By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Do you know someone who has made a positive impact on students who attend Otsego Public Schools or Plainwell Community Schools?If so, then you should consider nominating that person for the 2024 Outstanding People for Education Awards.Sponsored by the Allegan County School Boards Association, the purpose of the Outstanding People for Read More…
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Plainwell robotics teams compete at finals
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GRANDVILLE—The Grandville Competition Center near Grandville Middle School was the site for the Michigan Middle School VEX Robotics State Championship on Saturday, Feb. 17.And four of the 48 teams invited to participate hailed from Plainwell Middle School and are part of the Plainwell Robotics Club.The teams from Plainwell included The Wrecking Read More…
Municipalities offer early voting through Sunday, Feb. 25
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Michigan will hold its presidential primary.And for the first time in a major statewide election, voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots through early, in-person voting.Beginning with the presidential primary, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting. Locations must Read More…
Otsego bowling finishes regular season
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor KALAMAZOO—It was a busy weekend for the Otsego bowling teams.The Bulldogs took part in the Wolverine Conference Championship at Revel & Roll on Friday, Feb. 16, before participating in the Southwest Michigan Conference Championship the following day.“It was a weekend filled with bowling, bowling and more bowling,” Otsego coach Chuck Kinnane Read More…
Allegan girls beat Coloma, Black River
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor COLOMA—Make it three straight wins for the Allegan girls basketball team.The Tigers traveled to Coloma on Friday, Feb. 16, and cruised to the 62-27 victory to complete the season sweep of the Comets.Eight of the nine Allegan players who saw game action found their way into the scoring column.“Nearly all of Read More…
Obituary: Phyllis Ann Moored Drozd
Phyllis Ann Moored Drozd 91, a life-long resident and business owner of Allegan County, died on Feb. 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 26, 1932, to Edward and Wilma (Busfield) Moored. In 1953, she married Thomas Teofil Drozd, who was not only her husband but her business partner for 60 Read More…
Obituary: Judy Ellen Shumaker
Judy Ellen Shumaker, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 15, 1943, to Larry and Mary Flegal in Mishawaka, Indiana, and spent her early years in Kalamazoo, Michigan before moving to Plainwell, Michigan in 1953.On August 21, 1964, Read More…
Obituary: William Jene Martinez
William Jene Martinez, a man of analytical mind and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on November 14, 1956, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Nestor and Wilma (Spencer) Martinez. William’s life was marked by his intelligent approach to challenges and his commitment to service. He served honorably Read More…
Obituary: Daniel “Danny” Robert Miller
Daniel “Danny” Robert Miller, was born March 18, 1960, in Allegan, Michigan to the late C. Eugene and Betty Miller. Growing up, Danny enjoyed playing outdoors, skiing, and wrestling. He earned a black belt club ranking in judo and competed in wrestling at the collegiate level. He graduated from Allegan High School, where he met Read More…
Obituary: Jody Lynn Peters
Jody Lynn Peters, 60, of Allegan, MI passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at her home. Born December 24, 1963 in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Walter D. and Normadien W. (May) Grauman and was the wife of Gregory Peters. Jody had been a longtime member of the Allegan Fraternal Order of Read More…