Earl Edward Calkins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, in Grand Rapids, MI. Born on December 16, 1938, in Hopkins, MI, he was the son of the late James and Mae (Nichols)…

    Where is Will Rogers when we need him?  He’s been gone for the better part of 90 years, ever since he died in a plane crash on a visit to Alaska.  We could use him for his gentle way of poking a…

By Gari Voss Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Allegan County Clerk posted: TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: OF THESE ALLEGAN COUNTY CITIES: DOUGLAS, FENNVILLE, HOLLAND, SAUGATUCK, SOUTH HAVEN AND WAYLAND; OF THESE ALLEGAN COUNTY TOWNSHIPS: GUN PLAIN, HOPKINS, MARTIN, OTSEGO, TROWBRIDGE…

By Saree Miller & Gari Voss The sound of a kitten in distress reached the ears of Joe Leverance as he worked at Baker Allegan Studios on the afternoon of Monday, October 23, 2023.“I sent Deb out to see if…

I’m worried about our southern border. Millions of illegals have poured across the border in Texas and Arizona in the past few years. They come from all parts of the world- Central America, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Lifelong Learners program continues to thrive.The program, a collaborative effort between the community education departments from Plainwell and Otsego, offers senior citizens the opportunity to get involved and remain active in the community.Lifelong Learners held…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Putting her faith into action.That’s the way Gail Hill views her volunteer efforts in and around the Plainwell area.“I call myself a follower of Jesus,” Hill said. “So for me, Jesus shows us how we are…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Otsego Board of Education welcomed its newest member on Monday, Oct. 16.Michael DaFoe was selected from a field of three candidates to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former board president Scott Reitenour.Reitenour…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The SAC portion of the Allegan volleyball team’s schedule ended on a high note.After falling to Delton in straight sets the previous week, the Tigers posted the 25–20, 20–25, 15-11 win over the Panthers on Tuesday,…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—It’s been said that to be the best, you have to beat the best.And in a Division 2 district final on Wednesday, Oct. 18, the Plainwell boys soccer team beat the best.Goals by Gage Truitt and…

Patrick Dennis Bradley, 78, passed away October 19, 2023, at his home. Patrick was born June 15, 1945, in Allegan, the son of Ralph and Donna Bradley.He was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a transportation…

Stevan Richard Oakley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on October 12, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Garden City, Michigan in 1958, Steve moved with his family to…

     After the Bavarian corporal attacked Poland and then blitzkrieged his way through Europe, there were people in England who still thought their leaders should sit down and make nice with Corporal Adolph  That wasn’t going to happen, any more than the…

By Gari Voss The official groundbreaking for the new Allegan Elementary School occurred on October 20, 2023. After a weather postponement from October 13th, architects, contractors, school board members, building administrators, the Allegan High School band, teachers, parents, students, and…

On October 23th, 2023 at 11:25am Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call of an injury crash on M-40 Hwy near 127th Ave in Heath Township, Allegan County. When responding Deputies arrived on scene they found 2 vehicles rolled over in…

By Gari Voss All Hallows Eve will arrive October 31, 2023. Some communities set times for Trick-or-Treating. There are some special opportunities offered by specific organizations. Take a moment to ensure that everyone has a safe, fun evening. The City…

Lawrence woman killed in head-on crash in Allegan County Friday morningA 30-year-old woman is dead and a 71-year-old man is hospitalized following a head-on crash in Allegan County’s Trowbridge Township Friday morning.Around 10:00 a.m. Allegan County Central Dispatch received a…

I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type,…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor If you were out and about in Plainwell on Monday, Oct. 9, you might have come across a unique sight: dozens and dozens of children, their parents and teachers riding their bikes through the streets of…

Otsego High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 10.A total of 37 juniors and seniors were inducted into NHS this year. (Photos provided)