During the Grand Opening for Safe Harbor at its new location on Sherman St., Executive Director Lori Antkoviak explains to Brad Van Melle, who represented Lakewood Construction, how each group such as Lakewood Construction would have a wooden pinwheel erected…

By Gari Voss The City of Allegan’s Fire Department responded to numerous calls beginning Monday, April 10, 2023. The most heartbreaking took the life of a local resident.Fire broke out on the second story of the home at 252 Russell…

Gerald Albert Schafer, 90, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born February 5, 1933 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Herman and Lilla (Thompson) Schafer…

Marjorie Louise Johnson, 91 of Allegan, Michigan, went to her eternal rest on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born July 11, 1931 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and…

Daniel Lee Kaylor, 69, died at home in West Olive, on April, 1 2023.Dan was born in Allegan, MI on Feb 13, 1954, to David and Arvilla Kaylor. His parents died in 1961 and he was raised by Lyle and…

Team members and mentors for the Otsego High School robotics team–the Alotobots–were all smiles at the Michigan State Championship. (Photo provided) The Otsego High School robotics team–the Alotobots–is team number 5152. (Photo provided) Competition at the Michigan State Finals was…

Jessica Santman has been named New Driver Educator of the Year. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor When Jessica Santman finished reading the letter she’d received from the Michigan Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association, she wasn’t quite sure what…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Top 10 finalists for the Henry Pestka Art & Poetry Contest were recently announced.Plainwell High School student Laura Groner was included in that group for her painting “I Will Remember.”Groner and the other finalists will…

By John RaffelCorrespondent At its Monday meeting, Plainwell city council members were scheduled to enter Closed Session to review and consider the applicants who have requested confidentiality as permitted under Michigan Open Meetings Act MCL 15.268 Section 8 (f) for…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorEAST LANSING—The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently announced its school classifications for the 2023-24 school year.And a pair of Allegan County schools are on the move.Martin is moving up from Class D to Class C, while…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANCoach: Chris Newburn (first year)Returning letter winners: Drew Ellis (sprints, mid-distance), sr.; Titus Smith (hurdles, sprints), sr.; Eli Festerling (hurdles), sr.; Ezra Demann (throws), sr.; Joel Antkoviak (throws), sr.; Luke Ellis (sprints, long jump), jr.; Dominik…

Gordon E. TerryDairy and Frozen Foods ManagerGordon passed away on March 31, 2023 in Lecanto, FL. His recent broken hip led to health issues that he bravely faced until the end.Gordon was born, raised and lived in Allegan, MI, enjoying…

One of the ball fields at Memorial Park is underwater on Monday, April 3, 2023. Work at the park will improve drainage. The Fennville City Commission on Monday, April 3:Police chief: Was informed interviews are continuing for the Fennville Police Department…

For residents with homes along Swan Lake, the rising flow of Swan Creek affected the lake level and covered yards. The spring rains often cause residents to rethink how to find ways to control water flow during floods. Pictured above,…

My alma mater’s alumni office phoned me recently, seeking money of course.The student making the cold call mentioned it had been quite a while (a few decades, really) since I had last visited the school. When I asked how he knew, he…

As I sit here with a walker at my side, I have gained a newfound affinity for those that must endure ailments and pain. You see I’ve been very healthy all my life, and never have had surgery. I didn’t…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGAN“New” is the operative word for Allegan this season.“We’re in a new conference, competing against new players and coaches and playing on new golf courses,” Allegan coach Bob Loftus said. “When you add all of that…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Make it two wins in a row to start the season for the Otsego girls tennis team.The Bulldogs bested Middleville 7-1 on Tuesday, March 28, to improve to 2-0 for the season.Aly Aldrich accounted for the…

    Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice, was renowned for her sharp and caustic tongue.  She was also famous for a needlepoint pillow she took to parties.  She would find a seat and set the pillow on the cushion next to her: It said: “If…

Peggy Arlene Anderson, age 93, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at home. She was born April 20, 1929 in Calspar, Michigan to Mabel and William Bauers, the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Manistique High School and on…