Suspect sought for Otsego and Plainwell crimes caught in Ohio
By: Daniel PepperA Kalamazoo County man charged with several felonies committed in Plainwell—and believed to be responsible for several crimes in Otsego—has been arrested in Ohio.According to the...
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Plainwell keeps eyes on intersection
SW's Donut Mill set to open Feb. 20By: Ryan Lewis, EditorOld driving habits die hard.Plainwell has added enforcement efforts at the newly modified intersection of Prince and West Allegan Street to help...
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County clerk: get passport now to save money
Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski is encouraging those who do not yet have a passport to come to the Register of Deeds Office and apply soon to save money. The federal government announced an increase...
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Bulldogs beat Trojans for 15th straight victory
By: Jason WesseldykConfidence has been a hallmark of the Otsego boys’ basketball team this season, playing a key role in helping the Bulldogs secure wins in 15 of its first 16 games.“These guys trust...
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Senior trio helps propel Otsego to win over Plainwell in rivalry game
By: Jason WesseldykHaving already wrapped up the Wolverine Conference North championship with a win over Paw Paw three days earlier, the Otsego girls’ basketball team entered its contest against rival...
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Otsego, Plainwell schools face school shooting threats
Police are investigating a social media post that went viral in the Otsego and Plainwell area about another implied attack at the local high schools.Otsego Public Schools, faced with its second threat...
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Hopkins rallies past Plainwell in district opener
By: Jason WesseldykWhen the Hopkins boys’ basketball team traveled to Otsego for an opening-round Class B district game against Plainwell on Monday, March 5, it served as a homecoming of sorts for...
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Otsego avenges loss to Dowagiac to earn league title
By: Jason WesseldykIt’s been a while since members of the Otsego boys’ basketball team have felt the sting of defeat.How long, you ask? Well, the last time the Bulldogs ended up on the wrong end of the...
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Rylee Lou Charity Softball Tournament slated for April 14
By: Jason WesseldykIf you stop by Memorial Park in Otsego on Saturday, April 14, you’ll likely be seeing red.That’s the day of the Fourth Annual Rylee Lou Charity Softball game, which raises money and...
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Rylee Lou Charity Softball Tournament slated for April 14
By: Jason WesseldykIf you stop by Memorial Park in Otsego on Saturday, April 14, you’ll likely be seeing red.That’s the day of the Fourth Annual Rylee Lou Charity Softball game, which raises money and...
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Governor names Kengis as new Allegan County Circuit judge
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterAllegan County will see a familiar face on the circuit court bench, as county prosecutor Roberts Kengis becomes a judge.Kengis was appointed to the vacant seat on the...
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Art Hop comes back to Plainwell
By: Ryan LewisThe annual Plainwell Art Hop will gather artists, performing artists and musicians to downtown Plainwell Friday, March 9, from 5 to 8 p.m.Plainwell economic development director Denise...
View ArticleMan who shot Plainwell resident sent to prison
By: Daniel PepperA man who was accused of shooting a Plainwell resident and leaving him lying in the street in Kalamazoo last year has been sent to prison.Matthew Derr, 47, of Comstock Township was...
View ArticleGun Plain Township board talks flooding near 110th Avenue solutions
By: Daniel PepperGun Plain Township board members discussed options to help with flooding along Gainder Road at their Thursday, March 1, regular meeting.Township Supervisor Mike VanDenBerg said, “It’s...
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Otsego High School plans to stage ‘Annie’ musical
Otsego High School presents “Annie” for the 2018 Musical performance, offering “one for the whole family.” The play will be performed for two weekends in March and feature about 80 students in the cast...
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Marian L. Hofacker-Stoughton, 83
Marian L. Hofacker-Stoughton, 83, of Otsego passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born Feb. 28, 1935, in Kalamazoo the daughter of Everett and Beulah (Pike)...
View ArticleGun Plain Twp. man sentenced for Kalamazoo crime spree
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterA Gun Plain Township man who admitted to committing a string of violent crimes around Kalamazoo last year has been sent to prison.Matthew Steppenwolf, 29, was sentenced...
View ArticleCar theft charge added for Adam Hahn
By: Daniel Pepper, Staff WriterMore charges have been filed against a man accused of escaping from police and then stealing a car in Plainwell.Adam Nicholas Hahn, 27, now faces another charge of...
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Easter events 2018
Beware Easter egg hunters. This year, Easter Sunday falls on April Fool’s Day. No fooling! This year’s hunt may get extra interesting. The last time Easter Sunday fell on April Fool’s Day was 1956. The...
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Courthouse swears in new officials
Friends, family and colleagues gathered Friday, March 16, for the investiture ceremonies and swearing-in of Allegan County Circuit Court Judge Roberts Kengis and Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney...
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