News Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

July flies for Douglas cops

By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas police in peak-season answered 200 July complaints within city limits and assisted with nine outside them, chief Steve Kent told city council Monday. Noteworthy: On Tuesday, July 4, at 12:23 a.m. Officer Tony Brown stopped a vehicle whose occupants reportedly threw eggs at a cyclist in Saugatuck city limits. He Read More…

News Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

July flies, culprits fleeing Douglas cops stopped

By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas police in peak-season answered 200 July complaints within city limits and assisted with nine outside them, chief Steve Kent told city council Monday. Noteworthy:On Tuesday, July 4, at 12:23 a.m. Officer Tony Brown stopped a vehicle whose occupants reportedly threw eggs at a cyclist in Saugatuck city limits. He cited its driver Read More…

News Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Exit 41 bridge tore-open, Exit 36 bridge to close

By Scott SullivanEditorThe Blue Star Highway Exit 41 bridge deck over I-196 is tentatively scheduled to reopen Thursday, Aug. 24, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced last week, while the Exit 36 bridge is slated to close for work after Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 5, through November.Detours to allow the project may be seen on Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Plainwell businesses host annual sidewalk sales

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorLabor Day is rapidly approaching, marking the unofficial end to the summer season.And for businesses in downtown Plainwell, that means it’s time once again for the annual Island City Sidewalk Sales.This year’s sales are slated for Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26. The time for both days is 10 a.m. to Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Otsego, Plainwell offer passes for athletic events

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor A new school year is upon us.That means the Michigan High School Athletic Association fall sports season is starting up.And a new student-pass option will allow students at Otsego High School and Plainwell High School to attend both home and away events for one price.The new Wolverine Conference Student Pass costs Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Otsego District Library revamps its circulation desk

By Jason WesseldykSports Editor If you’ve stopped into the Otsego District Library lately, you might have noticed a change.The circulation desk has undergone a makeover as a way of improving sight lines of the building and front door for library staff members.The project began on Monday, Aug. 14, and was finished by the end of Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Consumers to discuss fate of Calkins Dam at meeting

In August of 2022, Consumers Energy hosted a public meeting to discuss the future of Calkins Bridge Day. On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 6pm, CE will hold a follow-up meeting to inform the community about possibilities for this dam and 12 others that will lose their hydroelectric licenses between 2034 through 2041.The series of Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

Ryan Hurd and friends play to capacity Griswold crowd

By Gari Voss It was a full house at the Griswold Auditorium on Saturday evening August 19, 2023! The Save Lake Allegan committee invited Ryan Hurd to headline an evening of music that also featured Aaron Eshuis, Joey Hyde, and Carter Faith. The sounds of Nashville, Tennessee rose to the rafters as these singers, songwriters, Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise News

ACCF Kicks off first Allegan Co. photo contest

Amanda Chappell, the Engagement Officer for the Allegan County Community Foundation (ACCF), announced that ACCF has opened entries for the First Allegan County Photo Contest. “I am very excited about the contest and think it is a fun, unique way to learn more about the beauty of Allegan County while connecting with members of our Read More…