2017 – Page 20

Service Nov. 25 at Wayland UMC for Donal Mellon, 92

Donal J. Mellon, age 92 of Grand Rapids, died Wednesday, Nov. 15. He is survived by his daughters Kristin Mellon and Marylynn (Charles) Morton; step-sons, Don (Karen) Van Houten, David…

Editor November 16, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Local Dems dream impossible dream

"To dream the impossible dream. To fight the unbeatable foe." Watching Democrats battle Republicans in the Allegan County political arena is like watching the Washington Generals battle the Harlem Globetrotters…

Editor November 16, 2017

Articles

Ex-Watson Twp. treasurer arraigned for probation violation

Former Watson Township Treasurer Stephanie Bogdan of Martin was in Allegan County Circuit Court Tuesday for arraignment on charges she violated terms of her probation. Bogdan was arrested in November…

Editor November 16, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Peter Nobel, 75, of Dorr

Peter N. Nobel, age 75, died at his home in Dorr Tuesday, Nov. 14, just two days prior to his 76th birthday. Peter is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; his…

Editor November 16, 2017

Features

Former WHS Principal Jack Deming in Holton Hall of Fame

Former Wayland High School Principal and coach Jack Deming has been inducted into the Holton High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Deming served as a teacher, coach and administrator at…

Editor November 15, 2017

Columns

The Subterranean: Native Americans’ genocide by attrition

A Review of “Wind River” ***1/2 out of five stars Currently available on video by Walter G. Tarrow Genocide by attrition. You wait long enough and the Native Americans will…

Editor November 15, 2017

Articles

Martin school bond project goes as planned despite rain

by Austin Marsman The Martin public school district's $17.1 million bond project is progressing as expected, despite the rainy fall. Project manager TMP’s Mike Hammis came before the school board Monday to…

Editor November 15, 2017

Features

WHS debate team enjoying huge success this fall season

The Wayland Union High School debate team has had record success this season. The Wayland group is a member of the West Michigan Legislative Debate League. Competitions are held at different West Michigan…

Editor November 15, 2017

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Nov. 18, 1992 Joe Miller is spearheading a campaign for the Wayland Fire Department to purchase a fire safety house for children to learn what being…

Editor November 15, 2017

Obituaries

Longtime Wayland VFW member Del Warner dies at 95

Adelbert "Del" H. Warner, aged 95 of Grand Rapids, died Monday, Nov. 13. Del served in the US Navy during World War II and was a lifetime member of the…

Editor November 14, 2017