Union Enterprise

Sally A. McLaughlin, 80

March 27, 2020 - 19:27

Our beloved Sally McLaughlin was born on May 13, 1939, to Bill and Ruth (Hending) Heckman of Allegan.

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Otsego fire and power outage not linked yet

March 20, 2020 - 21:08

Though the power cut out to all of Otsego and Plainwell at almost the same time as a fire was reported at a set of self-storage units in Otsego, officials do not

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Otsego’s Jaxsen Callaway (3) goes up for a shot as Hopkins’ Drew Weber (21) and Tristen Perry (42) both attempt to block it. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk)

Otsego pulls away from Hopkins in district semis

March 19, 2020 - 16:58

A pair of conference champions squared off in a Division 2 boys’ basketball district semifinal at Hastings High School on Wednesday, March 11.

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Casino donates food during its coronavirus closure

March 19, 2020 - 15:52

WAYLAND—Since the Gun Lake Casino is closed through March 30, it has donated food in its coolers to local charities.

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

March 19, 2020 - 14:22

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

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Fennville city commissioners met Monday using separated desks. Under new state rules, they can now meet by phone or online as long as the public can comment as well. (Photo courtesy Jim Hayden, www.bicyclebasefennville.wordpress.com)

Michigan allows public boards to meet electronically

March 19, 2020 - 13:41

LANSING—Public bodies, such as city councils and township boards, are allowed to conduct their meetings electronically through April 15.

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Plainwell senior Rebecca Gibson (right) drives around a Harper Creek defender during the Trojans’ loss in the district finals. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk)

Trojans see end of era with district loss to Harper Creek

March 13, 2020 - 14:56

When the Plainwell girls’ basketball team dropped its Division 2 district final against Harper Creek by a 43-30 score, it didn’t just mark the end of the Trojans’ season.

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Otsego sophomore Ashton Atwater (left) tries to work around Plainwell senior Nick Tiller. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk)

Strong second half sends Bulldogs past Plainwell

March 13, 2020 - 14:49

With his team locked in a tight battle with archrival Plainwell in the opening round of Division 2 boys’ district action, Otsego coach Matt Dennis had some advice for his team at halftime.