Tullymore and St. Ives golf courses have been acquired by RedWater, a golf and hospitality company, the resort announced Friday.

The courses were previously owned by Peter and Joann Ministrelli for 19 years.

“The RedWater team shares our vision for Tullymore and St. Ives, and we’re confident they will continue to provide exceptional care for the resort, its courses and the members and guests who value these facilities,” said Joann Ministrelli, former owner of Tullymore Golf Resort. “We are proud to entrust these prestigious clubs to RedWater and are excited for our Tullymore staff to grow and succeed under their leadership."

RedWater, formerly known as Watermark Properties until 2020, owns eight other golf courses, nine restaurants and nine event venues throughout West Michigan. 

The company’s plans for Tullymore Golf Resort include expanding lodging capabilities, updating amenities, maintaining top-tier conditions on both courses and overseeing future residential development. It also aims to expand the resort’s offerings to provide more destination getaways such as weddings and group gatherings.

“We’re excited about what this means for the future of Tullymore,” said Matt Golden, general manager of Tullymore Golf Resort. “This is a special property with a strong identity and loyal following. Our focus remains on building on that foundation, continuing to deliver the quality and service our guests expect while thoughtfully growing what makes Tullymore unique.”

Tullymore Golf Resort spans more than 800 acres in Stanwood near Canadian Lakes. Both courses have received awards for being among the top courses in the state and country by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. The resort includes two hotels, clubhouses, cottages, a lodge, wedding spaces and dining facilities.

For more information on RedWater, visit RedWater.com.

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The Lions entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear goal: addressing positional needs.

Detroit entered the draft needing help at offensive tackle opposite three-time All-Pro Penei Sewell and an edge rusher to complement star Aidan Hutchinson.

The Lions ended last season winning just two of their final seven games, including a heartbreaking loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers. General Manager Brad Holmes and Head Coach Dan Campbell have prided themselves on developing homegrown talent, selecting seven All-Pro players in their five previous drafts together.

In the first round, the Lions selected Blake Miller, an offensive tackle from Clemson. Miller was a four-year starter for the Tigers, starting 54 games and playing 3,778 offensive snaps. The athletic tackle brings a versatile playing style to Detroit. Miller is expected to open the season at right tackle, with signs pointing to Penei Sewell shifting to left tackle.

“I’ve watched a lot of his tape throughout my time in college,” Miller said. “There’s so much stuff that he does incredibly well — his ability to move, get out in space, his ability to pass and protect. He uses his hands effectively, how light he is on his feet. All those things are remarkable. Just to be able to sit in the same room as him, be on the same field as him, pick his brain and get his perspectives on things. I can’t wait.”

On the second day of the draft, the Lions kept former Michigan Wolverine Derrick Moore in the Mitten State. The 23-year-old edge rusher from Baltimore was a three-time All-Big Ten selection during his time at Michigan. At 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, Moore can be a physical presence off the edge for Detroit. He showed that in his final college season, leading the Wolverines and finishing fourth in the Big Ten with 10 sacks.

Moore moved his mother with him to Michigan during his freshman year in Ann Arbor and has made the state his home ever since, showing family is a personal priority.

“It definitely means a lot for me,” Moore said. “I’m somebody who’s really familiar with the area and pretty much grew to love it. I’m just excited to be back. I feel like Detroit is my second home — really, all of Michigan is like my second home."

The third day of the draft in Pittsburgh proved busy for the Lions, who made a series of selections and trades. In the fourth round, they added another Wolverine, linebacker Jimmy Rolder. He spent all four years of his college career in Ann Arbor, appearing in 42 games with 11 starts. Rolder capped his career with All-Big Ten honors in 2025 from both the coaches and the media.

“I think with the way we play at Michigan and the way we play defense, we hang our hat on playing physical, playing tough and playing with high effort,” Rolder said. “That’s what you’re going to get out of a Michigan defender like Derrick Moore and like myself."

In the fifth round, Detroit bolstered its defensive backfield with cornerback Keith Abney from Arizona State. A former 2017 national champion speed skater, Abney shifted his focus to football during the COVID-19 pandemic. In his junior season with the Sun Devils, he earned first-team All-Big 12 honors to go along with a two-interception season. At the NFL Combine, he ranked fourth among cornerbacks with 15 bench-press reps. At his pro day, Abney ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, which helped lead to his selection in the fifth round.

“I got to say, just the endurance from long drives — teams like to tempo — being able to have that endurance and those lungs, I feel I can go for a long time at a high intensity,” Abney said of how his speed-skating background translates to football

Later, with the 168th overall pick, the Lions selected wide receiver Kendrick Law from Kentucky. From Shreveport, Louisiana, Law matched Abney’s 4.45-second 40-yard dash, ranking 20th among all wide receivers at the combine. With the Wildcats last season, Law contributed 540 receiving yards thanks to strong short-area route running. A former Alabama special-teams player, Law transferred to Kentucky after the 2024 season to take on a larger receiving role. He is expected to contribute on special teams immediately.

With the Lions’ final two picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, Detroit added defensive tackles. At No. 205, they selected Skyler Gill-Howard from Texas Tech. Gill-Howard started the first six games of the season for the Red Raiders before an ankle injury sidelined him for the remainder of his senior year.

At No. 222, the Lions took Trye West from Tennessee. West played in 12 games with two starts for the Volunteers. A key rotational piece during his four years at Tennessee, he appeared in 48 games with 20.5 tackles for loss.

There’s plenty to like about the Lions’ 2026 draft class. Holmes and Campbell addressed key roster needs with a clear vision, adding immediate depth and long-term upside that could play a major role in pushing Detroit back into Super Bowl contention.

