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Time for tea at Plainwell's Ransom library
By: Ryan Lewis (Editor)Local youth Karlee Weber listens as Ransom District Library’s Erin Marsh reads from the book “Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century”—all part of the fun at the library’s...
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Death of woman found in Cooper Twp. field deemed suspicious
COOPER TWP.—Police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman and said they have a person of interest related to the death.According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, Thursday, Jan. 19,...
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Trojans rally past Otsego thanks to big second half
By: Jason WesseldykWe’ve got nothing to lose.That was the message Plainwell girls’ basketball coach Tim Rieman delivered to his team at halftime of its game with rival Otsego on Friday, Jan....
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Strong start helps carry Otsego boys past rival Plainwell
By: Jason WesseldykMatt Dennis got his first taste of the Otsego/Plainwell rivalry on Friday, Jan. 13.That’s when Dennis, in his first season as head coach of the Bulldogs, led his squad against the...
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Bulldogs swim ‘angry’ in picking up victory over Tigers
By: Jason WesseldykSometimes a little anger—when properly channeled—can be a good thing.Just ask Otsego boys’ swim coach Darryl Belton.After suffering a loss to Marshall in their previous meet, the...
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Free clothing store fills several needs
By: Virginia Ransbottom (Staff Writer) “The Hanger,” a free clothing store for teens, is opening in February to serve students at Plainwell High School.“Many of our high school students lack the funds...
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Man sought for gunpoint robbery of Plainwell Clark station
By: Daniel PepperPolice are looking for a man who used an AR-15 type rifle when he robbed the Clark gas station in Plainwell Thursday, Jan. 19. According to the Plainwell Department of Public Safety,...
View ArticleStarr Elementary Carnival plans more winter fun
Starr elementary’s annual Winter Carnival returns Saturday, Jan. 28, aiming to bring the community together for some funThe carnival also has the more serious aim of raising money for learning...
View ArticlePlainwell schools expands alternative education
At a time when most school districts no longer have adult or alternative education, the program at Plainwell Community Schools is not only thriving at home, it is reaching students even outside of...
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Otsego uses big second half to upend Paw Paw
By: Jason WesseldykThe score remained a little too close for comfort for Otsego girls’ basketball coach Tony Koshar as his team’s game against Wolverine Conference South foe Paw Paw entered the final...
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Free throws help Trojans get past Sturgis
By: Jason WesseldykIt’s been said the best things in life are free.And you probably won’t get much of an argument from Plainwell girls’ basketball coach Tim Rieman following his team’s game with...
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Trojans, Bulldogs place in top three at cheer jamboree
By: Jason WesseldykDefending Wolverine Conference champion Paw Paw took the top spot at the Vicksburg jamboree on Wednesday, Jan. 18.But a pair of local teams occupied the next two spots in the...
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Bulldogs swim cruises past South Haven
By: Jason WesseldykThe outcome of the Southwest and Central Michigan Swim League boys’ meet between Otsego and South Haven on Tuesday, Jan. 17, was never in serious doubt.The Bulldogs took first and...
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Local students join in trip to Detroit’s Auto Show
By: Larry See Jr. (Correspondent)Dissatisfied with the changes on the new autos? Talk to some students at the Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center and see what they can do to improve...
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African Children’s Choir to sing in Otsego Feb. 1
The First Baptist Church will welcome the African Children’s Choir to Otsego for a performance Wednesday, Feb. 1.The choir will perform at 7:20 p.m. at the church, 247 E Allegan St., Otsego.According...
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Mild weather puts Allegan tech center ahead of schedule
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorWork continues through a mild winter as crews construct the addition at the Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center.A total of 12,000 square foot will be added on the...
View ArticleAllegan County CMH director resigns
By: Ryan Lewis, EditorAs of Jan. 20, Allegan County Community Mental Health executive director Marianne Huff has resigned.Chair Jon Campbell said the CMH board of directors had pre-approved the...
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Julie Ann Singer, 54
Julie Ann Singer, 54, of Idlewild passed away on Jan. 29, 2017, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 11, 1962, in Plainwell, to Dean and Sally (Knight) Staley.She attended...
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Allegan, Otsego, Plainwell swim teams collect wins over Alma
By: Jason WesseldykThe boys’ swimming teams from Allegan, Otsego and Plainwell—along with South Haven—all traveled to Alma on Saturday, Jan. 28.Even though all five teams competed at the same time, the...
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Bulldogs surge past Tigers
By: Jason WesseldykFor the first 14 minutes and 20 seconds of the first half, the Wolverine Conference South boys’ basketball game between Otsego and Allegan on Tuesday, Jan. 24, couldn’t have been...
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