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 occasion.Inflation has caused a financial burden Read More…
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Maggie’s Pantry
By Maggie ConklinPimento CheeseKelly O’Brien, owner of Lakeshore Tanning next door to LadyHawk Nutrition in Douglas, is a local woman, born and raised in the area. She transplanted to South Carolina for 30 years, but has been back three years and brought the sweetest accent with her.A while ago I challenged Kelly to make one Read More…
The Red & the Black
… as in Stendhal’s novel of that name, were color themes for Saugatuck’s annual Veterans Day celebration Saturday, as brought to life by singer McKenzie Boyce and chaplin/orator G.C. Stoppel. Though the Nov. 11, 11:11 a.m. start time — comemmorating the Great War’s end and hoped-for launch of more-peaceful times — wasn’t strictly adhered to, Read More…
Saugatuck turns out 91.7% for uncontested vote
By Scott SullivanEditorThe no surprises expected were realized in Nov. 7 Saugatuck and Douglas city council elections, each for three uncontested 2-year seats.In Saugatuck, incumbent Russ Gardner’s 244 votes were sandwiched by 250 for Holly Anderson and 223 for Logan White, both newcomers.Now former council member Garnet Lewis, who withdrew after first declaring, then deciding Read More…
Yellow light for ‘Old Airport’ land
By Scott SullivanEditorAfter four generations nearly dormant, lights at Saugatuck’s “Old Airport” land have changed from red to yellow.City council Monday prioritized further studying the the 169.1-acre site, east of 63rd Street and 134th Avenue in Saugatuck Township, for possible use hosting recreational trails, as recommended for now, plus more.Yes, parts could host Saugatuck High Read More…
Otsego grad Dugan chosen to play at Carnegie Hall
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor From Otsego to New York City.Margaret Dugan, a 2023 Otsego High School graduate, was recently selected for the Honors Performance Series that will perform at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in February.Dugan will play string bass in a group of 500 performers from around the globe, including Guam, the Virgin Islands, South Read More…
35-star flag display unveiled
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A new display featuring a rare 35-star United States flag took center stage during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Otsego Area Historical Museum on Saturday, Nov. 11.More than 80 people were on hand for the ceremony, according to OAHM board member Brad Fisher.“It was an amazing event,” Fisher said. “We Read More…
Alamo Elementary hosts Veterans Day breakfast
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor Thank you.That’s the message students and staff members at Alamo Elementary School in Otsego sent to some local veterans on Friday, Nov. 10.Alamo held its annual Veterans Day breakfast on Friday, Nov. 10, with 35 veterans taking part in the event.The veterans were family members or friends of Alamo students.Special education Read More…
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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 occasion.Inflation has caused a financial burden Read More…
Nurse impostor pleads guilty to identity theftand making false medical records
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Leticia Gallarzo, 49, of Allegan County, pleaded guilty to using the identity of another person to obtain employment as a licensed registered nurse and to making false statements relating to health care matters. “The allegations that Ms. Gallarzo faked being Read More…