March 2020

Clipper Faith Guritz named to Division 4 all-state team

Martin senior Faith Guritz has been named to the Division 4 all-state girls' basketball team by the Associated Press. Guritz was a four-year starter for the Lady Clippers and she…

Editor March 31, 2020

Community Notices

Third case of Coronavirus reported for Allegan County

As of Tuesday, March 31, at 8:30 a.m., Allegan County is reporting that it has three positive COVID-19 cases. The County Health Department posted on its web site that these…

Editor March 31, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Trump skillful at manipulating the media

Y’all can say what you want, but in my humble, but correct opinion, President Donald Trump is the very best I have seen in my lifetime at manipulating the media…

Editor March 31, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: Mr. Parks very perceptive about politicians

There is a possibility a few businesses will not be able to sustain the time being shut down during the Coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants, bars, and those recently started businesses will…

Editor March 31, 2020

Obituaries

Former Burnips woman Marlene Hyde Hooker dies

Longtime Salem Township resident Marlene Elizabeth Hyde Hooker, 84, of Gastonia, N.C., died March 18. Marlene was born in Lansing, the first child of Keith and Irene Hyde and grew…

Editor March 31, 2020

Obituaries

Private memorial service slated for Noah Allain, 25

Noah Allain, age 25, died Sunday, March 29. Noah was an amazing husband and father. Everyone who knew him knew how much he loved his Detroit Lions. He just knew…

Editor March 31, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: Better to be safe than sorry in a pandemic

by Robert M. Traxler With the quarantine in effect, we have time to look back and reflect on the progression of a virus that is a nasty piece of work.…

Editor March 30, 2020

Articles

Coronavirus causes strange issue at Dick’s Market in Dorr

The widespread Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis has prompted an unsual issue for Dick's Market in Dorr and local consumers. Cortney Schuelke of Dorr posted on Facebook her displeasure with Dick's…

Editor March 29, 2020

Community Notices

COVID-19 causes city to discourage playground equipment use

City of Wayland officials, in an attempt to halt the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, have placed warning tape all around the playground at the City Park. However, there is…

Editor March 29, 2020

Obituaries

Former Moline woman Judie TenBrock dies at 79

Judith Judith "Judie" TenBrock, age 79, of Wyoming and formerly of Moline, died Friday, March 27. Judie enjoyed playing games and spending time with family and friends. She was a…

Editor March 29, 2020