Allegan News

Labor of Love: Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity builds in Hamilton

When screening potential candidates to be part of its home-build project, Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity looks for individuals and families who are willing to be active participants in the process.

Lights approved for new 'Safe Routes' sidewalks

A set of 26 new streetlights will be installed this summer in Allegan’s Russell-Robinson neighborhood.

Graduating Fennville High School senior Adriana Clark accepts her diploma and a gift bag from principal Kelly Eckhardt and school board president Dave Johnson. (Photo by Ryan Lewis)

Diplomas delivered in Fennville

If graduates can’t come to graduation to pick up their diplomas, the diplomas had to come to the graduates.

Bowman gets life sentences for Virginia murder

Dennis Bowman, charged May 15 with killing his adopted daughter in Fillmore Township 31 years ago, pleaded guilty June 10 to murdering a woman in Norfolk, Va., in 1980.

Police seek information on Clyde Township hit-and-run of 88-year-old

Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Clyde Township that hospitalized an 88-year-old woman Saturday, June 13.

Allegan celebrates Class of 2020

The Class of 2020 rode in style through Allegan on Thursday, June 4—all part of the Allegan Senior Ride Out. Above, students are shown riding out of the Allegan High School parking lot as part of a parade in their honor.

Labor of Love: Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity builds in Hamilton

June 26, 2020 - 14:27

When screening potential candidates to be part of its home-build project, Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity looks for individuals and families

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Allegan graduate Erin Isola prepares to enter the water as a member of the Notre Dame swimming and diving team. (Photo provided)

Allegan’s Isola finishes diving career at Notre Dame

June 18, 2020 - 12:24

Allegan High School graduate Erin Isola had just completed the final dive of her career at the University of Notre Dame.

She just didn’t know it.

Read more about Allegan’s Isola finishes diving career at Notre Dame

Blake Dunn is planning to play for the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League beginning July 1 before returning to Western Michigan University for this senior season. (Photo provided)

Dunn not selected in MLB draft, returns to WMU

June 18, 2020 - 12:22

In a normal year, 2017 Saugatuck High School graduate Blake Dunn would have been a shoo-in to be selected in the MLB draft that took place on Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June 11.

Read more about Dunn not selected in MLB draft, returns to WMU

Sports

Allegan’s Isola finishes diving career at Notre Dame

Allegan High School graduate Erin Isola had just completed the final dive of her career at the University of Notre Dame.

She just didn’t know it.

Obituaries

Charles “Chuck” Suchland, 69

Anne (Vriend) Nolan, 98

Lila Lemley, 83

Frances F. Quinn, 76

Jerry Don Mitts, 72

Opinion

Opinion: With change to Open Meetings Act, sunshine is even more important

“Sunshine is the best disinfectant,” so stated Justice Louis Brandeis.

Basement Beat: The Bridge's 'News Bubble Swap'

I happened to read an article by the online investigative news magazine The Bridge the other day.

State of the Union (Enterprise): Fun Easter contest

With Easter approaching, we came up with a way to share with our readers something inspired partly by how my dad (or mom,

Happening

Allegan: Free dinners

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Featured Videos

Allegan County News editor Ryan Lewis is with Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski up at Wayland Public Safety to walk you through what’s involved with voting. First time voting?

Allegan’s newest addition to its Riverfront Plaza gleamed in the morning sun as it was assembled Friday, July 1, by its creator, Asheville, N.C., artist Harry McDaniel.