Back in the bad old days, suicide was a felony, a serious criminal offence with substantial penalties. That might seem a bit odd since someone who took their own life is dead and cannot be charged with a crime. True, but the ancient Roman law had a bit of a twist to it. Committing suicide was Read More…
By Gari Voss Monday, July 17, 2023, the Horseless Carriage Club turned back the hands of time as they travelled the streets of Allegan. This was the second leg of their annual 5-day Celebration of Brass III tour.The 2023 Tour of the Horseless Carriages began at the Gilmore Car Museum on Friday and Saturday, July Read More…
The first of two reports linked to the City of Fennville finances and procedures showed no criminal actions but highlighted many irregularities that caused accounting confusion over five years.“Our many analyses uncovered information which identified (with the exception of the noted issues) that these transactions, although unusual, were authorized and/or reasonable,” said the report delivered Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – On Sunday evening, deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 140th Ave and 47th St in Overisel Twp for a personal injury crash.According to a report from the sheriff’s department, the preliminary investigation showed that a Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on 140th Ave and disregarded the stop Read More…
This has been a concern for many in the USA. Some of us believe our economic foe is exerting way too much influence on our country and by buying up U.S. acreage, that influence will only increase. My friend and newspaper columnist (his column is published in over 600 newspapers weekly) Dr. Glenn Mollette lays Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Tuesday, Aug. 8, voters in the Otsego Public Schools District will determine the fate of an 18-mill non-homestead millage that makes up more than seven percent of the district’s annual operating budget.This millage, which has been in existence since 1994, was last approved by voters in 2014. It must be Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Alamo Elementary School in Otsego recently got a new addition to its playground.A StoryWalk was installed on the playground’s walking trail, providing students with the opportunity to hone their reading skills even while they are at recess.Otsego Public Schools elementary literacy coach Gina Watson described the StoryWalk as “a movement-and-literacy-boosting project Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent PLAINWELL – The Plainwell City Council had several agenda items on Monday including holding a public hearing to receive comment on the Act 210 Application from Mark Meszaros (Mosaic Company) for a Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Exemption.The council was also set to consider confirming the Mayor’s appointment of two citizens to various boards Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent PLAINWELL – Community Development Manager Denise Siegel reported at a recent Plainwell City Council meeting an updated offer from Nobis for land at Miller Road.She said Nobis is now offering $25,000 per acre for 20.48 acres for all three (3) lots abutting Lincoln Parkway. The Council agreed it had accepted the original Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK–It’s been said that timing is everything.And while it wasn’t an easy decision, Bill Dunn sensed the time was right for him to step down from his longtime role as Saugatuck High School/Middle School athletic director.“In one sense, there is never a good time to make a decision like this because Read More…