2020 – Page 10

Virtual Turkey Trot fund-raiser picks up $1,885

The third annual Thanksgiving Day Virtual 5K Turkey Trot was again a success, thanks to race coordinator, Aneke vanBaal. The Dorr and Wayland communities came together to support the Hand…

Editor December 2, 2020

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 6, 1995 The retirement of Jimmy Jackson five months previous continues…

Editor December 2, 2020

Obituaries

Celebration of life party is Sunday for Ted Mattingly

On April 6, 1976, Theodore E. Mattingly Jr. took his first breath and on Nov. 28, was his last. He was 44. Ted was born on an airbase in Big…

Editor December 2, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland High School launches winter coat drive

Wayland High School will have its annual winter coat drive this month. Those who are able to donate are asked trop them off outside of the high school’s main office.…

Editor December 2, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: After further review, I return to the Hut

“After further review, the ruling on the field is being reversed.” — A whole slew of collegiate and NFL football referees in recent years. Indeed, I have received further review…

Editor December 1, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: I don’t believe Biden is up to the challenge

A year ago, we were ramping up for Christmas, just like usual. Decorating the house and tree, buying presents and putting them under the tree. Little did we know the…

Editor December 1, 2020

Community Notices

Allegan County reports 33 now have died of Covid-19

The number of deaths due to the Coronavirus since last March in Allegan County has climbed to 33 as of Monday, Nov. 30. The Allegan County Health Department reported there…

Editor November 30, 2020

Articles

Martin plans to stick with in-person learning in Covid

Regardless of the pandemic challenges, Martin Public Schools plans to continue the face-to-face five days per week plan for classroom attendance. The State of Michigan shut down all high schools…

Editor November 30, 2020

Columns

Green bean casserole recipe traditional holiday favorite

by Kathy Hamman Miller This is a favorite Green Bean Casserole recipe, it's been around at family gatherings forever and for a good reason. There is, however, a holiday seasoning…

Editor November 30, 2020

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: The King and I settling in out west

by Phyllis McCrossin I trust everyone had a safe and socially distanced Thanksgiving. Ours was a very quiet and small affair. It’s been a busy five days, starting on the…

Editor November 29, 2020