By Jason WesseldykSports Editor In the Otsego cross country program, the term “hammer” refers to someone who is extremely dedicated and hardworking.So, during a summer workout, senior Colin Wesseldyk brought a sledgehammer as a symbol of that mentality. The boys team quickly adopted the sledgehammer as its mascot, gluing googly eyes on it and, at Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor BROOKLYN—At about the midway point of the Division 2 Girls Cross Country State Finals, Otsego coach Steve Long saw something he’ll never forget.“There are so many great memories from this race, but standing at the mile and a half mark watching the lead pack come up the hill and seeing three Read More…
In the immortalized words of David Coverdale, lead singer of Whitesnake, “here I go again.” It’s another year and another rant as to why daylight saving time should go the way of video stores and Oldsmobile.As you can probably tell I’m not a proponent of daily saving time. In fact I think it’s downright archaic- Read More…
Every autumn we buy a copy of the Old Farmer’s Almanac, and a bookmarker always gets place at the beginning of the weather prediction section. The writers claim a high measure of accuracy which may or may not be the whole truth. Each of their regions covers a wide swath of real estate, so it is Read More…
Robert E. Briggs, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 4, 2022. Born in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1933 to parents, Frank and Arlene Briggs, who resided in Detroit.He met the love of is life, Helen Agardy, in high school, knowing she was the one, and married her on Read More…
Chester Edwin Oisten, 87 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born March 25, 1935 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of the late Jesse and Dorothy (Miller) Oisten and the husband of Sharon L. (Plotts) Oisten. Chet, as known to most, married the love Read More…
Matthew Alexander Vance, 50 of Rockhill, South Carolina (formerly of Allegan, Michigan), passed away at his home on Monday, October 31, 2022. Born February 4, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Jack and Glenda (Russ) Vance. Matthew was known for enjoying the outdoors and the many activities that came with it, such Read More…
On October 27, 2022, Joyce Eileen Sheldon passed away while surrounded by her loved ones. She has found comfort with the Lord along with those that have preceded her in death: her husband, Dean Dwayne Sheldon; parents Everett Ellsworth and Doris (Graham) Leighton; son, Don Everett Sheldon; grandson, Cody Everett Sheldon and sister, Read More…
After navigating through the pandemic and trying to offset expenses with a second location in tourist-heavy South Haven, a small nonprofit children’s museum in downtown Fennville will be shuttering its doors at the end of the year. Forever Curious Children’s Museum will be merging many of its much-loved exhibits and activities in a new, yet-to-be-determined Read More…
by G C Stoppel Residents in and around Allegan will perhaps remember the “Blessed Table” lunches served at the local Presbyterian church. The church has since closed, and the group has now moved and has a new name.They are now called Delightful Gatherings, and have moved to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 101 N Walnut Street Read More…