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McBain school board accepts bid to replace track
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – The McBain Board of Education voted at its recent special meeting, to accept the proposal from William A. Kibbe and Associates Inc. for school track replacement.The board also voted to approve a new bank account…
County considers soil erosion permit fee structure review
By John RaffelCorrespondent LAKE CITY – Lake County Administrator Liz Vogel, at a recent buildings and ground committee meeting, reviewed a request from the Building Department to review the soil erosion permit fee structure.It was noted the proposed fee structure…
Infected bone graft leads to tragedy and a call to action
By Alaynah Pelton Shandra Eisenga was 57 years old when she passed away from complications of tuberculosis after receiving an infected bone graft from a doner.This preventable tragedy has pushed lawmakers to call for the FDA to enhance regulations, especially…
Kings of Kings
Work continues on developing driverless cars, although one might argue what this parked Oval Beach pickup truck urges might in some ways be better guided by the Messiah of Handel’s Christmas oratorio. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
Queen of queens
Attendees of West Shore Aware’s 20th anniversary White Party Rainbow Reunion Aug. 19 at the Ivy House didn’t mind dragging out vivid outfits for the 501c3 nonprofit’s annual charity funder.
Gus Macker tourney features record number of teams
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor By Monday, Aug. 28, all of the streets near downtown Otsego had returned to a state of normalcy.The three days before that, however, those streets were a flurry of activity.The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament made…
Plainwell council totake action on lift station
By John RaffelCorrespondent PLAINWELL – The Plainwell City Council was set to meet on Monday to consider several items.One was the replacement of three check valves at Cushman Street Lift Station Council. The council was to consider approving the purchase…
Otsego Library hosts blood drive on Sept. 11
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Sept. 11, 2001, represents one of the darkest days in the history of the United States as the country found itself the victim of a terrorist attack that resulted in the destruction of the World Trade…
Weather plays a big role in start of football season
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor With new head coaches leading both teams, the football squads from Otsego and Plainwell were slated to start the 2023 campaign with home games on Thursday, Aug. 24.Mother Nature had other ideas.With temperatures reaching the mid-90s…
Garcia takes over as COA director
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County Board of Commissioners chairman James Storey has announced Jenifer Garcia, who has led the foundation at Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital since 2016, has accepted the position of directing the county’s senior and veterans…
One-man’s yard sales culminate on Labor Day weekend
By Gari Voss Anyone driving down 108th Avenue near M-40 on summer holiday weekends notice wagon after wagon of “treasures”. Many people anticipate the appearance of wagons at 3333 108th Ave., Allegan on Memorial Day weekend, the 4th of July…
Many events mark last weekend in August
By Gari Voss “It is difficult to believe summer is coming to an end,” was shared by many as realization hit that this was the end of activities around Allegan. The weather was picture perfect. Friday held the last Rollin’…
Well known Cusseta truck stop closed due to bankruptcy
By John BriceCorrespondent Customers attempting to purchase gas this week at the Cusseta Travel Plaza off of exit 70 on Interstate 85 were met with an unwelcome sign taped to the door at the entrance of the popular truck stop…
TAD rallies against displacement at school board
The LaFayette TAD ( LaFayette Teachers Against Displacement) held an Education Rally on Wednesday at 4pm at the Chambers County Board of Education. The Education Rally was for equitable access to educational resources for the LaFayette School students. Parents, students,…
Two Lanett teens killed in car accident on I-85
By John BriceCorrespondent Details of a fatal car accident on Interstate 85 were shared in a press release from the Valley Police Department on Friday, August 25th of 2023. It stated “This morning at approximately 4:21 A.M. officers of the…
Wine & Harvest Festival plans a “grape” time for all
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer PAW PAW – Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival’s three-day event, Friday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 10, offers something for everyone, from grape stomping to arts and crafts, free music and more.The Carnival Midway, sponsored…
Cummings competes in semifinals on America’s Got Talent
PAW PAW – Paw Paw seventh grader, Brynn Cummings, appeared live Tuesday night, Aug. 22, on the NBC television show, America’s Got Talent.Cummings, a seventh grader, moved on to the semifinals (the top 55 acts of the season) after her…
Flint-based Insight proposes acquisition of Sturgis Hospital
Insight, a health-care organization headquartered in Flint, Michigan, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital and has entered into a period of “due diligence.” Sturgis City Commission held a special meeting Monday to discuss details of the…
Michigan Ave., Main St. in TR slated for 2029 reconstruct by MDOT
MDOT is planning to work on the entirety of Michigan Avenue and Main Street in Three Rivers in Fiscal Year 2028, with construction expected for 2029, as part of a draft Five-Year Transportation Plan revealed earlier this month. Pictured is…
