September 2017

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Sept. 23, 1992 The Wayland Township Planning Commission voted against recommending granting a special use permit to developer Cellar Door to build an amphiteater on 129th…

Editor September 20, 2017

Sports

Viking cross teams both take 2nd in 1st Silver jamboree

Both the Hopkins girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams were runners-up to Grandville Calvin Christian Tuesday in this season’s first O-K Silver Conference jamboree. The meet took place at the L.M.…

Editor September 19, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Ancient gifts from aunt and older sister

I'm going to my Aunt Margie's 90th birthday party Saturday in Wyoming and I hope to honor a woman who 60 years ago taught me an important lesson I eventually…

Editor September 19, 2017

Articles

Wedding barn proposed for ag property in Dorr Twp.

A Dorr Township man told the Planning Commission Tuesday night that he'd like to take advantage of the surging interest in wedding barns by building such a facility on his…

Editor September 19, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: Will brain injuries eventually ruin football?

The NFL insignia means “National Football League” to many. To some, it means “Not For Long.” With more focus on the health of former and current players regarding their brain…

Editor September 19, 2017

Obituaries

Wolverine Feeds co-owner’s daughter dies at 78

Carol Lee Barrett (Hagerman), 78, died Sept. 15. Carol was born in Kalamazoo Sept. 12, 1939, the daughter of the late Martha Hagerman (Root), Harold “Moe” Hagerman and Patricia Hagerman.…

Editor September 19, 2017

Obituaries

Memorial service is Saturday for Carole Schievink

Carole Ann Schievink, of Wayland died Friday, Sept. 15. Visitation will be 11 a.m. with memorial service noon Saturday, Sept. 23, at Gun Lake Community Church, 12200 West M-179 Hwy. Visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a…

Editor September 18, 2017

Obituaries

Service will be Friday for James Rodanhisler, 73, of Dorr

James A. Rodanhisler, age 73 of Dorr died after a long battle with cancer Monday, Sept. 18. He enjoyed fishing and having fish frys with family and friends. He also enjoyed…

Editor September 18, 2017

Community Notices

Subway restaurant opening at Bradley exit on U.S.-131

Tammy Miller Thomas of Moline took this photo at the Bradley exit (No. 61) of U.S.-131 to show a new Subway restaurant going up across the street from the Gun…

Editor September 18, 2017

Community Notices

Wide open space now graces West Superior Street

A huge hole now exits where the former Wayland Chevrolet and Cars2Go dealerships existed on West Superior Street, across the street from United Bank. The now empty lot was home…

Editor September 18, 2017