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Former APS employee charged on five counts of CSC
By Gari Voss James Baird, a former vision specialist in Wayne County schools and ex-employee of Allegan County schools, was charged with five counts of criminal sexual conduct on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. The action was taken after suits were…
Traffic Circle open house well attended
By Leslie Ballard “A good crowd” attended the MDOT Open House on February 2 and City Hall to study diagrams and ask questions about the traffic circle (roundabout) that will be located at the Hubbard Street intersection at 89 and…
Hopkins District library goes fine free
Hopkins District Library will no longer charge late fines on books and other circulating materials, effective immediately. The library board unanimously voted to join a growing number of libraries no longer charging daily late fines on overdue materials.A growing body…
Mike’s Musings: Trade deficit with China continues to grow
Not too long ago on the occasion of my birthday, I was presented with a balloon, as well as other gifts. Unfortunately, the balloon did not last long. It escaped out the door wall and headed to the skies. My…
Otsego’s Mother-Son Game Night features lots of fun
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A life-size version of the classic game Hungry, Hungry Hippos was among the big hits at this year’s Mother/Son Game Night at Otsego High School.“Hungry, Hungry Hippos is always one of the most popular activities,” said…
Plainwell hosts second annual Chocolate Stroll
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—Calling all chocolate lovers.The City of Plainwell is hosting its second annual Chocolate Stroll throughout the downtown area on Saturday, Feb. 9, with sweet deals being combined with sweet treats just in time for Valentine’s Day.City…
Plainwell robotics team earns first place
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HUDSONVILLE—Another week, another outstanding performance for the Plainwell Robotics Club.The Plainwell High School team So Many Problems joined forces with alliance partner Sinking Slowly from Jenison High School to take top honors at the Hudsonville VEX…
Life as Performance Art
As you might have noticed I keep coming back to the theme of respect. We give it and we earn it. It is a rapid exchange of an intangible element in our life, flowing back and forth faster that the weirdest…
Mike’s Musings: Time to get control of Big Pharma
I’m not a fan of Big Pharma. If you read my columns regularly you know I have railed against the industry consistently. After all the sacrifices we made through the COVID pandemic, I think it is time to give them…
Otsego boys secure overtime win against Vicksburg
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor VICKSBURG—The story of the boys basketball game between visiting Otsego and Vicksburg on Friday, Jan. 27, was the free throw line.Otsego went 24-of-31 at the charity stripe, while Vicksburg was just 4-of-8.The result was a 57-50…
Allegan bowling teams beat Comstock
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KALAMAZOO—The Allegan girls bowling team entered its showdown with Comstock at Continental Lanes undefeated.And the Tigers left the match the same way, improving to 11-0 with a 24-6 win.The Allegan boys also won, claiming the 26-4…
Obituary: Louis Albert Thierwechter
Louis Albert Thierwechter went to be with his Lord on January 27, 2023. He passed away at Spectrum Manistee Hospital with his wife of 59 years, 8 months at his side. Lou was born on July 24th, 1939 in Bay…
Obituary: Wayne Andrew Krotz
Wayne Andrew Krotz, 65 of Hopkins, Michigan, left this world for his Heavenly home on Monday, January 23, 2023 with his family by his side. Born December 10, 1957 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Robert…
Obituary: George R. Corsiglia
George R. Corsiglia 9/9/1935 – 1/29/2023George Richard Corsiglia, age 87, of the Saugatuck-Douglas area, passed away on Sunday, January 29th, 2023, at the Clark Home in Grand Rapids, after a two-year period of failing health. He is survived by his…
Obituary: Jon Paul Dowler, 52
Jon Paul passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 in Holland. He was born June 29, 1970 in L’Anse, Michigan, the son of Lucia “Peach” Dowler. Jon proudly served his country in the U.S Navy. After his honorable discharge, he worked…
Obituary: Thomas Lee Coffindaffer, 68
Thomas Lee Coffindaffer 12/17/1954 – 01/23/2023 age 68 peacefully joined his heavenly father on the morning of January 23rd, 2023 in his home with his family and dogs. He is preceded in the death by his parents Rex and Esther…
Obituary: Jimmy L. James, 87
Jimmy passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 13th surrounded by family. He was born October 28. 1935 in the Upper Peninsula village of Nahma to Frank James and Sarah (Sturgis) James. Nahma remained, his whole life, as…
Obituary: Edna Jean Gregersen, 92
Edna Jean Gregersen passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Allegan County, Michigan to the late John C. Gregersen and Emma Nelson Gregersen.Edna is preceded in death…
Foundation events to chase away winter blues
By Leslie Ballard Need something to raise the spirits and dispel these gloomy winter days?The Educational Foundation of Allegan Public Schools (EF) has scheduled two events that enable attendees to enjoy themselves in the coming weeks while providing funds for…
