By Scott SullivanEditorMick White is out at the Douglas Old Root Beer Barrel. After helping the city bring the landmark back to life six years ago, he has lost his lease-renewal bid.Mayor Jerry Donovan told Fox 17 TV Nov. 15 he, Douglas and customers sang only praises for what White has done, but municipalities owe Read More…
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State Champs!
The Martin Clippers are back-to-back state champs. Taking on Inland Lakes in the 8-Player Division 1 State Finals at the Superior Dome in Marquette on Saturday, Nov. 11, the Clippers secured the 30-26 win in comeback fashion.Trailing 20-0 through three quarters, the Clippers outscored Inland Lakes 30-6 in the fourth quarter. That included 24 points Read More…
Thanksgiving Weekend Brings Opening of Downtown Allegan
By Gari Voss The highlight of Thanksgiving Weekend may be the Ribbon Cutting for Allegan’s Downtown Streetscape at 11am on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, but the Holiday Roller Coaster is ready to explode from the starting platform! Everyone is encouraged to enjoy Thanksgiving including dinner and activities with family and friends, then prepare to head Read More…
County announces first broadband customer
By John RaffelCorrespondent The connection of the first customer of 123Net under the Allegan County broadband expansion program began earlier this month. Coralee and Lynn Zandbergen were one of more than 11,000 county residences to gain access to high speed internet through the $65 million program.The funds come from three sources: the county’s allocation from Read More…
Overisel treasurer retires after 41 years on the job
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN –- Allegan County commission chairman James Storey said Overisel Township Treasurer Patty Reuschel participated in her last board meeting this past week.During the meeting, Supervisor Russ VanDam read Reuschel’s letter announcing her resignation from the jobs she has effectively handled for 41 years.“In addition to collecting taxes she, along with Clerk Read More…
Antwerp Township Senior Services honor local veterans
MATTAWAN – The atmosphere at the Antwerp Township Senior Center was filled with gratitude and a strong sense of community as Mattawan Consolidated School students gathered to honor local veterans for Veterans Day.Students were thrilled to be guests at a luncheon hosted by Antwerp Township Senior Services. Mattawan Boy Scout Troop 161 took part to Read More…
Area towns plan holiday events
PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority will host “A Cozy Christmas in the Village,” with the community tree lighting, Friday night, Dec. 1, of the village Christmas tree located in front of the Carnegie Center, 129 S. Kalamazoo St. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. It continues Saturday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m. Read More…
Village of Lawton DPW Supt. named new Lawton village manager
By Paul GarrodStaff Writer LAWTON – A new Lawton village manager was approved at the Nov. 14 Lawton Village Council meeting.Todd Hackenberg, the current village Department of Public Works Superintendent, was selected to fill the village manager’s post that had been held by Lisa Imus. Imus recently resigned from the post to accept a new Read More…
Do you need help? Write Us!
Do you need help? Write Us! It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy Read More…
Lawrence School District voters approve bond proposal
LAWRENCE – “The election results were overwhelmingly positive. The continued support Lawrence Public Schools receives from this community is evident following Tuesday’s Nov. 7 election,” said Lawrence Public Schools Superintendent Gretchen Gendron.She added, “We are excited to update our facilities and continue the mission and vision we have established on behalf of our students and Read More…