By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PARK TOWNSHIP—A 52-year-old Otsego man is dead after his vehicle went into Lake Macatawa in Ottawa County in the early morning hours on Sunday, Jan. 22.Officials from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office believe Jon Dowler’s vehicle entered the lake at approximately 2 a.m. The crash has been ruled accidental based on Read More…
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Allegan council reviews street maintenance options
By Leslie Ballard During the Jan. 23 City Council Study Session, Doug Kadzbahn, Director of the Department of Public Works, and Tony Magee of Abonmarche gave a presentation based on Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) data concerning the state of Allegan city streets. PASER is based on a 10-point scale with 1-4 a Poor Read More…
Consolidated high school hearing broadcast live at courthouse
By John BriceCorrespondent Residents of LaFayette were afforded the opportunity to watch a live closed circuit television broadcast at the Chambers County Courthouse this past week of the hearing on the Chambers County Board of Education’s Motion for Approval of Site for the New Consolidated High School, for Approval to Build the New High School Read More…
Supt. Chambley offers his analysis of hearing
To the Editor and our Chambers County School District Family:I know this has been a trying and difficult month for all of us in the CCSD. I am honored to serve as the CCSD’s Superintendent and assure you it is an enormous responsibility for which I do not take lightly when it comes to our Read More…
Commissioners approve various appointments
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Various board committee assignments were made at the Osceola County Board of Commissioners meeting earlier this week.Local commissioners include David Turner of Marion, Tim Michell of Middle Branch Township and Jim Custer of Evart.Turner was reappointed to a one-year term on the Central Michigan District Health Board and the Local Read More…
Faces in the Crowd: Curis Crowl
Just a couple of years ago, ax throwing wasn’t anywhere on Curtis Crowl’s radar.But after working at Skeggox – a locally owned Ax Throwing Company in Cadillac – for the last year and a half, he’s become a bit of an Ax Master.In fact, that’s his title at Skeggox, where he gives lessons, and ensures Read More…
Radar Dome registers nationwide
By Scott SullivanEditor“The iconic radar ball is a well-known community landmark visible for miles along the shore of Lake Michigan,” said Michigan deputy state historic preservation officer Martha MacFarlane-Faes.“The groundbreaking technology it once employed was an important piece of our national defense infrastructure during the height of the Cold War,” she continued.Located high atop the Read More…
Otsego is Sharing the Warmth
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Members of Otsego High School’s National Honor Society are helping those who might be in need of assistance when it comes to staying warm this winter.From now until Friday, Jan. 27, the group is sponsoring a Share the Warmth campaign to collect winter wear for the homeless in West Michigan.Items being Read More…
Arrests made in connection to damage at golf course
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—Two arrests have been made in connection to the vandalism that took place at Lake Doster Golf Club this past Thanksgiving weekend.Charges have been filed against both subjects, according to the Allegan County prosecutor’s office. The names of the subjects are being withheld, however, as both are juveniles.The damage occurred on Read More…
Meijer revamps mPerks reward program
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorMeijer is revamping its mPerks program, the grocery chain announced on Thursday, Jan. 12.According to a press release, the changes will make it easier for customers to save on the products they purchase and provide a longer window of time to use the points they earn through mPerks.“Meijer is committed to providing Read More…