Milton Eugene Herring, better known as “Boots” passed away peacefully on January 15, 2022, at his home in Hopkins, Michigan, surrounded by those he loved. He passed with complications due to Covid at the age of 90. Boots was born…

One of the great mysteries of modern technology, at least for me, is the modern toilet, or should I say the lack of improving flush technology since 1902. That year, the flush handle was added to the porcelain bowl, and…

I am increasingly wary of doctrine. It is an all-inclusive wariness that covers religion, politics, science, economics and beyond. I am no anar-chist but cautious of too many laws and doctrines.Most doctrines start as someone’s idea. They cogi-tate about it…

By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – The Allegan County Board of Commissioners re-elected Commissioner Jim Storey of Holland to his fourth one-year term as chairman at its organizational meeting on Thursday.The board also named Dean Kapenga of Hamilton as vice-chair.Kapenga has previously served…

On Friday the 14th of January, State Representative Mary Whiteford presented Allegan Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Tim Perrigo with a special proclamation of appreciation for his years of service to the organization and the community.

By Gari VossCorrespondent The invitation to the groundbreaking on January 28, 2022 at 3pm of the Allegan County Community Mental Health ACCMH) center at 540 Jenner Drive in Allegan made it official. The ink is dry and Mark Witte, executive…

A car was caught on video the moment it went airborne across snowy highway US-131 in Allegan County, Michigan on Thursday. Several readers sent the video to the Allegan County News.Michigan State Police say it happened while the driver was going southbound…

SPORTS EDITOR When students arrived at Dix Street Elementary School in Otsego on Monday, Jan. 9, they were greeted by officers from the Otsego Police Department and the Michigan State Police. In addition to saying “hello” to the officers, several…

By John Raffel Correspondent ALLEGAN — The number of COVID-19 cases in Allegan County posted by health department officials coming into this week was up to 21,376. Deaths rose by eight from a week ago to 287. Governor Whitmer announced…

By Gari Voss The new district boundaries were approved by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) on December 28, 2021 in an 8 to 5 vote. This was the first time Michigan utilized an independent redistricting commission since the…

By Gari Voss The Michigan Supreme Court made their current appointments to the courts across the state. The Allegan County decisions included the new appointment of the Honorable Roberts A. Kengis as chief justice of the 48 th Circuit Court,…

Dennis Edward Orweller October 31, 1942 – January 1, 2022 Dennis Edward Orweller, 79, of Allegan, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dennis was…

Eva Mae (Stoughton) Belden, 94, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Vicinia Gardens in Otsego. Born January 7, 1927 in Otsego, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Audrey (Edson) Stoughton. On July 4,…

McPherson, William Roger Otsego, MI PHOTO: AGE: 75 Family, friends, employees, and the manufacturing community grieve the loss of a wonderful man and a true pioneer in the bonded magnet industry. On the morning of January 5, 2022, William Roger McPherson…

Dorla Jean Woodward – AGE 91 – Otsego, MI Watson Township On December 24, 2021, at the home of her beloved daughter, Glenda, Dorla Jean Woodward passed peacefully from this world. On January 24, 1930, the world welcomed Dorla Jean…

BECK, Dianne M. Plainwell, MI PHOTO: yes AGE: 62 Dianne Marie Beck entered into God’s Heavenly Kingdom on Sunday, January 2, 2022. She was born July 12, 1959 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Richard and Betty (Sutton) Nichols. On September…

David L. Grochowalski Sr., age 87 of Wayland, passed away on December 24, 2021. He proudly served in Korea, earning the rank of Corporal, before being honorably discharged. He was a devoted “car guy” his entire life, eventually realizing his…

Here’s a novel suggestion. Can we make it a requirement for those running for Congressional seats to spend a few years in the private sector?This idea was presented to me a few weeks ago, and the more I thought about…

     I read with sheer delight Mr. Wilcox’s editorial of the 30th of December about the joys and benefits of living in a small town. I couldn’t agree more.  I grew up in a city of about 30,000. After ordination I moved…

Dear Editor:I have to say I laughed and was very surprised that you used the picture of the fair againon 12-16-21. My 90 year old mother realized it was a photoshopped picture the first time you printed it. The man…