By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Earlier this month, Otsego High School hosted its annual snowcoming festivities.And as has become a recent tradition, the OHS student body used the opportunity to honor members of the RISE (Reaching Independence Through Support and Education) program.Six RISE students were crowned as homecoming royalty. They were accompanied by their Links, who Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorFor those high school seniors who are planning to attend college following graduation, applying for scholarships is likely one of the items on their to-do list.That task just got a little easier for students who attend Plainwell High School.The Allegan County Community Foundation recently announced that, through a partnership with Plainwell Community Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor OTSEGO—Thanks to its 45-30 win over Edwardsburg on Friday, Feb. 10, the Otsego girls basketball team pulled into a second-place tie in the Wolverine Conference standings with the Eddies.The victory also snapped a long losing skid to Edwardsburg that dated back a half decade.“This one was a long time coming, as Read More…
Evelyn May Byron, 97 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born October 14, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late David F. and Louise (Nordquist) Carlson and the wife of the late Edwin Lloyd Byron. Evelyn grew up on a farm and Read More…
Kellie Lynn Houser of Allegan, Michigan passed peacefully surrounded by her family February 9, 2023. Kellie was born on January 31, 1973, to Nelson and Debbra (Borck) Renner. Kellie grew up in Onsted, Michigan where she graduated from her high school class of ‘91. She would go on to further her education at Grand Valley Read More…
Kenneth Ray Fisk, 76, of Allegan, MI passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Wings Home in Allegan. Born November 1, 1946 in Illinois, he was the son of the late Warren and Helen Marguerite (Ohnsman) Fisk. Kenneth worked for Micro Matics in Holland for many years, retiring when the company moved their operations to Read More…
The other morning a couple of talking heads on a television program were discussing the current state of affairs in the country, and one of them said that she still believed America was an exceptional country. The other, a bit like a professional wrestler, retorted that America was definitely not exceptional and started listing all Read More…
By Leslie Ballard The February 13 Allegan City Council meeting covered a wide range of topics.During Study session, City Council members engaged in lengthy discussions about the recent meeting involving the Council, the Historic District Commission, and the State Historic Preservation Office. Past inconsistencies in applying ordinances have resulted in dissatisfaction with the HDC, and Read More…
By Gari Voss A dinner… A challenge… A mission to feed the hungry… That sums up the work of Hungry for Christ in Hamilton, MI. Curt and Tracy Brower attended a focus banquet at their church where those in attendance were challenged to utilize their talents to help the Kingdom of God.“We left that banquet Read More…