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Cars were backed up early Tuesday, March 5, after a crash closed the highway for several hours. (Photo by Daniel Pepper)

Kalamazoo man killed in US-131 morning crash

March 7, 2019 - 14:24

A Kalamazoo man was killed Tuesday, March 5, in a crash on US-131 in Martin Township that happened when he rear-ended a stopped school bus.

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This is the power house of the former mill; inside, it is littered with toxic, loose asbestos after its previous owner stripped scrap metal from the site. EPA will clean up the asbestos and demolish the building this spring. (Photo provided)

EPA set to demolish building at Otsego mill

February 28, 2019 - 15:15

Cleanup crews will return to Otsego’s former Rock Tenn paper mill at 431 Helen St. this spring.

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Above is a drawing showing the planned expansion of the Greater Plainwell Veterans Memorial at Sherman Park. Walkways would connect to sidewalks to the north and a paved area with picnic tables would be added. (Graphic provided)

Volunteers seek to expand Plainwell memorial

February 28, 2019 - 14:24

A decade after it was dedicated, the Greater Plainwell Veterans Memorial may be expanded.

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Otsego girls’ bowling coach Wendy Lovett (far left) and her team celebrate their Wolverine Conference title. (Photo provided)

Otsego girls win Wolverine Conference bowling crown

February 22, 2019 - 14:22

Members of the Otsego girls’ bowling team knew full well what was at stake.

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Police seek help finding Plainwell man missing since January

February 21, 2019 - 12:43

Police are seeking help in finding Todd Lilge of Plainwell who was last seen Jan. 18.

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Clifford Dean Henckel, 79

February 19, 2019 - 11:49

Clifford Dean Henckel, of Coalmont, Tenn., born May 21, 1939, cherished husband, father, son and friend; born and raised in Plainwell, passed away on Feb.

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Otsego’s defense stymies Allegan in girls’ hoops

February 7, 2019 - 14:41

The trio of Kaelyn Arlington, Ambreanna Powell and Mattison Rayman led the offensive charge for the Otsego girls’ basketball team in its makeup game against Wolverine Conference North rival Allegan

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Otsego’s Will Eldred (right) guards Allegan’s CJ Chenard during the Bulldogs’ 71-36 win. (Photo by Jason Wesseldyk)

Atwater sets Otsego assist record in victory over Allegan

February 7, 2019 - 12:38

Since taking over as Otsego boys’ basketball coach prior to the 2016-17 season, Matt Dennis has preached the importance of unselfish, team-oriented play.