By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KALAMAZOO—It was a busy week for the Otsego girls basketball team.The Bulldogs played three games in a five-day span, beginning with a 48-44 win over Portage Central on Tuesday, Dec. 6, and culminating with a 43-33…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Allegan High School tennis coach Damien Arthur wanted to introduce the sport he loves to a younger generation.And out of the desire came the Allegan Elementary Co-Ed Rec League for students in grades three through five.The…

Fennville Mayor Dan Rastall took to social media to comment on recent discoveries that have given the city “a black eye,” saying residents were owed an explanation about the financial chaos and record-keeping errors that have come to light this…

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Board of Commissioners chairmnan Jim Storey reports that during the last session of the current legislature, the Michigan House of Representatives approved a bill putting a third circuit judge in Allegan County.“This is…

By Leslie Ballard The City Council adopted a resolution at their Dec. 12 meeting, approving an amended plan to develop a hotel at 101 Brady Street.At the last Council meeting, 102 Brady, LLC presented a new plan for a four…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Almost two years after suffering serious injuries in a sledding accident, Otsego sixth grader Jaden Shaffer made his return to the basketball court during a game with Plainwell on Thursday, Dec. 8.And a triumphant return it…

David Orville “Dave” Lowery, age 87, of Mount Pleasant, MI, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant.Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 13,…

Joyce Waterman, 92, of Holland, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 4, 2022. She was born on June 1, 1930 in Allegan, MI to Jack and May Arndt of Allegan, MI. Joyce spent two of her high…

I have a confession to make. I’m a local newspaper addict. I write them, I sell them, and most importantly I read every single one I can get my hands on.Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on your viewpoint, I also…

  If anyone knows where you can find one of those ugly little soft rubbery-like coin wallets, please let me know. If it is before Christmas, bring it over to our place and let my wife know so she can wrap…

By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – A recent announcement by the Michigan State Police post is likely to provide more law enforcement coverage for Missaukee County and neighboring areas.The MSP announced in the coming weeks, it will open a full-time service…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—Damage done to the sixth and seventh greens at Lake Doster Golf Club will cost upwards of $100,000 to repair, according to head golf professional Matt Townsley.“The greens were completely destroyed,” Townsley said. “There was no…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The Christmas season has officially arrived in Otsego and Plainwell.Otsego hosted its Hometown Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 3, with the parade taking place at 6 p.m. followed by the tree-lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m.Other events…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For the second straight year, an Otsego High School student has been selected to the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association All-State Band.Senior Sophie Maxwell, a trombonist, will perform with the elite band at 10:15 a.m.…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Plainwell Middle School student Cameron Larsen recently received some exciting news.Larsen, a seventh grader, has been paired with the Michigan State University Men’s golf team through Team Impact, a program that “matches children facing serious illness…

PORTAGE—The Otsego boys bowling team came out firing on Saturday, Dec. 3, as the Bulldogs bested Portage Central in the opening day of Southwest Michigan Bowling Conference action.Otsego had a 845 in the first game, with a high score of…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The first SAC matches for the Allegan bowling teams were a rousing success.Hosting Gobles at Snowden Sunset Lanes on Monday, Dec. 5, the Tigers cruised to wins by an identical score of 28-2 in both the…

Kathleen Louise (Bishop) Wageley, long time resident of the Warrenton, Virginia area, she passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2022, following a brave struggle with cancer. Her husband of over fifty years, Edmund M Wageley IV preceded her…

James “Jim” Vincent Tew, 82 of Hopkins, Michigan, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 following a valiant fight against leukemia. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on March 15, 1940, he was the son of the late Shirley Vincent and Opal…

On November 23, 2022 Judy received her angel wings, with her caring family by her side at Holland Hospital. Judy (Jones) Curry was born on August 1, 1958, in Allegan. She was the oldest daughter of 5 to the late…