By Jason WesseldykSports Editor STEVENSVILLE—With his team playing for the first time in nearly three weeks following Christmas break, Otsego girls basketball coach Tony Koshar knew it might take some time to get into an offensive rhythm.What he wasn’t expecting were struggles on the defensive side of the ball.The Bulldogs allowed at least 11 points Read More…
Author: Jordan Wilcox
Allegan boys bowling remains unbeaten
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KALAMAZOO—The SAC boys bowling match between Allegan and Parchment at Revel and Roll on Wednesday, Jan. 10, turned out to be more of a mismatch.The Tigers won both baker games and both match-play games to cruise to the victory by a 28-2 margin.In addition to keeping the Tigers unbeaten at 5-0 Read More…
Obituary: Allyson Elizabeth (Wall) Evans
Allyson Elizabeth (Wall) Evans, 20, of Allegan, MI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024. Born into the loving arms of Rodney and Jean (Rial) Wall on August 13, 2003, she was a gift from God from her first breath. Allyson loved Jesus and gave her life to Christ at the tender age Read More…
Obituary: George F Bush Sr.
George F Bush Sr., 88 years old, began his external life in Heaven on Christmas Day in his home surrounded by family, cats and three dogs. George was born in Allegan and raised in a loving home with 4 siblings, with him being the eldest. He lived life with a positive attitude that brought cheer Read More…
Obituary: Arlene J. Sebright
Arlene passed away, Friday, January 12, 2024, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born February 17, 1937, in Hopkins, the daughter of Gerhardt and Esther (Schafer) Kerber. Arlene worked as a custodian for Hopkins Public Schools for 30 years until her retirement. She enjoyed raising her family and taking care of her home. Read More…
Life as Performance Art
When I was old enough I joined the Odd Fellows lodge. There wasn’t much choice in the matter, as the men in our family had been members for over a century. I was initiated and encouraged to attend their monthly meetings, which I did. At first, if only because it was new, I found it interesting. Read More…
Snow, frigid temperatures signals arrival of winter
By Gari Voss The meteorologists said the snow was coming, and that it did. The heavy, wet sloppy mess came in first. The sludge was plowed and shoveled out of the way. There was muttering from those who had just finished clearing the driveway when the plow returned, but the eyes focused on the weather Read More…
Gobles basketball eyes more wins
By John RaffelCorrespondent GOBLES – Gobles boys basketball coach John Curtis is confident his boys basketball team will be earning more wins.“At this time we are 3-6 and struggling with consistency on the offensive end,” Curtis said. “We are a very young team and start one freshman and a sophomore. Our goal is to continue Read More…
Obituary: Bertha Mary (Haley) Bastian
Bertha Mary (Haley) Bastian, of Lawton, peacefully passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the age of 88. Bertha was the daughter of Duane and Ethel (Lull) Haley, born Aug. 23, 1935.Bertha spent 54 years serving the residents of Lawton. Regardless of the name on the door, she was always the smiling cashier behind the Read More…
Paw Paw Township Supervisor submits letter of resignation
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Township Board at its Jan. 8, township board meeting, accepted a letter of resignation from Supervisor Donald Stull.The resignation was effective Wednesday, Jan. 10. Stull said in his resignation letter, “It has been a sincere pleasure working with all of you. I’ve served for 21 Read More…