Add to the “Only in Saugatuck” archives this tom turkey who, just after sunrise this spring, has protected “his” hens by chasing off cars at the busy corner of Blue Star Highway and 64th Street. He wasn’t thrilled seeing this photographer either, but the motor vehicles either distracted him or seemed like a greater threat. […]
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Saugatuck to mark 150 years at July 4 parade
More than 150 supporters gathered and raised more than $40,000 to support engineering and construction of a 20-mile nonmotorized trail from Saugatuck to South Haven at a Toast to the Blue Star Trail gala June 11 on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan at the South Haven Conference Center. The event, whose tickets sold out several […]
Toast to Blue Star Trail raises more than $40K
More than 150 supporters gathered and raised more than $40,000 to support engineering and construction of a 20-mile nonmotorized trail from Saugatuck to South Haven at a Toast to the Blue Star Trail gala June 11 on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan at the South Haven Conference Center. The event, whose tickets sold out several […]
Brewery breaks ground at historic Red Barn
Work has begun to turn Saugatuck’s Red Barn Theatre into a brewery, event center and yurt-rental business. Guardian Brewing Co. broke ground at the 3657 63rd St. 3-acre site north of Blue Star Highway and east of the I-196 Exit 41 bridge, last week. The existing building includes the historic 12,672-square-foot Red Barn, built in […]
Fire District calls up 25 percent this year
By Scott Sullivan Editor The Saugatuck Township Fire District responded to back-to-back months of record calls this spring. This in advance of the busy summer season. The district in April answered 79 calls, up from its past high of 64 in 2016. There were 85 calls in May, up from the 76 high, again set […]
Town Crier, Art Coast runs raise funds for kids
©Remembrance Photography 2018 By Scott Sullivan Editor Want to know who the 16th annual Town Crier 10K and 5K runs and second annual Michigan Art Coast Half Marathon benefits? Look no further than Saugatuck High School track and cross country runners, past and present. Individual winners of Saturday’s races, which started at SHS in Saugatuck […]
Club honors June gardens
Saugatuck-Douglas Garden Club June winners were Lydia Fish, shown with her daughter-in-law Michelle Fish, for their residential garden at 6541 Bradley St.; John Migas for his rhododendron and azalea garden at 247 Grand St.; and Shaun Glynn for his new herb garden at the Belvedere Inn, 3656 63rd St.
Church check boosts Book Trust
Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ last week presented a $2,500 check to Book Trust, a nonprofit that provides free books to children from low-income families. Chuck and Sally Pappalardo, owners of the Kingsley House in Fennville, have worked with the Trust to provide books for children. Pictured (from left) are Jessie Chase (Book Trust). Karen Clark (DUCC Grant Proposal […]
Young singer/songwriter signs first record deal
By Joseph Cappelletti For many locals, going to Uncommon Roasters (formerly Uncommon Grounds) in downtown Saugatuck for a morning wake-up is a daily routine. After a cup of coffee and maybe snack, you put your dishes in the bin and go on about your day. These dishes are then brought back to the kitchen where […]
Dunn adjusts to collegiate level while making position change
By Jason Wesseldyk Sports Editor Making the adjustment from high school baseball to NCAA Division I baseball can be a daunting task under the best of conditions. But trying to make that adjustment while coming off a serious injury and making a position change? That was the reality facing 2017 Saugatuck High School graduate Blake […]