On 5/16/23 at 1852 hours, Allegan County deputies responded to Hunters Glen Mobile Home Park for a report of a domestic assault that had taken place. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect had threatened one of the residents of the home with a firearm while also assaulting another. The subject was believed to have Read More…
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Mike’s Musings: AI could make our lives better or ruin us
Is anyone concerned about artificial intelligence as I am?You know the technology is growing at such a rapid rate that humans might be subservient to robots soon. Or so say a few prognosticators.Being somewhat a libertarian, I do not favor government interference a lot of things, but AI is one emerging technology that we need Read More…
Plainwell to flush fire hydrants Friday, May 19
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Fire hydrants in the City of Plainwell will be flushed on Friday, May 19.Crews from the city’s Department of Public Works will begin the flushing process at 2 a.m. and will continue until all hydrants are flushed.This process may cause city residents to notice bouts of discolored water and/or reduced water Read More…
Bridge work scheduled in Plainwell
Work will be done on the Main Street Bridge in Plainwell beginning Monday, June 5. The work that will disrupt traffic is slated to be completed by Friday, Aug. 25, as to limit disruption to school traffic. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A grant received from the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Local Bridge Program Read More…
Allegan dominates at league finals
Allegan celebrated its conference championship by spray painting messages on the courts. The Tigers will begin using their new facility next school year. (Photo provided) Members of the Allegan girls tennis team give coach Damien Arthur an unexpected shower. (Photo provided) By Jason WesseldykSports Editor There’s domination. And then there’s complete, total and utter domination.The Read More…
Otsego baseball upends Saugatuck
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor HAMILTON—After opening the Hamilton Invitational with an 8-2 loss to North Muskegon, the Otsego baseball team bounced back in a big way.The Bulldogs defeated Saugatuck 16-1 in their second game of the day, with Sam Bronkema leading the way at the plate.Bronkema went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI against Read More…
Obituary: David Earl “Bobcat” Schwartz, 71
David Earl “Bobcat” Schwartz, 71, of Hopkins, MI passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at University of Michigan Health West. Born January 12, 1952 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Elwood George and Eleanor (Feenstra) Schwartz. Dave had farmed throughout his life, owned R-D Tree Removal with his brother for many Read More…
Obituary: Gary A. Melvin, 83
Gary A. Melvin, age 83 of Kalamazoo, Michigan peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home with family by his side. He was the much-loved husband of Joan (Bode) Melvin. They met at the Wesley Foundation at Ferris in 1959, were married in 1963, and would have been married 60 years in Read More…
Obituary: Daniel Frank Holmes, 42
May 20, 1980 – May 6, 2023 Daniel Frank Holmes, 42 of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Woodlea Cottage in Otsego, Michigan. Born May 20, 1980 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of Scott and Valerie (Funk) Holmes. Daniel had special needs, but his heart was always full, and he Read More…
Obituary: Joel McDaniel, 56
Joel passed away April 14, 2023, he was 56 years old. Born July 18, 1967 to Jacquelyn and Joe McDaniel in Kalamazoo MI. Joel had many hobbies, riding motor cycles, camping, sailing and collecting antiques. Joel’s biggest love was family and working in his flower gardens with his mom. Joel was loved by many, he Read More…