By Jason WesseldykSports EditorEAST LANSING—The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently announced its school classifications for the 2023-24 school year.And a pair of Allegan County schools are on the move.Martin is moving up from Class D to Class C, while Plainwell is moving down from Class A to Class B.It’s worth noting that these traditional Read More…
Allegan County News & Union Enterprise
Boys Track Preview:
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGANCoach: Chris Newburn (first year)Returning letter winners: Drew Ellis (sprints, mid-distance), sr.; Titus Smith (hurdles, sprints), sr.; Eli Festerling (hurdles), sr.; Ezra Demann (throws), sr.; Joel Antkoviak (throws), sr.; Luke Ellis (sprints, long jump), jr.; Dominik Bury (sprints, long jump), jr.; Austin Zoch (pole vault), jr.Season outlook: “New” just might be Read More…
Obituary: Gordon E. Terry
Gordon E. TerryDairy and Frozen Foods ManagerGordon passed away on March 31, 2023 in Lecanto, FL. His recent broken hip led to health issues that he bravely faced until the end.Gordon was born, raised and lived in Allegan, MI, enjoying over 45 years on Miner Lake. He later became a “snow bird” as he had Read More…
Fennville votes to approve $850k bid to improve park
One of the ball fields at Memorial Park is underwater on Monday, April 3, 2023. Work at the park will improve drainage. The Fennville City Commission on Monday, April 3:Police chief: Was informed interviews are continuing for the Fennville Police Department chief. The city has been without a police chief or officers since Jan. 1 when Read More…
Lastweek’s heavy rains cause flooding across county
For residents with homes along Swan Lake, the rising flow of Swan Creek affected the lake level and covered yards. The spring rains often cause residents to rethink how to find ways to control water flow during floods. Pictured above, Swan Creek crested the evening of April 3, 2023 and threatened homes. The mouth of Read More…
Life as Performance Art
My alma mater’s alumni office phoned me recently, seeking money of course.The student making the cold call mentioned it had been quite a while (a few decades, really) since I had last visited the school. When I asked how he knew, he said their computer records indicated I had not been on campus. I said I might have Read More…
Mike’s Musings: A new found admiration for those who endure pain
As I sit here with a walker at my side, I have gained a newfound affinity for those that must endure ailments and pain. You see I’ve been very healthy all my life, and never have had surgery. I didn’t understand the pain and suffering many, particularly the elderly face each day.My suffering is negligible. Read More…
Boys Golf Preview
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor ALLEGAN“New” is the operative word for Allegan this season.“We’re in a new conference, competing against new players and coaches and playing on new golf courses,” Allegan coach Bob Loftus said. “When you add all of that together, it should be a great, exciting season.”The Tigers are making the move from their Read More…
Otsego tennis cruises past Middleville
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Make it two wins in a row to start the season for the Otsego girls tennis team.The Bulldogs bested Middleville 7-1 on Tuesday, March 28, to improve to 2-0 for the season.Aly Aldrich accounted for the lone shutout for the Bulldogs, winning 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles.By contrast, the No. Read More…
Life as Performane Art
Theodore Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice, was renowned for her sharp and caustic tongue. She was also famous for a needlepoint pillow she took to parties. She would find a seat and set the pillow on the cushion next to her: It said: “If you don’t have something nice to say about someone, sit next to me.” That was opposite Read More…