Should we worry Mother Earth is trying to kill us before we kill her? Might be. There is information about that possible threat in nearly all reliable print and online newspapers.  Gari Voss has elegantly written well-researched Allegan County News articles…

Sometimes being a small business owner simply sucks. So much responsibility, and not enough time to enjoy life.Here’s an example, of one day last week. As usual I start my workday at 6 am. I figure I can get a…

The Saugatuck Woman’s Club will host presentations this season by Book Nook and Owl House business owners, gardeners, a hands-on watercolor-painting class and field trip to a flower farm, among other treats. Biweekly Thursday sessions, free and open to everyone,…

BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Fran Ray didn’t last long as a Douglas City Council member. First elected Nov. 5 last year, she resigned Thursday, Feb. 29 because she is moving out of town. Ray thanked council peers and City Manager…

By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck City Council last Thursday OK’d three short-term rental measures but nixed a proposed 6-month moratorium on new licenses in residential areas.The latter measure, which drew many public and council comments during a 3-plus-hour meeting, failed by a…

By Maggie ConklinCarrot Cake OatmealWhile visiting buddies last week in Florida, my friend Maria asked if my dear husband and I liked carrot cake.Since it was our wedding cake, I guess we must like it. In fact we love it!…

By Scott SullivanEditorCelebrate, or ElseNow it’s March we have much to beware and aware of. For instance, grammar. Saying “we have much of which to be aware” sounds clunky, but on National Grammar Day March 4 it was more correct.We…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—A multi-pronged scoring attack has been one of the hallmarks for the Saugatuck girls basketball team this season.The regular-season finale against visiting Constantine was no exception.Led by a game-topping 20 points from senior Brook Simpson, four…

When my great grandfather and his family settled in southeastern Minnesota, they found part of their homestead had berry bushes, fruit and plum trees.During the growing season they ate their fill. Everything else was dried and preserved for winter. Although…

Despite my rantings about corruption in government, I still believe the United States is the best country in the world. Yes we have our failings, but overall our republic should be at the top of any list.Not so says U.S.…

By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck short-term rental discussions may come to a head Thursday, Feb. 29, when city council weighs placing a 6-month moratorium on new rental licenses in the R-1 Residential district. Council’s workshop last Wednesday brought a spirited…

By Scott Sullivan Editor Saugatuck City Manager Ryan Heise has resigned for “personal reasons and opportunities for professional development” on heels of an unexplained three-week absence. “It became widely known six months ago,” said Mayor Lauren Stanton, “that Ryan had…

By Maggie ConklinMonte CristoMonte Cristo is the name for a grown-up grilled ham and cheese sandwich on steroids. It is an Americanized term for what started in France (of course) as the Croque monsieur, loosely translated as “crunchy gentleman.”The classic…

By Scott SullivanEditor When I need advice, I know where to look: the newspaper. No, not this one. Sure, we have columnists who tell us what to do, where to go and so on. I mean papers that carry syndicated…

James (Jim) Wilson Hensley, age 85, passed away on Feb/ 22 after a brief battle with cancer. The main goal in his life was to retire and live the rest of his days in his beloved Michigan.Jim, who was born…

By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck City Manager Ryan Heise has resigned for “personal reasons and opportunities for professional development” on heels of an unexplained three-week absence.“It became widely known six months ago,” said Mayor Lauren Stanton, “that Ryan had intentions to relocate…

By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck short-term rental discussions may come to a head Thursday, Feb. 29, when city council weighs placing a 6-month moratorium on new rental licenses in the R-1 Residential district.Council’s workshop last Wednesday brought a spirited crowd to debate…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—One of the goals the Saugatuck girls basketball team set for itself this season was to win the SAC Central championship.The Trailblazers can cross that item off their to-do list.Controlling the tempo of the game from…

If you are a Republican, the Democrat next door is not your enemy, nor vice versa. If you are pro-life and your neighbor down the street supports Planned Parenthood, he or she is not your enemy.  If you believe in enforcing gun laws,…

Today’s a great day. I have a cold now running on 8 days, my bank account is in the negative, and my ex-wife has called for the umpteenth time- and it hasn’t even reached noon on my wall clock.But hey…