Jordan Wilcox Assistant Publisher Gregory Hite and Bridget Bureau are the newest owners of the Buckhorn Saloon in Lake– but before they purchased the bar, they ran businesses in Dorr, Byron Center, Coopersville, and all around the Grand Rapids area. Now they could face decades in prison for an alleged $2.5 million fraud scheme. Their Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Since being released in 1952, E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web” has come to be recognized as a classic of children’s literature.Not only has the book sold more than 45 million copies, but it has also inspired multiple film adaptations, including the 2006 live-action version starring Dakota Fanning and the voice work of Read More…
The cafeteria area at Otsego High School was transformed into a medieval castle as the school’s choir department hosted a Medieval Dinner on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16.The evening featured a show, a full dinner and a concert of holiday songs.During the meal, cast members would approach random guests and ask them to Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With the return of wintery weather on Monday, Dec. 18, the Plainwell Department of Public Safety and the Plainwell Department of Public Works recently issued a reminder to residents regarding the ordinance regulating overnight parking.Per the ordinance, parking a motor vehicle or trailer overnight, within the right-of-way of any public street Read More…
Sherlene Marie Schmitt-Belden passed away December 04, 2023. Sherlene was born to Stanley and Bethel (Root) Schmitt on November 23, 1945, the fourth of seven children. Sherlene loved her family and would do anything for anyone who needed it. She was kind and loving and embraced those who always needed it most. Sherlene went back Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GALESBURG—Talk about getting defensive.The Saugatuck boys basketball team surrendered just 13 points through the first three quarters and cruised to the 48-34 win over host Galesburg-Augusta on Friday, Dec. 15.The win was the third in a row for the Trailblazers, evening their overall record at 3-3 after opening the season with Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Allegan 38 Bridgman 46Katelyn VanAtter scored a game-topping 17 points in Allegan’s road game against Bridgman on Thursday, Dec. 14.That was the good news for the Tigers.The bad news? That wasn’t enough to prevent Bridgman from claiming the 46-38 victory.Allegan trailed 20-12 at halftime and 32-23 after three quarters.“We just had Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor NILES—The Otsego bowling teams traveled to Niles on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and came away with a split decision.The girls team won 22-8, while the boys team fell by that same score.“The girls didn’t have their best nights of the year, but they picked each other up well enough to get the Read More…
Bu Gari Voss The Wayland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) under the leadership of Director Holli McPherson has stepped out over the past years thanks to the Main Street Organization. Main Street fosters the development of especially small towns and cities by bringing together DDA directors and other leaders for the purpose of sharing ideas and Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County commissioner chairman James Storey has pointd out The statue of the Civil War Union Soldier has stood watch at the southeast corner of Allegan’s courthouse square since 1903.This Wednesday, Dec. 20, the statue is scheduled to be moved to a new position at the northwest corner of the Read More…