By Gari Voss “It is difficult to believe summer is coming to an end,” was shared by many as realization hit that this was the end of activities around Allegan. The weather was picture perfect. Friday held the last Rollin’ on the River with The Elijah Russ Collaborative. Saturday’s Fire Department’s Breakfast was delicious, and Read More…
Here we go again- or I would like to say, I hope not. I continually hear rumblings that COVID vaccinations are again going to be required and masks mandatory in some locations. Will this lead to more schools and business shutdowns? It better not. New COVID vaccinations are being rolled out in September, and President Read More…
Remember timelines we had to make in elementary school history classes? We drew a horizontal line, then vertical dashes to mark im-portant dates. For example, in February we might mark the 12th as Lincoln’s birthday, Washing-ton’s birthday 10 days later. If we had a good teacher, we would fill in a few other days with Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorLabor Day is rapidly approaching, marking the unofficial end to the summer season.And for businesses in downtown Plainwell, that means it’s time once again for the annual Island City Sidewalk Sales.This year’s sales are slated for Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26. The time for both days is 10 a.m. to Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A new school year is upon us.That means the Michigan High School Athletic Association fall sports season is starting up.And a new student-pass option will allow students at Otsego High School and Plainwell High School to attend both home and away events for one price.The new Wolverine Conference Student Pass costs Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor If you’ve stopped into the Otsego District Library lately, you might have noticed a change.The circulation desk has undergone a makeover as a way of improving sight lines of the building and front door for library staff members.The project began on Monday, Aug. 14, and was finished by the end of Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTINLast season, Martin claimed the 8-Player Division 1 state championship thanks to a 74-24 win over Merrill in the title game.What’s the Clippers plan for an encore this season?Duplicate that feat, of course.“Our lone goal is to repeat as state champions,” said Martin coach Brad Blauvelt, who enters the season at Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—An early season battle of state-ranked volleyball squads took place in Otsego on Monday, Aug. 21.And it was the host Bulldogs who prevailed over visiting Hamilton by a score of 25-14, 19-25, 25-16, 25-15.Otsego entered the match ranked 10th in Division 2, while the Hawkeyes were an honorable mention.Three Bulldogs amassed Read More…
In August of 2022, Consumers Energy hosted a public meeting to discuss the future of Calkins Bridge Day. On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 6pm, CE will hold a follow-up meeting to inform the community about possibilities for this dam and 12 others that will lose their hydroelectric licenses between 2034 through 2041.The series of Read More…
By Gari Voss It was a full house at the Griswold Auditorium on Saturday evening August 19, 2023! The Save Lake Allegan committee invited Ryan Hurd to headline an evening of music that also featured Aaron Eshuis, Joey Hyde, and Carter Faith. The sounds of Nashville, Tennessee rose to the rafters as these singers, songwriters, Read More…