuis, 76, died peacefully in her sleep on January 16, 2024, at their Texas residence.Carol was born in Ludington, Michigan, in September 1947. In 1969, she married Joe Wuis and was happily married for 54 years.Joe and Carol were avid travelers and enjoyed trips to six continents. Snorkeling was a favorite of Carol’s Read More…
Steve Barber passed away February 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with cancer. Steve was born December 15,1955 to Orrie and Ruth Barber in Allegan, Michigan. He grew up in Allegan and graduated from Allegan High School in 1974. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Read More…
By Gari Voss On February 2, 2024, Consumers Energy announced that a Request for Proposals (RFP) had been issued to seek potential buyers for the 13 Michigan hydroelectric dams identified for decommissioning.August 31, 2022, leadership from Consumers Energy made a presentation to stakeholders of the Calkins Bridge Dam. During the conversation, stakeholders were asked to Read More…
By Gari Voss Allegan Township has some unique characteristics. Like most townships in Allegan County, its approximate 6 mile by 6 mile borders create a well-defined square. But unlike other townships, within those borders, just south of the center, lies the City of Allegan. The geographic composition of Allegan Township brings challenges for the supervisor Read More…
At the Old Folks Hotel a large percentage of the residents were born and raised in the country. That has to be why I like most everyone here. A Country Mouse has a hard time relating to city dwellers. I say Country Mouse because growing up there was a book called “Town Mouse, Country Mouse” Read More…
By Katie McElvy Varsity BoysThe Chambers Academy Varsity Boys’ season came to an end last Tuesday as they hosted the Hooper Academy Colts in a playoff game. Offensively, the Rebels struggled with the Colt press. Defensively, they were outmanned under the goal leaving open layups and failing to get rebounds, and the Rebels fell 34-70. Read More…
By Pamela Whitlow Cheerleaders:Shyneilya Finley aka Shy – parents: Neal Finley and Mary Heard; Escorted by her parents, family and friendsin addition to cheering, shy s extracurriculars are:Being a member of BLA, Softball and track teamFuture Goal: Graduate from college with a degree in Accounting Joy Robinson aka Sunshine – parents: Julian and Tolanda Robinson; Read More…
Terry Dunlop was born April 17, 1947, at Fort Sheridan, IL. He became a child of God shortly thereafter when he was baptized. At age two, he contracted viral Encephalitis, which left him with Cerebral Palsy.Terry graduated from Paw Paw High School and then graduated from ITT Tech., Indianapolis, as a draftsman. He worked 31 Read More…
John Edward Conner, age 75, of Lapeer, (formerly of Kalamazoo) died on Sunday, January 14, 2024.John was born April 15, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, class of 1966. He went on to earn his associate’s degree in accounting at Parsons Business School and later furthered his education Read More…