By Jason WesseldykSports EditorWhen Saugatuck hosted Schoolcraft for the final regular-season football game on Friday, Oct. 20, second place in the SAC Valley was on the line.And it was the visiting Eagles who secured that runner-up slot, thanks largely to a big first half.Saugatuck fell behind 28-0 at halftime and, despite a much better showing Read More…
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Maggie’s Pantry
By Maggie ConklinMushroom CasseroleA few days ago I got a text from Peg Sanford with a photo of a ginormous mushroom growing in her yard. Now, I get these types of texts often and I usually tell them “don’t eat that one.” But my response this time was “I’m on my way!”Peg and her dear Read More…
Obituary: Richard Zelenka
Richard Zelenka, 78 Richard James Zelenka, affectionately known as Rick, was born to his late parents Ladislav and Margaret (Svabek) Zelenka on May 24, 1945, in the bustling city of Chicago. He peacefully left this world at his home in Fennville on Oct. 20, 2023, surrounded by his family and beloved life partner Victoria (Vickie) Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorRoundaboutDouglas, deluged with more WTF?’s than praise, punted fast on its 2015 Blue Star Highway splitting.The baby cutting divvied 3 car and truck lanes — from the Kalamazoo River bridge south to Center Street — into now 2 motorized + 1 for bicyclists, runners, walkers, schoolkids, elders pushing strollers, self-propelled (although some snuck Read More…
Runners take off on Old Airport Land
By Scott SullivanEditorSaugatuck High School, whose trophy cases groan and keep growing with state cross country trophies, may have found a home course at last. Except …“Angelina,” co-coach and teacher Rick Bauer said of his wife, “and I have been in the area for 18 years and coaching most of that time.“When we started helping Read More…
Mike’s Musings: EV’s may be the future, but they aren’t the present
I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type, I had to read for myself what the real number was. I know the Biden Read More…
Trailblazers fall to Lawton for first loss of the season
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorIt was a clash of the titans when 7-0 Saugatuck hosted 6-1 Lawton on Friday, Oct. 13, with sole possession of first place in the SAC Valley up for grabs.And on a cold, wet, windy evening, it was the visiting Blue Devils who secured the 21-0 victory to knock the Trailblazers from Read More…
Maggie’s Pantry
By Maggie ConklingClassic MeatloafLast week Monday I was treated to a walk-through of the newly renovated Farmhouse Deli. I am so proud of all the hard work, sweat and tears that entire group of wonderful workmates achieved!I asked if they would have their infamous meatloaf on their opening day and the answer was “Of course!” Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorLet There Be a SignBlue Star Highway is busy with signs, crossroads and driveways darting off left and right. It buzzes during rush hours, in summers especially. Flashing lights, arrows and attractions vie for one’s attention.BS in sum can be confusing for in- and out-of-town drivers. Fatal crashes happen. Two Cincinnati septuagenarians were Read More…
Community Pride, uneclipsed
Community Pride prevailed Saturday through monsoons that eclipsed hoped-for views of a sun corona-ed moon at 11:45 a.m. Free protective glasses you could grab at the library largely went unused this; but no sweat: hold till April next year for another chance to see one.Oktoberfest Ceremonial Keg 1 was tapped at noon as the 30-piece Read More…