By Scott SullivanEditorWhat the DoveDeliveredA sign outside Gun Lake Casino read words broken into illumined pixels: BONANZA BUCKS. I pumped gas in my tank at the Mobil station across the street and another picture formed. As a boy in my basement, we had a slot machine with nickels in a bowl to keep feeding it. Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas City Council discussed de minimus benefits Dec. 18 in its last meeting of the year.“Internal controls and policies,” treasurer Matt Smith told manager Lisa Nocerini and council Nov. 27, “are an important part of any government’s operation.“They are used to establish safeguards to minimize opportunities to commit fraud, improve accuracy of financial Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Like many in her generation, Rae Ann Ciokiewicz has fond memories of visiting McDonald’s and having a good time in the Play Place.“The children would get to play and enjoy a Happy Meal while our parents talked with others, or hopefully at least got to eat their burger while it was Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored several businesses and individuals in the area.As part of its annual Night of Recognition celebration, the chamber paid tribute to its award winners in five categories: Small Business of the Year; Manufacturing Company of the Year; Front Line Worker of the Year; Community Read More…
The Lifelong Learners program held its Holiday Celebration at the Plainwell High School Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec. 19.The event, a collaborative effort between the community education departments from Plainwell and Otsego, offered senior citizens the opportunity to get together and celebrate the holiday season.In addition to cookie decorating, snacks and conversation, the afternoon Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SOUTH HAVEN—It was an epic battle for the ages when the boys bowling teams from Allegan and South Haven faced off on Tuesday, Dec. 12.Okay. So maybe that’s a little big over the top.But the showdown did feature a matchup between two teams that entered the evening with unbeaten records in Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—It truly was a team effort for the Otsego boys basketball squad in its Wolverine Conference clash with Three Rivers on Thursday, Dec. 21.All 11 players on the Bulldogs’ active roster score at least three points and played at least seven minutes as Otsego posted the 78-52 victory.It was the kind Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—It was a battle of unbeatens when the Saugatuck girls’ basketball team hosted Martin on Friday, Dec. 21.The Trailblazers entered the game at 5-0, while the Clippers were 4-0.And thanks to a big fourth quarter, it was Martin that kept its undefeated record intact.The Clippers outscored Saugatuck 13-3 in the final Read More…
Thomas Arthur Geib, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023. He spent his last few days with family and friends by his side after a long battle with lung disease. He appreciated all the well wishes from everyone, especially the friends he grew up with in Burnips and his friends at the Wayland Read More…
Nancy Lee Smalla, 81, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Wings Home. Born March 15, 1942 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Alton Brownell and Mary Elizabeth (Gant) Gorter and was the wife of Roger Dean Smalla.Nancy graduated from Allegan High School in 1960 then attended Beauty School Read More…