Neighborhoods in Wayland were told to evacuate Friday after reports of a “major” gas leak. Later the areas were deemed safe and residents were allowed back in to their homes.The Wayland Police Department said the gas line break happened on the south side of Wayland in the area of South Main and Locust around 10 a.m. Wayland Fire Read More…
Allegan County News & Union Enterprise
Mike’s Musings: Controversial movie, music video popular despite cancellation attempts
We tried to cancel but we failed. A movie and a video have been the subject of much controversy for the past few weeks and attempts to cancel them have only fueled the fire to make them more popular.I went to see Sound of Freedom because I wanted to see firsthand what was so controversial Read More…
Life as Performance Art
I expect after Independence Day newspaper columns, TV and social media pundits bemoaning American patriotism is on the slippery slope down. They point out we have lost love for our country. Let’s look more closely.How do you measure patriotism? Ratio of homes with Old Glory on display vs. those without? American flag lapel pins on jackets? Read More…
National Champ
Madison Nieuwenhuis, who will be a sophomore at Plainwell High School, took home top honors in the 100-pound weight class at the USA Wrestling Junior and 16U National Championships. For more about Nieuwenhuis’ national title, see Page B1. (Photo courtesy of Jim Thrall)
City of Otsego passes ordinance regulating food trucks
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Friday, July 14, the City of Otsego announced the implementation of its new Food Truck Ordinance.City officials believe the ordinance is one that will serve the interests of city residents, local restaurants and the food tuck operators.Highlights of the ordinance include the following:
Lyrics on the Lawn returns to Otsego District Library
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation or postponement of numerous events and activities in 2020 and 2021.That included the Lyrics on the Lawn concert series hosted by the Otsego District Library.But the program made its return last summer. And this year, Lyrics on the Lawn is bigger than ever.As there are Read More…
Allegan’s Antkoviaksecures national record
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Hannah Antkoviak shined on the track during her time at Allegan High School, winning Division 2 state titles in both the 100-meter hurdles and the 300 hurdles during her senior season in 2021.And she’s carried over those successful ways to the collegiate level.Competing for Olivet Nazarene University in Bourboannais, Ill., Antkoviak Read More…
Obituary: Triston Lee Bradshaw, 24
Triston Lee Bradshaw, 24, passed away unexpectedly from a car accident on July 9, 2023. Triston was born on his brother’s birthday, May 3, 1999, in Allegan, Michigan. He grew up in the family home on Ida Street, surrounded by a neighborhood of close friends and watchful parents. When they say “it takes a village…” Read More…
Obituary: James J. Miller, 80
James J. Miller, 80, of Allegan, passed away on July 16, 2023. He was born in Allegan, Michigan on February 12, 1943, to William and Nellie Miller.Jimmy is survived by his brother, Steve; niece, Tracey; great niece, Allissa; and nephews, Duncan, Courtney, and Billy.Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, William; mother, Nellie; sister Read More…
Obituary: Everett Harold McEntyre, 87
Everett Harold McEntyre, age 87, of Allegan, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born to Jess and Carmel (Fleeman) McEntyre on June 25, 1936, in Manila, Arkansas.He was a mechanic and loved race cars. He enjoyed building engines. He owned McEntyre Automotive and McEntyre’s Racing Engines. You could always find him at Read More…