By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Nearly two years after Otsego Public Schools broke ground on its new aquatic center, the facility is nearing completion.And the district is inviting the public to a sneak peek during an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24.OPS superintendent Jeff Haase is eager for the opportunity to Read More…
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Creative Arts Festival slated for Saturday, Sept. 30
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The month of September is entering its home stretch.And that, among other things, means it’s almost time once again for the Creative Arts Festival in downtown Otsego.This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Clarrisa McDonald is the chairperson of the Creative Arts Festival.“As always, Read More…
Otsego cross country teams shine in Peoria, Ill.
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PEORIA, ILL.—Otsego cross country coach Steve Long has never been one to shy away from tough competition.And on Saturday, Sept. 16, his teams took on some of the toughest competition the program has ever faced at the 42nd Annual Richard Spring Invitational at Detweiller Park in Peoria, Ill.“The teams that we Read More…
Allegan tennis places third at home invitational
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Allegan boys tennis team came away with a pair of flight championships at its home invitational on Saturday, Sept. 16.The No. 1 doubles team of Jackson Morrie/Cole Muenzer and the No. 4 doubles team of Joe Sosnowski/Ely Barnhart each finished the day at 3-0 to finish atop the flight standings.As Read More…
Obituary: Phyllis Lucille (Belden) Thomas
Phyllis Lucille (Belden) Thomas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 at her home. Born on January 4, 1934, in Dorr, Michigan, Phyllis lived a life marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity. Phyllis, known for her strong work ethic and commitment to her community, worked at Allegan Read More…
Obituary: Larry J Ter Avest
On September 12th, Larry J Ter Avest went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family. To honor Larry’s wishes we will not list his achievements, other than to say he loved his Lord and Savior and always wanted to honor Him with his life. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He Read More…
Obituary: Wanetta Marie Armintrout
Wanetta Marie Armintrout, age 99, passed away peacefully at her home in Moline on September 10, 2023. She was born in Moline on June 10, 1924, the daughter of Alton and Gertrude (Van Horn) Frank. It was in Moline that she was mostly raised, alongside her grandparents and even her great-grandparents. She had a special Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Pull them I say, if it means pain goes away
It’s no fun getting old. Although your mind remains sharp your physical attributes begin to deteriorate.In my case it is my teeth, that seem to be rotting away at a rapid clip. I’ve been to the dentist a dozen times this year and am preparing as I write this to go again. I can’t think Read More…
Life as a Performance Art
Every September my mother spent several dollars buying boxes of rolls of caps for my genuine Roy Rogers Six Shooter. If we needed more ammunition she was more than happy to foot the bill. The reason for this was simple: starlings. We were directly under their flight path, and our hillside was covered with oak trees. The starlings flew Read More…
Despite Nelly reschedule, Fair breaks records
By Shawn Brennan The 171st Allegan County Fair kicked off on Friday, September 8, with country music headliner Jake Owen and opening act, country musician Jameson Rodgers.Saturday brought an unexpected disappointment when rapper Nelly was a no-show due to being stuck on a runway after appearing at the Video Music Awards, but he made it Read More…