By Jason WesseldykSports EditorEveryone wants a sense of belonging. To know they are valued. To be included.That was the message shared during Inclusion Week at Otsego Public Schools that began Monday, Jan. 29, and ran through Friday, Feb. 2.And after being exclusively an Otsego High School event the previous two years, OHS RISE students and Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A water-main break at Plainwell High School led to a boil-water adversity for Plainwell Community Schools’ main campus.The water-main break was discovered on Friday, Feb. 2, near the high school’s athletic entrance on Friday, Feb. 2. No students were in the building at the time, as that was a scheduled off Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—In a battle of the top two teams in the Southwest and Central Swim Conference, Plainwell bested Otsego by a score of 99-86 on Thursday, Feb. 1.Otsego actually won seven of the 12 events, but Plainwell displayed better depth on this day.“That was a focus meet for us this year, as Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SOUTH HAVEN—Competing for the third straight day, the Allegan bowling teams secured wins over Saugatuck on Thursday, Feb. 1.The 30-0 win by the Allegan boys kept that team unbeaten at 11-0 in the SAC Lakeshore and 13-0 overall.After winning both baker games, the Allegan boys team took the match-play games 761-439 Read More…
Esther Mae Arndt Godfrey, 101 years old died peacefully on January 31st, 2024, at the Allegan Medical Care Community, Allegan MichiganShe was born to Jacob and Katie Goodman Arndt early on November 22nd, 1922 and was raised on a farm in Monterey Center, Michigan. Esther was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Hopkins, Read More…
Carol Jean Wuis, 76, died peacefully in her sleep on January 16, 2024, at their Texas residence.Carol was born in Ludington, Michigan, in September 1947. In 1969, she married Joe Wuis and was happily married for 54 years.Joe and Carol were avid travelers and enjoyed trips to six continents. Snorkeling was a favorite of Carol’s Read More…
Steve Barber passed away February 3, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with cancer. Steve was born December 15,1955 to Orrie and Ruth Barber in Allegan, Michigan. He grew up in Allegan and graduated from Allegan High School in 1974. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Read More…
By Gari Voss On February 2, 2024, Consumers Energy announced that a Request for Proposals (RFP) had been issued to seek potential buyers for the 13 Michigan hydroelectric dams identified for decommissioning.August 31, 2022, leadership from Consumers Energy made a presentation to stakeholders of the Calkins Bridge Dam. During the conversation, stakeholders were asked to Read More…
By Gari Voss Allegan Township has some unique characteristics. Like most townships in Allegan County, its approximate 6 mile by 6 mile borders create a well-defined square. But unlike other townships, within those borders, just south of the center, lies the City of Allegan. The geographic composition of Allegan Township brings challenges for the supervisor Read More…
I don’t understand why we can’t close off the border and allow legal immigration to take place.In the last three years, over 5,000,000 illegals have crossed into the United States. That’s 5,000,000 people taxpayers are housing, feeding and transporting all over the country. A good percentage of those illegals are younger males looking for work, Read More…