By C.G. StoppelAllegan County News advertising agent Karen Allen when she responded to my “What’s new?” saying she was having wonderful evenings reading ancient stoic philosophers’ biographies.That reawakened memories of studying stoicism from university days, both as a student and later teaching ethics. By the time I walked back to the Church of the Good Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorFlap & Pump Jacks“Deep in the heart of Texas” assumes it has one. I’ve criticized the state that gave us everyone from Ted Cruz to Lee Harvey Oswald, but saying it’s heartless is unfair given the race underway for Texas Railroad Commission.For those who’ve not followed it avidly, this vote matters because the Read More…
Richard F. “Mello” Duffy, 62, of Chicago, passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 in Saugatuck. Richard was born in Chicago to John Richard and Florence (Patrice “Tiny”) Duffy on July 22, 1959. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business and finance from Illinois State University.He worked as a trader in financial futures for Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorArf! The SaugatuckDouglas Area Business Association’s “Erin Go Bark” St. Patrick’s Day pet parade will return to Saugatuck Saturday, March 12 despite safety concerns voiced by Saugatuck Township Fire District Chief Greg Janik.Pet and human participants will line up starting at 12:30 p.m. east of Wicks Park on Water Street between Francis and Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—Through its first 13 games of the season, the Saugatuck boys basketball team secured three wins.But the Trailblazers seem to be peaking at the right time.Saugatuck won for the fourth time in its last five games as it beat Delton Kellogg 50-43 in a SAC Crossover game on Friday, Feb. 25.The Read More…
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Why are Douglas Beach gates locked? Some neighbors are asking Douglas City Council. The city last year spent $164,754.98 to rebuild high water-damaged stairs and stabilized the bluff leading down to Lake Michigan, yet citing nearby property owner complaints about trespassing and liability concerns about icy steps have limited access to Read More…
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR A South Haven man reported driving recklessly in Saugatuck who then struck a speed limit sign, rammed a Douglas police car, crashed into another vehicle, then was found hiding in a nearby field saw a sorry end to his lively evening. Jamie Lee Schuler, 25, faces felony charges of assault with Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorGlamour“Know your audience” is a communications axiom. Say you want to sell lawncare products. What better way than send out mass emails peddling “2022’s Most Glamorous Cities in the U.S.”?“Many of us dream of a ‘Real Housewives’ lifestyle,” it reads. “The mansion, the Bentley, the Rolex, the country club membership …” Boy, do Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorA Wicks Park Bar & Grill request to expand operations behind its downtown Saugatuck restaurant into a speakeasy with backyard patio ran into neighbor objections during a Saugatuck City Planning Commission public hearing Feb. 17.Christine Murphy Pierce wants to convert a small residence at 121 Mary St. in back of her 449 Water Read More…