December 2020 – Page 5

Area emergency personnel rescue injured trail user

An injured person on a trail in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area was rescued Sunday by personnel from the Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Departments and Wayland Area Emergency Services. Firefighters and…

Editor December 13, 2020

Articles

Covid-19 wreaks havoc on local school populations

Michigan schools’ enrollment fell by 53,200 students this fall as the Coronavirus pandemic raged. The attached graphic shows Allegan County losses totalling 903 students, according to CEPI, as reported by…

Editor December 12, 2020

Community Notices

Local youth undergoes serious brain surgery in GR

A Go Fund Me campaign has been started for Bryce (Bruce) Permoda, son of Patrick and Patty Permoda. A family member reported Bryce was very lethargic and a decision was…

Editor December 12, 2020

Editorial

Green New Deal, the left will be America’s ruination

The following "letter" was actually submitted to the comments section response to a column penned by Army Bob: To the editor: The far left’s vision to print money to “transform”…

Editor December 12, 2020

Obituaries

Private family service held for Lillian Jager of Hopkins

Lillian Jager (Burian) of Hopkins loving mother and grandmother, died Thursday, Dec 10. Lillian worked many years for both Smith Lumber and Hoeksema Hardware, helping many find their way with…

Editor December 12, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Covid burns Martin athletic teams again

The Martin High School athletic calendar on the district’s web site indicates an MHSAA semifinals football contest Tuesday at Adrian Lenawee Christian. Prospects for such a game appear to be…

Editor December 11, 2020

Sports

Colin Weber chooses UNC-Charlotte to play football

Hopkins High School senior Colin Weber, one of the most sought-after athletes in West Michigan this year, has decided to extend his football playing next year at the University of…

Editor December 11, 2020

Community Notices

Covid deaths now 43, but curve may be flattening

The Allegan County Health Department Friday reported there have been 43 deaths attributed to the Covid-19 virus since the pandemic began last March. The death toll last September was only…

Editor December 11, 2020

Community Notices

Two victims in 3 fatal U.S.-131 crashes identified

Two victims in the series of fatal crashes Thursday on U.S.-131 have been identified. It was reported erroneously earlier that three had died. Capt. Scott Matice of the Allegan County…

Editor December 11, 2020

Community Notices

Internet ransom scam warnings posted in area

Area families are being warned about an Internet ransom scam targeting teens in Allegan County and in surrounding districts. Dr. Christina Hinds, superintendent of the Wayland Union Schools, said in…

Editor December 11, 2020