Around all the construction in Downtown Allegan, the city celebrated Bridgefest 2023. Locust Street was filled with Community Tents and Arts and Crafts, the Hubbard St. Parking Lot held the Ferris Wheel, Fun House and fantastic food vendors, Trowbridge St.…

By Gari Voss The Allegan City Council received an update from commissions / boards, approved several financial matters, decided to apply for grants, and received an update on the mystery of the water loss.The regular meeting began with a request…

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN –- What’s the significance of a goose to the Allegan County Board of Commissioners?Chairman Jim Storey explains.“At the May 25 Board of Commissioners meeting, Rob Sarro, our administrator, introduced new wall clocks for the various buildings…

I’m having a hard time believing that the former president of the United States might go to prison because he kept classified documents at his home in Mar-A-Lago.Isn’t that what all presidents do. I dare you name me one that…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Addyson Thomas had no trouble finding ways to stay busy during her time at Otsego High School.In addition to being president of the National Honor Society and treasurer of the Student Council, Thomas also participated in…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Island City Festival is back in full force.After being cancelled due to COVID in 2020 followed by one-day events the past two years, the festival returns as a multi-day event for 2023.The festivities kicked off…

The Otsego Public Schools’ Bulldogs Bookin’ Bus will be making stops on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer to provide students in the district with opportunities to check out books. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The 2022-23 school year…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ANN ARBOR—The Otsego girls tennis team made a little history on Saturday, June 3.Making it to at least the quarterfinals in five flights, the Bulldogs amassed 11 points to finish in a tie for sixth place.…

August 31, 1959 – May 26, 2023 Steven L. Yerxa, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away on May 26, 2023, at the age of 63. He entered his Heavenly home at 8:35 pm at Ascension Borgess…

Edgar Allen Guigue, 98 of South Haven, Michigan, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born April 7, 1925, in Port Huron, Michigan, he was the son of the late Eli and Mary (Olsen)…

Tod Matthew Hatfield, 62, of Otsego, MI passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Ely Manor in Allegan.  Born July 15, 1960 in Plainwell, he was the son of the late Floyd and Darlene (Risner) Hatfield.  Tod was the owner…

     Decades ago, when Montreal hosted a world’s fair, a friend of my parents had only three days to see everything.  For a normal person, that would not be sufficient time, but he was not someone considered normal.   People said he was dumber…

By Gari Voss Bridgefest Activities to watch for…Downtown Allegan may be under construction, but that should not dampen Bridgefest fun. Wonderful experiences can be found in every corner of the city on June 10. The shops will be open with…

Pictured is Dr. Doug Greer, the school district’s new superintendent. By Gari Voss After a search process facilitated by the Michigan Leadership Institute that began in February 2023, the Fennville Board of Education selected Dr. Doug Greer as the school…

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Commission chairman James Storey has announced Allegan and neighboring shoreline counties were cited last week for ozone (smog) designation as temperatures soared into the high 80’s and 90’s.“The designation from Michigan’s environmental agency,…

Dedicated police coverage will return to Fennville City in July, more than six months after the police chief resigned and after two candidates for the chief role backed out at the last minute.The city commission on Monday, June 5, voted…

I wrote an opinion a couple weeks ago about AI, and how it is fast invading many aspects of our society. One offshoot of AI is ChatGPT, a very popular application that students and professionals use to create reports, essays…

By John Raffel Correspondent MCBAIN – Grayling defeated McBain 4-2 in a predistrict game on Tuesday to end the Ramblers’ baseball. “Suan Kim pitched really well tonight,” McBain coach Shaun Mulder said. “I’m really proud of how far he has…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor THREE RIVERS—The first game of the softball doubleheader between Otsego and Three Rivers on Tuesday, May 23, ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Bulldogs.After plated a run in the top of the seventh inning to take…

Dean Edward Beatty, 92 passed away, Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan Michigan. Born October 23, 1930 in Detroit Michigan to Joseph and Jean Beatty. United in marriage to the late Margaret Mary O’Connell on November…