Roger Hugo Zantello, age 84 of Allegan passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Ft. Myers Florida. Roger was born July 7, 1939 in Kalamazoo, son of the late Hugo and Helen Zantello and had lived in the Allegan area for over 80 years. Roger was an avid farmer, loved golf and spending Read More…
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) Calkins and husband of Kathleen Jean (Lanting) Calkins. Earl was a proud graduate of Hopkins Read More…
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 bit of humor at our politicians. Once, when someone asked him if he knew any new Read More…
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 AND WATSON; OF THE ALLEGAN COUNTY VILLAGE OF HOPKINS.Election Day November 7, 2023, can separate Read More…
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 she could determine where the kitten was, but she could not locate it,” explained Joe. Read More…
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 East.It is the Middle East I am most concerned about. With Israel going to war Read More…
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 a fall kickoff event in September before hosting a Halloween event earlier this month. Both Read More…
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 to treat others and I try to follow that lead.”In recognition of her volunteer work, Read More…
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 stepped down after serving nine years on the board.Dafoe, 39, is originally from Ohio. He Read More…
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, Oct. 17.Allegan did lose its first match of the evening, finishing on the wrong end Read More…