Stories By Amy Yonkman
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Arts/Entertainment
/ 3 weeks agoWhite River Light Station: History, Keepers, and Legacy
In this week’s Trivia Tuesday, we asked a question about one of the White Lake area’s most recognizable landmarks: What year...
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Arts/Entertainment
/ 3 weeks agoHunters and Anglers: Ice Fishing Safety as Winter Settles In
By mid-January, ice fishing season is in full swing across West Michigan — and that’s exactly when anglers can become a...
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History
/ 3 weeks agoWhite Lake History: Schools, Winters and One-Room Classrooms
Long before school buses, snow days, and central heat, winter education in the White Lake area looked very different. For generations...
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Arts/Entertainment
/ 3 weeks agoWild Animal Facts: American Robin
Each week, CatchMark Community features a Wild Animal Fact from Montague native Seth Simon, the creator of the popular bite-sized wildlife series. Seth...
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Community
/ 4 weeks agoSnowy Sips Pub Craw Returns for Its Third Year
Winter fun is back on tap in Montague and Whitehall with the 3rd Annual Snowy Sips Pub Craw, returning on Friday,...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoWhitehall City Council Recap – January 13, 2026
On January 13, 2026, the Whitehall City Council convened for both a work session and a regular meeting to discuss various...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoMontague Township Board Meeting Recap – January 13, 2026
During a productive evening meeting, the Montague Township Board addressed a variety of topics, from updates on ongoing projects and future...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoMontague School Board President Brent Raeth to Step Down Ahead of Move Out of District
After decades of calling the White Lake area home, Montague Area Public Schools Board of Education President Brent Raeth will be...
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Latest News
/ 4 weeks agoMontague Area Public Schools Board of Education Recap
January 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting The Montague Area Public Schools Board of Education met Monday, January 12, 2026, at Montague...
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Community
/ 4 weeks agoWho Clears Sidewalk Snow in Whitehall and Montague?
When snow starts piling up in West Michigan, sidewalks can quickly turn from helpful pathways into slippery obstacles. Each winter, many...