By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Learning a foreign language in the classroom is one thing.Traveling to a location where that language is spoken and becoming immersed in the culture—if only for a short time—is something completely different altogether.During the recent Thanksgiving break, seven students in Julie Trahan’s French class at Plainwell High School had the opportunity Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Members of the community were invited to get a close-up look at the new Otsego Aquatic Center.Otsego Public Schools held the official grand opening of the facility on Sunday, Dec. 10, with OPS superintendent Jeff Haase among those to address those in attendance.Otsego Board of Education president Amy Stender, aquatics director Read More…
By Gari Voss Festive Fridays continued in Allegan with Art Hop on Dec. 8, 2023. The streets were filled with those exploring the Downtown shops and stopping to admire and purchase items from the artists and artisans who occupied spaces in shops and businesses.An extra attraction was the reindeer on the front lawn of the Read More…
By Gari Voss Carlos Lopez’s journey to become the first Hispanic mayor of Fennville followed a unique path. As a long-time resident of Fennville, Lopez has championed those who have a variety of needs. This support has built a strong base that urged Lopez to become a write-in candidate in the November 7, 2023, election Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent Setting its starting point in downtown West Point, the 2023 Greater Valley Area Christmas Parade marched along Highway 29 through Lanett and continued on to its end point at the Walmart parking lot in Valley during the early evening hours of Thursday, December 7th of 2023.Sponsored by the cities of West Point, Read More…
By John BriceCorrespondent News of multiple traffic accidents on the Chambers County portion of Interstate 85 were reported by several local media outlets and law enforcement agencies in the area during the early morning hours of Monday, December 11th of 2023.In a press release from the Lanett Police Department it was announced “On December 11,2023 Read More…
Get ready to bring Christmas Spirit to our little downtown! LaFayette is hosting its annual Hometown “Christmas on the Square.” Businesses are already getting decorated and the courthouse is looking festive!Make plans to come out on Saturday, December 16th, for an all-afternoon event. Vendors and Food Trucks will begin setting up around lunch. Our official Read More…
With temperatures nearing the low 50s on Saturday, Dec. 9, the Village of Lawrence welcomed the holiday season with a variety of events. Santa paid an afternoon visit to the Lawrence Branch of the Van Buren District Library, where he greeted children and had photos taken with them. The library also hosted kids’ crafts activities Read More…
The unseasonably warm weather experienced Friday, Dec. 8, didn’t bother those who attended Lawton’s Christmas in the Village. A parade, sponsored by the Lawton Lions Club, saw the arrival of Santa Claus, a variety of floats, the Lawton High School Band, and a miniature horse and cart, among other entries. At the Lawton Library, participants Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A plan to cancel bus routes in Three Rivers Community Schools is slated to continue for the foreseeable future. During Monday’s work session at the TRCS Board of Education meeting, Transportation Director Kenni Jean Schrader and Facilities Director Brian Leonard told board members that even though they are Read More…