HL Mencken was an old school newspaper man who wrote for the Baltimore Herald – fedora, cigar, allegedly a bottle of something in the top drawer of his desk, and magnificently sarcastic and acerbic. Much to everyone’s surprise, he also…

It’s that time of year when our email and post box is flooded with Christmas Wishes. Our annual program, partially funded by local businesses fulfills the wishes of dozens of families in need of food, transportation, shelter and holiday gifts…

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorAs longtime Saugatuck coach Kevin Tringali looks at his roster for the upcoming season, he likes what he sees.“I’m very excited about the upcoming season,” said Tringali, who led the Trailblazers to a 12-9 showing a season…

Elizabeth Ann Thompson, 84, of Saugatuck and formerly Edwardsburg and Sand Creek, passed to her rest at her home on Nov. 17, 2022.She was born Nov. 17, 1938, in South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Edward James and Elma (Corl)…

Charles C. “Chuck” Rickett, 92, of Evanston, Ill., and for 29 years Saugatuck, passed away on Nov. 18, 2022.An active and involved citizen of Saugatuck, Chuck in 1988 took over a two-year term on the Saugatuck-Douglas District Library Board of…

By Scott SullivanEditorTimeChronology is a negligible dimension. It draws on Chronos, a mortal who per ancient Greeks turned the zodiac wheel. Over time he was conflated with the Titan Cronus (to Romans Saturn). Both timekeepers knew its ravages.Jealous of sky…

The local charity group Santa’s Elves got a boost Friday from Century 21 Affiliated Douglas real estate agents collecting children’s pajamas to donate to Douglas Christian Neighbors for distribution to needy children. Shown Friday at the Overisel Hardware in Douglas…

By Scott SullivanEditorThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a 57-page Section 106 memorandum on impacts of North Shore of Saugatuck’s planned north of the Kalamazoo River channel to Lake Michigan hailed by project backers as well as foes.David Swan,…

I was going to write my usual Thanksgiving tribute to those that have made 2022 a bountiful year, when scanning the news, I came across this piece that got my blood boiling.The headline declared, “Woman arrested for forcing her son…

    Ever since moving to Saugatuck some thirty-plus years ago, we have always made a point of going to see A Christmas Carol, with Steve Williford as the director, producer, and the lead character.  He manages to transform himself from a truly nice…

By Scott SullivanEditor Shooting FishGoblin is a betta brought home by my wife Halloween to occupy an Aquasphere. I awoke next morning to a top-lit 30” diameter water globe perched so it left little kitchen counter for chopping unexpired crisper…

By Scott SullivanEditorCalifornia-based Autocamp is proposing a 112-site campground with 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, small market store, pool, hot tubs, spa or sauna and group gathering spaces on 29.24 acres owned by Chad Van Hornnorthwest of Blue Star Highway where it veers…

    Thanksgiving Day is this Thursday, the 24th, and it is a uniquely original American holiday.  The first one was held in 1619 when the Anglicans landed in Virginia.  According to their charter from the London Company, they were to have an annual…

Now that the Mid-Term election is over (at least in most states) it is time to reflect on the results. I’m happy to say voter turnout was better than expected in most states which indicate our Democracy is alive and…

On Thursday, Oct. 12, Nancy Carole Lucci, beloved sister, aunt,and cousin, passed away. She was 74.Born to Nicholas and Eleanor (Solomon) Pestolis on Aug. 8,1948 in Sudbury, Ontario, she grew up in Traverse City and graduated from Traverse City High…

Alan Roerig, Sr. of Fennville passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2022. At his side were his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth “Jill” (Shanahan) and son, Christopher Roerig. Alan was born in Berwyn, Ill. in 1938.He is survived by…

We are sad to announce the passing of Estelle Vita (Van Leeuwen) Mathias, age 86.Born Nov. 12, 1935, Estelle was raised in Saugatuck and lived there for 40 years before moving to Michigan City, Ind. She subsequently moved to Naples,…

By Scott SullivanEditorBlood MoonAs the clown caravan reloads post-election, ask how so many circus performers load into and spring from Volkswagen Beetles.Contortionists can contract and pack in. Flat balloons stacked and blown up with helium could rise out of doors…

By Scott SullivanEditorIt’s official. NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins and his wife Julie have bought Clearbrook Golf Course.The third-year Saugatuck Dune Ridge residents announced, via CFM Capital president Ken Filipini, they’d acquired the 96-year-old, 18-hole golf course at 6494 Clearbrook Drive…

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor FENNVILLE—Of course Saugatuck volleyball coach Sherri Austin wanted her team to win its Division 3 district final against North Muskegon on Thursday, Nov. 4.But the fact that the Trailblazers fell 25-13, 25-21, 25-18 did nothing to…