Randy passed away, Monday, June 19, 2023 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born April 13, 1955 in Allegan to Harold and Bonnie (Zoll) Gomber. Randy worked for over 30 years for Otsego Public Schools as a custodian where he was loving known as Mr. Randy. In his leisure time he enjoyed mowing his Read More…
Age 76 of Plainwell, MI passed away on June 19,2023 in Fall Creek, WI at his daughter’s home.He was born in Eau Claire, WI on October 23, 1946, to Leslie “Skip” and Betty (Carlson) Halvorsen. Richard grew up in Eau Claire, WI before the family relocated to Waukegan, IL. He attended Waukegan High School before Read More…
It was with great relief that I read the publishers of the late PG Wodehouse have summoned up the courage to reprint his tales of Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves, odd-ball uncles, fierce and ditzy aunts, and an assortment of other characters. They bumbled their inept way through life, and yet someone how managed to Read More…
The popularity of UFC has eclipsed boxing and kickboxing ten-fold. I can remember going to my first local match about fifteen years ago. It was in a ballroom, and there wasn’t a seat to be had. Local fighters, our friends and neighbors got into the ring, after a few months training and scrapped until one Read More…
By Gari Voss The Allegan City Council met on Monday, June 26, 2023, after many of the councilmembers enjoyed the food trucks set up around the city for Fork in the Road. The meeting began with requests for help with water bills from two property owners. The two property owners have not requested that the Read More…
By Gari Voss The 4th of July 2023 falls on a Tuesday. Several communities are taking advantage of the long weekend to enjoy celebrating the independence of the American colonies from England with extra activities. In addition, popup fireworks will be happening. Several things to remember: Lake Doster, Plainwell: Tuesday, July 4, 2023Enjoy a day Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Last week, the state MIHI office and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity recommended funding the Allegan County Broadband expansion plan, county commissioner chairman James Storey said.“The chosen contractor for this effort, 123Net, submitted a grant proposal for $35 million to extend high speed access to 12,000 residents and Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Looking for some family-friendly summer activities in the Otsego area?The City of Otsego and Otsego Public Schools have you covered on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons.The city and the school district are again partnering to sponsor Otsego Summer Fun Nights Tuesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. The program, which began on Read More…
Plainwell junior Cayden Henckel (12) embraces classmate Brooklyn Timpe following the Tro-jans’ 2-1 loss to East Grand Rapids in a Division 2 girls soccer state semifinal game. The loss was the first for Plainwell—which finished the season at 18-3-3—in 19 games dating back to early April. For full story, see Page B1. (Photo by Jason Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The City of Plainwell’s restoration project involving Jersey Street is underway.The project began Monday, June 19, and is slated to be completed by Friday, June 30. That timetable is weather-dependent.Intermittent road closures should be expected during the duration of the project, which is scheduled to be completed in multiple phases.Those phases Read More…