In mid-July, Traverse City hair salon owner/stylist Christine Geiger drew national attention for posting on social media anyone ID’ing neither man nor woman is not welcome at her business.“If a human identifies as anything other than a man/woman,” she posted on Facebook, “please seek services at a local pet groomer. You are not welcome at Read More…
I sometimes stand in wonderment at the inefficiencies and heavy handedness of our federal bureaucracy. As a taxpayer I think the sheer number of federal government employees and their inefficiencies costs us billions a year, and we need to get better at helping the people that pay their salaries. Most of us have had our Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For the past four decades, B&C Trophy—located at 544 E. Morrell St. and accessible off M-89—has been a staple in Otsego.And even though owner Sherry Schumaker recently announced her retirement, B&C will continue to be part of the community.The husband-and-wife team of Jesse and Brandy Blanchard are the store’s new owners. Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The calendar will soon change from July to August.And that, among other things, means it’s time once again for the annual Summer Celebration at the Ransom District Library.This year’s celebration, which features an island party theme, is set for Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.Ransom head of patron services Read More…
Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan, and for many of us, the ‘take home lesson’ is about caring for someone in distress. We know the story: A man was on the road between Jerusalem and Jericho when he was attacked by bandits. They roughed him up, took his money, and left him for dead Read More…
Passed away Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at the Wings Home, Allegan. Betty was born May 22,1931 in Allegan, daughter of the late Carlton and L. Irene Cook and had lived in the Alleganarea her entire life. Betty had worked at Allegan Public Schools for many years and then went back to school earning her license Read More…
Sheila Ann (Louden) Shaw, 86 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Kauhale Otsego with her family by her side. Born May 3, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clell and Elaine (Sawdy) Louden and the wife of Barton Robert Shaw. As a young lady, Sheila Read More…
Joyce Marie Ilmberger, 85, of Allegan, MI passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home with her family at her side. Born March 5, 1938, in Watson Township, she was the daughter of the late Fred Bishop Clark and Rebecca Helen (Hathaway) Clark and was the wife of John Joseph Ilmberger. Joyce was a Read More…
By Gari Voss The formal Civil War Gravestone Celebration for Pvt. Staring included a program led by Commander Len Sheaffer, of General Benjamin Pritchard Camp 20. The Honor Guard was conducted by members of the Hopkins FFA. FFA advisor and coach Comer Skinner shared how the FFA uncovered the grave. Historian Amanda Strickfaden gave an Read More…
By Gari VossCorrespondent The Allegan City Council took action to address safety items plus approved requests to keep the city moving forward.Emergency SirensThough the City of Allegan is not required to have sirens for their emergency system, there are four strategically placed around town. Currently, the siren that has been on the fire station is Read More…