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 services under the auspices of the Commission on Aging.“She brings a wealth of community experience Read More…
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 weekend, and Labor Day Weekend.The final sale of the 2023 season, Labor Day, will begin Read More…
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’ on the River with The Elijah Russ Collaborative. Saturday’s Fire Department’s Breakfast was delicious, and Read More…
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 which stated “We’re sorry, store is closed until further notice”. Drivers traveling between Valley and Read More…
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, teachers and city councilmen came out in support of the rally. Participants chanted No Equity Read More…
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 Valley Police Department were notified of a one vehicle accident on I-85 north in the Read More…
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 by the Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce, will begin its three-day run on Friday, Read More…
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 initial appearance on the show. The top two acts with the most votes will move Read More…
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 proposal. Proposed terms of payment upon closing is $3.3 million for 11 years, beginning in Read More…
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 the intersection of Jefferson Street and Sixth Avenue, one of the rougher parts of the Read More…