I commend publisher Mike Wilcox for keeping Michigan Newspaper Association plaques and awards gathered under past publishers Cheryl and Walt Kaechele in Allegan County News offices. It is good to appreciate others’ work.If you read articles, unless strictly business or…

I received a phone call a couple days ago about the Marion MI newspaper office having been raided by police. Being the owner, I was a bit perplexed, because I knew of no such raid. The caller, however, was adamant…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe Lynx Golf Course—located at 900 Lincoln Rd. in Otsego—will host its Fourth Annual Patriot Golf Day on Friday, Sept. 1.The event raises funds for the Folds of Honor Scholarship Fund for military families throughout Michigan, with…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Do you know someone who has volunteered his or her time to help make the City of Plainwell a better place to live?If so, that person could be the 2023 Chris Haas Volunteer of the Year.The…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorThe 2022 season couldn’t have gone any better for the Martin football team, as the Clippers claimed the 8-Player Division 1 state championship.Martin coach Brad Blauvelt and his players began the process of defending that title on…

Wanda May Bergstrom, age 88, passed away on August 2, 2023 at Laurel Oaks of South Haven. She was born on December 27, 1934 to Orville E. and Eva (DeBack) Ketchum in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She graduated from Allegan High School…

    I am delighted to see that some of our elected officials have decided to spend at least part of their summer vacation time holding hearings to investigate UFOs – Unidentified Flying Objects. They are hard at work, and I appreciate…

By Gari Voss Allegan, Speak Up hosted their 2nd Annual Allegan Out Loud: Pride – The Celebration of the Freedom to Love, on August 4-5, 2023.The Friday evening, August 4th, So You Think You Can Drag competition went into the…

On August 1, 2023, a criminal complaint against Leticia Gallarzo of Plainwell from FBI Special Agent Tiffany Eagles was filed with U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally J. Berens with information regarding identity theft which included possessing, transferring, and using the means…

By Gari Voss Wayland has been encouraging the designing of colorful murals around the city. In that frame, alleys have been brought to life using colorful designs and images. What has been termed the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) alley or…

More and more I am told I must provide anything of importance digitally. Heck my Facebook feed is crowded with people purportedly able to make my life easier with the new A! Technology. That’s why when it comes to voting…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Each year, the International Trombone Festival draws hundreds of the premier trombonists from around the globe.Plainwell Middle School student Joshua Pembrook was among the attendees at this year’s event, which took place at the University of…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For the first time in more than two decades, the City of Plainwell has a new city manager.And residents will soon have the opportunity to meet him.Justin Lakamper will be at the Plainwell City Hall Council…

February 24, 1942, to July 28, 2023 Carolyn Eva (Thompson) Miner, born February 24, 1942, in Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully into the open arms of her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2023, with her husband, Donald L. Miner,…

May 25, 1954 – July 18, 2023 Dale Edward Sluiter, age 69 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Dale was born May 25, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to…

Lorna Douglas, age 92 of Wayland, Michigan, passed away on July 28, 2023. Lorna was born on April 13, 1931, in Wayland where she lived her beautiful life.Lorna was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; parents Clifford and Cecil…

By Gari Voss How did the Allegan area filming happen?Homeowner and realtor Carol Sneller reminisced, “Dave, the production manager was in our development and literally walked up to our front door and knocked. He asked if we would be interested.…

When voters in the City of Fennville get their ballots for the November election, they won’t see any candidates listed for four open seats on the city commission. That’s not how it began, and voters will have write-in candidates to…

By Gari Voss Visitors to Allegan during the weekend of July 27-30, 2023, participated in a variety of activities. Thursday – Saturday, local businesses held Sidewalk Sales that included special deals and events. Armed with a Passport to collect stamps…

In mid-July, Traverse City hair salon owner/stylist Christine Geiger drew national attention for posting on social media anyone ID’ing neither man nor woman is not welcome at her business.“If a human identifies as anything other than a man/woman,” she posted…