I was going to write my usual Thanksgiving tribute to those that have made 2022 a bountiful year, when scanning the news, I came across this piece that got my blood boiling.The headline declared, “Woman arrested for forcing her son to walk home.”So the story goes, two brothers were arguing in the backseat of the Read More…
Ever since moving to Saugatuck some thirty-plus years ago, we have always made a point of going to see A Christmas Carol, with Steve Williford as the director, producer, and the lead character. He manages to transform himself from a truly nice fellow into the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and he is wonderful. The short story is, in Read More…
The Martin football completed its quest for a state championship on Saturday, Nov. 19, beating Merrill 74-24 in the 8-Player Division 1 title game at the Superior Dome in Marquette. The championship wa the first for the Clippers since 1987. For full story, see Page B1. (Photo provided by MHSAA)
By Leslie Ballard After the recent snowstorm, Christmas seems much closer, so it is no surprise that Allegan’s businesses are geared up for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday sales on Nov. 25-26.Here is a sampling of what’s on offer.Businesses that have been promoting their sales this weekend include Let It Grow (136 Brady) and Read More…
By Gari Voss What began as a purchase of giant 8-foot diameter wheels that would become a water wheel for a mini-grist mill and a small spinning wheel to be used as yard art morphed into the largest working spinning wheel in North America.Joe Leverence decided to purchase a pair of steel wheels on Marketplace. Read More…
In July, advertisements promote Christmas, but at Camp Kidwell in December the advertisements promote summer fun and camping on Eagle Lake. The 20th Festival of Trees will bright the nights from December 1 – 4, 2022. The Holiday Spirit will be in the air as visitors of all ages stroll from cabin to cabin to Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For the third straight year, the Plainwell Downtown Development Authority joined forces with local merchant groups to host a Ladies, Leaves and Laughter event on Friday, Nov. 11.And City of Plainwell community development manager Denise Siegel said the evening couldn’t have gone better.“The event was a huge success,” Siegel said. “It Read More…
By Gari Voss The unofficial totals have been tallied at the state and county levels. 62 of 62 Allegan County precincts have reported results, and the numbers must be certified by county canvassers by November 21st and by Michigan state canvassers by November 28th.Statewide, this is the first time since 1982 that the Democrats have Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A total of 60 teams competed in the Second Annual Plainwell Robotics Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13.The Plainwell Robotics Club hosted the tournament and were represented by a total of 12 teams: seven in the middle school division on Saturday and five in the high school division Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAre you looking for some unique Christmas gifts? Or maybe you’re in the mood for some tasty treats for yourself?Either way, Plainwell’s Indoor Farmers, Artisan & Craft Market has you covered.The market, which began on Saturday, Nov. 5, will run each Saturday through Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It Read More…