Earlier this week, State Rep. Joseph Fox voted to pass a new statewide budget that delivers on several issues he has prioritized in his service to the 101^st House District. 

“We’re delivering a budget that puts Michigan families first,” said Fox (R-Fremont). “Our budget funds critical infrastructure like roads and bridges while rejecting unnecessary tax hikes and the wasteful spending projects that cause them. People throughout our state are struggling with high costs, and we have a responsibility to use their hard-earned tax dollars on the resources and programs that are proven investments in Michigan’s future. These programs will have real positive impacts on our community, like improving early literacy—a key factor in a child’s lifelong success.” 

The House-approved budget preserves—and expands—important initiatives while reducing the overall state budget by $106 million and investing in the rainy-day fund. 

“It’s a responsible plan that promotes oversight without bureaucratic excess,” Fox said. “We have been working tirelessly to cut waste and fraud from state government, and this budget does just that. We’re funding resources to ensure that work requirements for food stamps and Medicaid are followed, and we’re removing ghost employees from our state payrolls. We owe it to the Michigan taxpayers to cut out financial abuse in state government whenever we see it.” 

While the House plan is not the final state budget, the priorities included in the House plan help serve as the basis of the funding in the final plan as negotiations begin between the House, the Senate and Gov. Whitmer. 

Fox represents Michigan's 101st District, which includes all of Newaygo County, and parts of Oceana, Lake, Mason, and Wexford counties.

_{Release courtesy of Rep. Joseph Fox.}

Monday, Apr. 20

• Officers were dispatched for a check well-being. Upon arrival, the individual did not show signs of distress or a medical event. The complainant was advised of the status and told if there should be a need in the future to call again.
• An officer was dispatched to a possible complaint of criminal sexual conduct. The matter is under investigation.

Tuesday, Apr. 21

• Officers performed security checks, traffic policing, interviews, and follow-up tasks on currently active cases.

Wednesday, Apr. 22

• An officer located an open door during security checks. The business was checked and cleared and then secured properly. Owners were advised.
• An officer transported a 29-year-old woman from Mason County Jail to Osceola County Jail for an active warrant on Failure to Appear in Court.
• While on follow-up for another report, a 33-year-old man was arrested on an active warrant in Mecosta County for Failure to Appear in Court. It was turned over to Mecosta County deputies.
• An officer stopped a vehicle for a defective muffler. The driver was found to not have a driver’s license, no insurance on the vehicle, and the vehicle was unregistered. The 24-year-old woman driver was released with appearance citations.

Thursday, Apr. 23

• Officers performed security checks, traffic policing, interviews, and follow-up tasks on currently active cases.

Friday, Apr. 24

• An officer took a report of suspected damage to a front door.

• An officer assisted an Osceola County Sheriff's Deputy on a child custody matter between several tense individuals.

• An officer issued a verbal warning for a dog running loose.

• An officer took a dispute between family members. This is a periodic ongoing matter and was determined to be verbal arguing only.

Saturday, Apr. 25

• An officer took a complaint of a barking dog.

• An officer took a complaint of a found dog. The owner was located and picked up the dog.

Sunday, Apr. 26

• An officer was dispatched to a possible underground water leak. The area is normally wet this time of year. DPW was contacted to evaluate the situation and act if needed.

The Michigan Senate on Wednesday adopted Sen. Roger Hauck’s resolution designating May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month.

“ALS, commonly known by many as Lou Gehrig’s disease, makes even the simplest movements, like walking, speaking and gesturing, nearly impossible and strikes people regardless of race, sex, age or ethnicity,” said Hauck, R-Mount Pleasant. “Finding a cure for ALS will prevent the disease from robbing hundreds of thousands of Americans of their dignity and lives, and discovering new effective treatments for the symptoms of ALS can extend and improve the lives of those living with the disease."

ALS is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

“Raising public awareness of ALS can help in the effort to achieve a cure and new treatments while also showing much-needed support for people affected by this disease, their families and advocates working on their behalf.”

Senate Resolution 113 says, “Approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States are afflicted with ALS at any given time, with 5,000 new cases appearing annually,” and “Approximately 15 new cases of ALS are diagnosed every day, with a person losing their battle with the disease every 90 minutes.”

Read more on the resolution here: SENATE RESOLUTION 113.

_{Release courtesy of Senate Republican Policy & Communications.}

Bryce Allers, a Mecosta County native and graduate of Morley Stanwood High School, has been selected as the undergraduate commencement speaker for the School of Public Affairs at American University.

Allers will deliver the student address at the university's graduation ceremony on May 9, 2026, at Bender Arena in Washington, D.C., speaking before graduates, faculty, and families. 

The selection is a significant honor, recognizing leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to public service.

A native of Mecosta County, Allers' journey to the nation's capital reflects years of hard work and determination. At American University, Allers majored in Political Science with a concentration in American Government, combining academic study with hands-on experience in federal government offices.

Allers has interned with U.S. Senator from Michigan, Gary Peters, in Washington, D.C., and Congressman Jamie Raskin in Maryland, contributing to communications, constituent services, and policy research. These experiences provided a firsthand understanding of how government decisions affect everyday people and communities like those in West Michigan.

"Coming from a small town, opportunities like this didn't always feel within reach," Allers said. "Being selected to speak at commencement is something I never imagined, and it means everything to represent where I come from on a stage like this."

Allers' selection reflects a personal journey from a small town in West Michigan to the national stage, underscoring how opportunity, access, and determination can expand what once felt out of reach.

Following graduation, Allers plans to continue working in public service, focusing on government communications, constituent services, immigration, and public policy.

_{Release and photo courtesy of Allers.}