As a frequent flyer the last two years have been trying with the mask mandate put in place by our federal government. Flying this past Sunday only exacerbated the situation.Flying out of Orlando is always a challenge but Sunday “takes the cake.” The line-up at 5 am to get through security was truly a nightmare. Read More…
By G.C. StoppelSince I started writing murder mysteries, I have developed a new appreciation for flower and vegetable gardening.There are so many wonderful and deadly chemicals on the garage shelf or garden shed — herbicides, insecticides, cleaning products and more. Plus sharp tools hanging on their hooks — trimmers, edgers, electric cords, scythes, loppers, even Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PAW PAW—The Allegan track teams traveled to Paw Paw, with the boys’ squad coming home with a pair of Wolverine Conference wins.The Tigers beat the host team 73.5-63.5 and bested Dowagiac 94-42.The Allegan girls dropped decisions of 61-34 to Dowagiac and 103-21 to Paw Paw.Sturgis also participated in the meet, but Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Rick Brooks was an institution in Plainwell.Not only did Brooks serve on the city council for 26 years—including 20 years as mayor—but he was also involved in numerous community activities such as Dr. Seuss Night at Ransom Library and the city’s annual Christmas festivities.As a way of memorializing Brooks—who passed away Read More…
By Gari Voss The Elections Office of the County Clerk/Register’s Office coordinates and administers all federal, state and local elections in Allegan County. Spring election turnouts are historically overlooked by voters, but the ballot proposals put forth by schools, cities and townships reflect needs that affect citizens across Allegan County. As May 3, 2022 draws Read More…
By Gari Voss The Elections Office of the County Clerk/Register’s Office coordinates and administers all federal, state and local elections in Allegan County. Spring election turnouts are historically overlooked by voters, but the ballot proposals put forth by schools, cities and townships reflect needs that affect citizens across Allegan County. As May 3, 2022 draws Read More…
By Gari Voss National Volunteer Week 2022 runs from April 17 through April 23, 2022. Faith-based, nonprofit, national service, military service and community organizations depend on selfless individuals to carry out the goals of each organization. The concept originated in Canada in the 1940s and spread internationally. In 1974, the U.S. embraced volunteers, and a Read More…
By Leslie Ballard Christian Neighbors is trying something a bit different this year for their major fundraiser. Thursday, May 12 will see the return of the Reflection of Hope Auction at 5:30 at the Silo while the online auction format used for the last two years will be held May 13-17.Terri Shaler, Executive Director, reported Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Deputies with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash on April 16 at approximately 4:23 a.m. on 58th street near 130th Avenue in Manlius Township. Deputies say preliminary investigation shows that a southbound vehicle on 58th Street had crossed the center line and struck a north bound vehicle on 58th Street.The driver Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANCoach: Mike Chalupa (20th year)Returning letter winners: Lillie Barnhart (throws), sr.; Christa Lambert (throws), sr.; Hannah VandeVorren (throws), sr.; Sabrina Mills (high jump, sprints), jr.; Josie Navarro (distance), jr.Season outlook: Some people see the glass as half empty. Others see it as half full.Allegan coach Mike Chalupa falls into the second Read More…