By Jason WesseldykSports Editor According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, more than 81,500 American service members are considered missing in action, dating back to World War II.Members of Otsego VFW Post 3030 want to do their part to ensure those individuals are never forgotten.On Saturday, May 20, Post 3030 will host a special night Read More…
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Douglas Police No Groundhog month rerun, please
By Scott SullivanEditorDouglas police might as soon not live Groundhog’s Day month over. Chief Steve Kent told city council Monday the department in 28 days handled 157 total cases, all but five, backing up neighbor units, in city limits.Noteworthy incidents, Kent said, included:• Saturday Feb. 4: Officer Tony Brown pulled over vehicle speeding on Blue Read More…
Township brewery review on tap
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Saugatuck Township Planning Commission Tuesday revisited site plans for a proposed new brewery at 6525 Blue Star Hwy. The meeting fell after this week’s deadline.Saugatuck resident David Rodriguez, working with Holland Engineering, is proposing a brewery, restaurant and live-music venue on 3.06 C-1 Commercial acres between Ihle’s Auto Service and the 135th Read More…
Allegan begins downtown reconstruction
By Gari Voss The City of Allegan began plans for reconstructing Downtown in 2018, now the vision is ready to become a reality. The formal groundbreaking was held on March 20, 2023 at the intersection of Locust and Trowbridge Streets.A contingent of city, state and federal leaders gathered with Allegan business owners and citizens in Read More…
Fennville police chief pick withdraws from consideration
By Jim HaydenCorrespondent Fennville is again searching for a new police chief after the city’s choice withdrew to stay in his current position in South Carolina.“So we’re back to square one,” Mayor Dan Rastall said at Monday’s city commission meeting. The city will start interviewing new candidates as soon as possible.In January, the commission unanimously Read More…
Story responds to lawsuit filed against county
By John RaffelCorrespondent ALLEGAN – Allegan County commission chairman James Storey has provided a statement in response to three county officials filing suit over an alleged plan to move some county offices to a location outside of the county seat.The suit was filed by the clerk-register, treasurer and drain commissioner.Here’s Storey’s statement:“The suit by three Read More…
Sheriff office investigating check forgeries
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office has investigated multiple incidents recently of forged / altered checks. In all of the incidents the victims reported mailing a check for payment of services or utilities and later being notified that the payment was delinquent. When they contacted their financial institutions they were provided a copy of the cleared Read More…
First day of Spring fails to warm up Chambers County
By John BriceCorrespondent Spring officially sprung astronomically speaking at 5:24 p.m Eastern Standard Time on Monday March 20th, 2023 according to the calendar, however, many residents in Chambers County were left wondering if mother nature had not gotten the memo after consecutive weeks of cool days with sufficient sunshine that failed to significantly warm up Read More…
Judge’s opinion expected soon after April 14
As of Monday, March 20th, has received an update from the Honorable Judge Keith Watkins.Court transcripts have been filed by the court reporter. Trial briefs are now due by all parties on or before April 14th.We should expect an opinion from the honorable Judge Keith Watkins sometime after April 14th, said Superintendent Casey Chambley.Chambley added, Read More…
Student built vehicles race at Inspire Academy
SOLV Energy & Inspire Academy kicked off the big SOLV Energy 400 race at Inspire Academy on March 17 &18. It’s said to be one of the biggest events of the entire season. 45 Cars / 410 Participants / 8 Hrs. of Racing.SOLV Energy 400 will be the ONLY Electrathon race of the year in Read More…