The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release noting deputies are investigating a homicide.Deputies say it happened on a property off 104th Avenue, east of 56th Street, near Pullman in Lee Township, around 4:30 p.m. Friday.A woman called police and said her ex-husband shot her in the head.When deputies arrived, they found the woman Read More…
Pursuant to Consumers Energy’s August 9, 2022 announcement concerning the possible removal of the Calkins Bridge Dam on the Kalamazoo River in Allegan, Coco Soodek, president of the newly formed Lake Allegan Association, says doing so would eliminate Lake Allegan and devastate the community. “Lakeside home values would plummet, reducing tax revenues that support schools Read More…
It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion.Inflation has caused a financial burden Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Ten candidates are on the Tuesday, Nov. 8, ballot for four seats on the Plainwell Community Schools Board of Education.Last week, the first five of those candidates—Laura Alderton, Andrea Barrows, Julli Bennett, Derek Dunn and Rex Hall, Jr.—were profiled.This week, Carla Hux, Eric Jorgensen, Monique MacQueen, Chris Miller and Shannon Zabaldo Read More…
The Division 2 cross country regional hosted by Bangor on Saturday, Oct. 29, was twice as nice for Otsego coach Steve Long.That’s because both of Long’s teams claimed regional championships.The Otsego boys scored 28 points, placing them 91 points ahead of runner-up St. Joseph. The Otsego girls, meanwhile, finished with 29 points and stayed unbeaten Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent OTSEGO – Otsego City Commission October voted to enter an agreement with Flywheel Momentum for a housing study which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022.City manager Aaron Mitchell told the council the Rock-Tenn Developers would use the study to understand the needs of the community.The commission also approved Read More…
By Gari Voss Tuesday, November 8, 2022 elections are rapidly approaching. For those who have not completed the Absentee Ballot process and those who plan on voting at local polling places, there remains an opportunity to examine the candidates. Some precincts have little competition for School Boards, township positions and city government officials while others Read More…
By Mike WilcoxPublisherIn some ways the Nov. 8 vote is more important than a presidential election. There are so many local candidates and issues on the ballot. To me, not participating in our elective process is akin to not paying your taxes. It is the right thing to do if we are to have a Read More…
Halloween was full of treats for members of the Otsego volleyball team.Taking on Allegan in an opening-round Division 2 district match, the Bulldogs posted the 3-0 win, advancing to the district semifinals against Paw Paw on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The winner of that match will face either South Haven or Plainwell in the district final Read More…
The Allegan girls swim & dive team completed its regular season with a 97-84 win over Holland on Tuesday, Oct. 25.The Tigers won all but one event and had several season-best performances in preparation for the SCC Conference Championship on Nov. 4 and 5.Winning individual performances included Bella Festerling in the 100 and 200 freestyle, Read More…