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)
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Big Brothers Big Sisters program returns to Plainwell Middle School
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The COVID-19 pandemic caused the disruption of many long-standing programs and events.One of those was the partnership between Plainwell Middle School and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan.Now, however, PMS principal Ben Manting and his staff are bringing the program back.“We had to take a pause due to COVID, but Read More…
Otsego boys upend Trojans in battle of league unbeatens
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—It was an epic battle for the ages between two longstanding foes who were both trying to secure superiority of the Wolverine Conference.Okay, so maybe that’s a tad bit dramatic. But the dual meet between the boys cross country teams from Otsego and Plainwell at the Trojans’ home course on Tuesday, Read More…
Allegan claims Division 4 regional tennis championship
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With a field that included three state-ranked teams, the Division 4 boys tennis regional hosted by Allegan promised to be competitive with many hard-fought matches.It was just that.And when the dust settled, it was the fifth-ranked Tigers who claimed the regional championship with 17 points.No. 8 Kalamazoo Christian was close behind Read More…
Obituary: Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman
Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman December 10, 1930 – October 11, 2023 Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman, 92 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Golden Orchards in Fennville, Michigan. Born December 10, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late James and Helen (Hornketh) Flowers. She graduated high school in Philadelphia in Read More…
Obituary: Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta
Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta April 29, 1930 – October 13, 2023 Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta, “Larry,” passed away on October 13, 2023 at the age of 93. He stayed on the planet much longer than any of his family expected. We can only chalk it up to the fact that he was a very happy Read More…
Obituary: Matthew Paul “Matt” Watkins
Matthew Paul “Matt” Watkins July 10, 1996 – October 10, 2023 Matthew Paul “Matt” Watkins, age 27, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born July 10, 1996 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of Jeffrey Watkins and Barbara (Watkins) Butler. Matt graduated from Allegan High School in 2014 and enjoyed Read More…
Goose Festival a hit in Fennville
At top left: A giant goose makes its way down Main Street in Fennville on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, as part of the town’s annual Goose Festival. The parade was moved from its traditional Saturday slot to Sunday due to heavy rain. At bottom left: The crowd enjoys the Great Lakes Brass Band on Main Read More…
Dr. Larry LaGattuta, surgeon & visionary, passes
By Gari Voss Many members of the Allegan area mourn the passing of Dr. Laurence (Larry) LaGattuta on October 13, 2023. By the age of 93, Dr. LaGattuta experienced more than most could imagine. After his birth in Antwerp, Belgium on April 29, 1930, his American born parents barely escaped the onslaught of World War Read More…
Bat with rabies found in county
On Friday Allegan County Health Department officials revealed a confirmed case of rabies in a bat within the county.No other details as to the precise location where this infected animal was located, when it was located, or whether there were any human victims that may have been bitten by this bat, were disclosed.While this is Read More…