John G. Kleinheksel, age 75, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Corewell Health Meijer Heart Center.He was a lifelong farmer with his family and was very proud working alongside his two sons. He had a passion for God’s land and raising livestock. John loved to watch his granddaughters show 4-H pigs.John was Read More…
By Gari Voss It is time to consider possible routes into Allegan’s Downtown for spring and summer 2024. Procrastination is no longer an option. Whether drivers are in favor of roundabouts, or not, the MI Department of Transportation (MDOT) has created a tentative schedule for beginning work on M-89, and the Roundabout that will organize Read More…
Staff and students at Otsego’s Washington Street Elementary School received a Literacy Leader Award from the organization TalentFirst on Tuesday, Feb. 27.The award, which was presented as part of a ceremony that served as an informal kickoff to National Reading Month in March, was given in recognition of Washington Street’s outstanding achievement in reading skills.The Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Congratulations are in order for a pair of businesses in downtown Plainwell.Bushel & A Peck and Passiflora were among the small businesses selected to participate in the Optimize Main Street program.Sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the program is designed to support eligible businesses by providing technology-based technical assistance and Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor January is School Board Appreciation Month. The first full week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. There are appreciation days for school employees such as principals, librarians, custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, resource officers and substitute teachers.There is, however, no specific day, week or month to honor school superintendents.That’s why Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MONROE—After VEX Robotics held its state championships for middle school and high school teams the previous two weeks, it was time for the elementary teams to take center stage.The VEX IQ State Championship took place at Monroe County Community College on Saturday, March 2. And a team sponsored by the Plainwell Read More…
For 50 years I marched around the woods marking trees. My daughters’ friends thought I was a forest ranger, which would have been less pay but more fun, but the correct terminology is Consulting Forester. Every day I would gear up in tall work boots and long sleeves, fully prepared to take on the enemy Read More…
Katie McElvy Varsity SoftballThe Chambers Academy Varsity Softball Team kicked off their season with a pair of wins. First, Chambers faced Springwood and walked away with a 20-10 victory. Sophie Price got the win on the mound while Gabby Coleman led the Lady Rebels at the plate going four for five with four RBIs.The Lady Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent During his comments at the Lanett City Council meeting on March 4th of 2024, Councilman for District One Tony Malone strongly criticized the executive performance of Mayor Jamie Heard since he took office.Speaking candidly throughout his extended remarks, Malone began by commenting “As a member of this council, I would like to Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent Following the recent retirement of LaFayette Police Department Chief George Rampey, a luncheon was held to celebrate the notable occasion at The Venue on Alabama Avenue East in downtown LaFayette during the midday hours of Thursday, February 29th of 2024. City department heads, employees, colleagues and former co-workers were in attendance to Read More…