By Scott SullivanEditorWay BackMachine dreams — nightmares about cameraman malfunctions — proved more than daydreams as I handed Carter my race video card. I could blame squalls, forecast to clear as we drove home from Lawless Park, for my victimhood.This was my first shot with gear he’d presented me last night at the Three Rivers Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorChristmas came early for Saugatuck Township Blue Star Trail planners in the form of a $300,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund grant to advance nonmotorized path work there.It was one of 53 recreational developments and land-acquisition projects awarded for $27,339,100 total set for release in 2024, the DNR announced Dec. 13.Bidding Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorDuring a busy Dec. 13 monthly meeting, the Saugatuck Township Board, in addition to action mentioned here elsewhere, also:
My father would sometimes say the least expected and most odd things. For example, if we were driving somewhere, enjoying a mild April Sunday on country backroads, he might say, “I hope I don’t hit a skunk.” Or, if it was cold and snowy, he’d say something about the skunks hibernating and there was little Read More…
The story of Christmas is ever evolving for you and I. The biblical story never changes but your story is always changing. How we celebrate and view the story of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus may change throughout life. We view the story one way as children when gifts around the Christmas tree Read More…
By Maggie ConklinSavory Winter Squash SoupWhen it’s cold and blustery outside, and all you feel like doing is curling up in front of a fire with a good book and a dog, cat or significant other to keep your feet warm, then it’s time to make soup.Warm, savory, thick, soul-fulfilling soup. Something you can slurp Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorRecordingLawless Park, not yet flooded, still furnished islands on its 820 acres. As runners splashed between them, video gear I lugged and tried to make work to track their soggy treks didn’t always.Audio sputtered picking up voiceovers, drowned by 1970s and ‘80s pop tunes DJs pumped out to put pep in people’s steps. Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas notified residents Dec. 5 debris removal at the former Haworth plant site, 200 Blue Star Hwy., was set to start Monday, Dec. 18, and last three days.Joint project consultants William & Works and PM Environmental will discuss project progress at a public information meeting Tuesday, Dec. 19, in city hall, 86 Center Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor GOBLES—The Simpson sisters provided quite a one-two punch for the Saugatuck girls basketball team in its SAC divisional game against Gobles on Friday, Dec. 8.Senior Brook Simpson and freshman Mylah Simpson each scored 16 points to lead the Trailblazers to the convincing 55-20 victory.The win was the second straight to open Read More…
A long time ago, I was in a convenience story buying a soft drink and candy bar, when I noticed a guy stuffing several items inside his coat. He then proceeded to walk out paying for nothing. I froze and did nothing. I was ashamed that I didn’t chase after him, or at least inform Read More…