By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Allegan 38 Bridgman 46Katelyn VanAtter scored a game-topping 17 points in Allegan’s road game against Bridgman on Thursday, Dec. 14.That was the good news for the Tigers.The bad news? That wasn’t enough to prevent Bridgman from claiming the 46-38 victory.Allegan trailed 20-12 at halftime and 32-23 after three quarters.“We just had Read More…
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Wayland Jr. Downtown Development Authority take the reins
Bu Gari Voss The Wayland Downtown Development Authority (DDA) under the leadership of Director Holli McPherson has stepped out over the past years thanks to the Main Street Organization. Main Street fosters the development of especially small towns and cities by bringing together DDA directors and other leaders for the purpose of sharing ideas and Read More…
Civil War statue to be removed, located elsewhere
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County commissioner chairman James Storey has pointd out The statue of the Civil War Union Soldier has stood watch at the southeast corner of Allegan’s courthouse square since 1903.This Wednesday, Dec. 20, the statue is scheduled to be moved to a new position at the northwest corner of the Read More…
Commissioners award $7.6 million contract for Courthouse renovations
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – At its final meeting of 2023, the Allegan County Board of Commissioners awarded a $7,647,000 contract to Beckering Construction of Grand Rapids for constructing the addition to the courthouse, rehabilitating the balance of the existing building, and converting vacant space in the county services building on the Dumont Lake campus Read More…
Snow, or no snow, holiday break offers opportunities!
By Gari Voss Christmas is just around the corner. Even before the gifts are opened and parents are trying to get the last minute tasks completed, and definitely after the gifts are opened, the Christmas meals are consumed, and the guests have headed home, out pops the dreaded words, “I’m bored!”It may be thought that Read More…
Hometown Christmas celebrated with evening parade, other activities
By John Brice Downtown LaFayette was abuzz with holiday activity related to the “Hometown Christmas on the Square” event which ran the course of the entire day and reached its grand finale with the annual Christmas parade on Saturday, December 16th of 2023. In a post to their official facebook page, LaFayette Main Street had Read More…
Lawrence player nets five 3-pointers
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWRENCE – Lawrence girls basketball team won 36-30 over Hartford on Dec. 15 with junior Brooklyn Remelts scoring 15 points on five 3-pointers.Sophomore Carolina Mancera had eight points and sophomore Kaylin Leyva six points.Lawrence won on Dec. 12 54-31 over Comstock.The Tigers took control early and got out to a 15-3 lead Read More…
Lions Club to serve 91 families with Christmas Baskets
Marking the 44th year, Christmas baskets for 91 families have been prepared by members of the Paw Paw Lions Club and others, as part of the club’s Community Christmas Baskets program. The baskets, located at the Paw Paw Lions Club building, will be distributed to Paw Paw area residents on Saturday, Dec. 23.Courier-Leader photos/Paul Garrod
Two injured in Paw Paw Township shooting
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW TWP. – Authorities are investigating a shooting Saturday, Dec. 16, in Paw Paw Township that injured two Van Buren County residents, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel E Abbott reported that Van Buren County Sheriff’s officers were notified at Read More…
Lawrence Schools’ administration reviews Comstock sports incident that led to lockdown
COMSTOCK – On Tuesday, Dec. 12, an incident occurred at Comstock High School during a junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball game that led the building to be placed in a lockdown.In a press release, the Lawrence School District said, “This is the latest in a number of altercations when Lawrence has competed against Comstock Read More…