War is never pretty, but I certainly cannot fault Israel for engaging with Hamas after that terrorist organization slaughtered 1300 Jews and 32 Americans in a surprise attack September 14.I make the following observations:Do not equate Palestinians with Hamas. Hamas is and has been a terrorist organization for decades. It is true that they pretty Read More…
Since the dawn of civilization humans have wondered what happens after our heart stops and we quit breathing.What’s on the other side? The ancient Jewish Sadducees believed death was the end, i.e. dead is dead. Most people worldwide hold out hope there’s more.Ancient Egyptians memorized passages from a Book of the Dead, an elaborate way Read More…
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck City Council Monday voted to join Saugatuck Township jointly cutting election costs via sharing early-voter administration costs. Though Michigan’s Constitution requires both same-named entities to maintain separate polling places, the Saugatuck together can offer streamlined, simpler early voting. Other options were each bear state-mandated added costs to do so, or Read More…
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Coming soon to Saugatuck’s Village Square Park: change in the form of this $449,543 children’s area playground. The playground as stands is historic and has delighted downtown families and guests for years. Nothing wrong with it showing well-and lovingly-used age. Is the new one right-er? City council agreed Monday why not Read More…
By Scott Sullivan Editor Allegan County and 501c3 nonprofit Wishbone Pet Rescue are at business loggerheads how to continue a 12-year pact both agree has been successful. Both concede updates are needed to achieve the shared goal: a humane, financially-healthy shelter serving county humans and animals with, by nature, funds and resources that are limited. Read More…
Esther Jorgenesen, 84 Esther Marie Jorgensen died peacefully at home on Oct. 2, 2023, among family and friends. She was born Esther Marie Hoover to Belle and Alva Hoover on Feb. 2, 1939, in Douglas. The younger of two daughters, Esther often joked that her mother expected a valentine but got a groundhog instead. Her Read More…
By Maggie Conklin Rich Belgian WafflesA couple of weeks ago we invited our kids over for a weekend brunch, and after much discussion agreed that I’d make my rich from-scratch Belgian waffles with a side of bacon.My dear husband got our favorite store-bought bacon from Lake Vista market in Douglas, as we believe that their Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorIssue Out“Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home” assumes you can.Say Apple News emails updates. Today, stories tell of “escalating tensions,” “failed crypto exchange” … explain “here’s what’s a stake,” “key culprit” and “consequences could be devastating.” I couldn’t tell one from the other, so skimmed human stories re: “full-time children” Read More…
Cow Hill Yacht Club jurors weighed in at Saturday’s Chili Cook-Off. Traditional Chili winners were (in order) Saugatuck Brewing Co. The BARge and a third-place tie between the Butler and What Not Inn. The BARge, Bowdies Chop House and Duck Alley were judged Best Unique Chilis. People’s Choice among more than 900 huddled under a Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PORTAGE—The Saugatuck boys cross country team entered the Portage Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 7, ranked third in Division 4 behind Hillsdale Academy and Johannesburg-Lewiston.And that turned out to be the exact order of finish, as the Trailblazers finished with 140 points to take third place. Hillsdale Academy and J-L amassed 86 Read More…