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The Commercial Record has served the Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan community since 1868.

Douglas sells city hall for $625K
07/23/2025

Douglas sells city hall for $625K

By Scott Sullivan Editor Douglas City Council Monday approved sale of its current city hall at 86. W. Center St. for $650,000 to Worth Strategies, LLC. The downtown property, former home of the 187…

Rev. Terlouw receives Bautman Award
07/23/2025

Rev. Terlouw receives Bautman Award

Saugatuck First Congretational church pastor Rev. Sarah Terlouw received the Harry R. Butman Award from the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches at their annual meeting and con…

Laketown looks to hire Fox manager
07/23/2025

Laketown looks to hire Fox manager

Stephanie Fox By Jim Hayden Correspondent The Laketown Township board has agreed to enter into contract negotiations with Stephanie Fox to become the new township manager. At a special meeting Mond…

Gustafson built a lasting athletic legacy in Saugatuck
07/23/2025

Gustafson built a lasting athletic legacy in Saugatuck

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorWhen she was in elementary school, recent Saugatuck High School graduate Kennedy Gustafson remembers noticing the distinct difference in crowd size for girls basketba…

Blue Star
07/23/2025

Blue Star

By Scott SullivanEditorHospitalityEarly reviews on lodging at “Alligator Alcatraz,” the new migrant detention center built in eight days in Florida’s Everglades, have been mixed. “Worms in food. To…

‘Christmas in July’ at Venetian Fest
07/23/2025

‘Christmas in July’ at Venetian Fest

“Christmas in July” will be theme for this weekend’s Venetian Festival on the Kalamazoo Lake and River waterfront.Fun starts this Friday night, July 25, with a dance party in Saugatuck’s Coghlin Pa…

KLSWA board fires manager, chair resigns
07/23/2025

KLSWA board fires manager, chair resigns

By Scott SullivanEditorThe Kalamazoo Lake Sewer & Water Authority board voted 3-1 at a special meeting Friday to terminate 14-year manager Daryl VanDyke.At their regular session three days late…

Mike’s Musings: “Pay It Forward” Is a Powerful Idea Worth Embracing
07/23/2025

Mike’s Musings: “Pay It Forward” Is a Powerful Idea Worth Embracing

In a world often overshadowed by cynicism, economic struggle, and divisive headlines, the simple idea of “paying it forward” offers a powerful counterbalance. It’s a concept built on se…

Life as Performance Art
07/23/2025

Life as Performance Art

“History doesn’t always repeat itself but it often rhymes,” said Mark Twain. As I write this in mid-July, it looks like there will be a change. For better or worse, I’m not sure.A wonderful thing a…

Holley takes reins of Saugatuck boys soccer program
07/16/2025

Holley takes reins of Saugatuck boys soccer program

By Jason WesseldykSports EditorNathan Holley is no stranger when it comes to coaching soccer at Saugatuck.In addition to coaching both the boys and girls middle school teams, Holley has served as a…

Blue Star
07/16/2025

Blue Star

By Scott SullivanEditorTinted LoveThe Taj Mahal, that shining white monument to love, is turning green, black and yellow. And India’s Supreme Court isn’t happy.Pollution and insect dung are discolo…

Improved Pier Cove Park beach reopens
07/16/2025

Improved Pier Cove Park beach reopens

By Scott SullivanEditorA renovated Pier Cove Park reopened to the public in time for July 4 weekend.Ganges Township — with help from a $266,000 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund g…

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