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Commercial-News · Indianapolis, IN

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Allegan marching band finishes high, on to nationals

By Kimberly Pullen After a season of accomplishments, the Allegan High School Marching Band has another reason to celebrate. The band finished fourth in Flight V at the Michigan Competing Bands Association (MCBA) State Championships on Saturday, November 7, 2026, earning a score of 82.850. With state competition behind them, the students are now preparing for an opportunity that has been more than three decades in the making. The fourth-place finish marks the first time in 11 years that Allegan has finished among the top four at state. It is also just the fifth time in the program’s 31 appearances in the state finals that the band has placed in the top four. Band Director Brenden Hoekstra said the group had one of its best performances of the season, and the students felt good about their show. “It was a great run through! We definitely had one of the best runs of the season. The students felt good about their show,” Hoekstra said.

Out · Greentown, IN

Nearby: Greentown, IN

Darlene Mitchell dishes on her 'beautiful' gay wedding: 'Babe, it was water works!'

She's corny! Hailing from Greentown, Indiana, Darlene Mitchell has become one of the undeniable breakout stars from RuPaul's Drag Race season 18. After making it all the way to the finale, the hilarious and adorable queen tied the knot with her husband Branden Marcus in March 2026. Since her debut on Drag Race, Mitchell has won over fans across the globe for her hilarious sense of humor, silly approach to drag, and shining positive personality. Plus, she even received plenty of compliments for her natural good looks out of drag all over social media. "It was unexpected! It's truly insane to comprehend. I got sexy Trixie! That one I'm keeping in my pocket. I've been a kept woman for 10 years, so getting that reaction was nice. Baby, the men out there are thirsty. It's the wild west," Mitchell tells Out. See on Instagram Even RuPaul admitted towards the end of season 18 that Mitchell was a dark horse throughout the competition who picked up momentum following her iconic roast.