March 2020

Clipper Faith Guritz named to Division 4 all-state team

March 31, 2020

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 was the leading scorer and rebounder on a team that fashioned a 22-1 record overall, won the Southwest Athletic Conference...

Third case of Coronavirus reported for Allegan County

March 31, 2020

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 numbers are subject to change and citizens are urged to continue to check back for reliable information related to the...

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

March 31, 2020

President Donald J. Trump 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 to get what he wants. Our current president is absolutely brilliant in playing a mostly hostile...

Ranger Rick: Mr. Parks very perceptive about politicians

March 31, 2020

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 be most vulnerable, with little or no cash on hand to weather the shutdown. I hope they all survive and...

Former Burnips woman Marlene Hyde Hooker dies

March 31, 2020

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 up in Burnips, next door to Hudsonville Creamery. Marlene’s family had the only oil business in Salem Township as the...

Private memorial service slated for Noah Allain, 25

March 31, 2020

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 that one day they would make the playoffs! His hobbies included a love of mixed martial arts and golf. If...

Columns

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

March 30, 2020

by Robert M. Traxler The masked Army Bob 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. In the early days we were told the COVID-19 was not as bad as the flu....

Coronavirus causes strange issue at Dick’s Market in Dorr

March 29, 2020

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 selling unbranded toilet paper in packages of three for $5.69, and even questioning if the store was permitted by law...

COVID-19 causes city to discourage playground equipment use

March 29, 2020

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 nothing to stop people from visiting the park or playing basketball or pickleball at the tennis courts. The struggle continues.

Former Moline woman Judie TenBrock dies at 79

March 29, 2020

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 wonderful wife, mother, and grandma and will be sadly missed by her children, Debbie and Tom Pearson, Lynne TenBrock; grandchildren,...

Month: March 2020