2020 – Page 19

Yes It’s True: Two films seem to mirror Covid-19 crisis

I posted not long ago a column about how Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone episode “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” somehow called to mind the current Covid-19 pandemic. After…

Editor November 7, 2020

Obituaries

Private family mass slated for Bob Pattock, 87, of Dorr

Bob Pattock, age 87, of Dorr, died Friday, Nov. 6. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from the Allegan County Road Commission…

Editor November 7, 2020

Sports

Carsen Young is all-state; WHS frosh breaks 20 mins

Wayland High School freshman Ava Makowski broke through the 20-minute barrier at the Division 2 state cross-country championship race at Michigan International Speedway. Makowski finished 42nd in the state with…

Editor November 7, 2020

Articles

Pardees resign WAEMS; Watson coup nearly done

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ken Pardee since has indicated his resignation had nothing to do with the Ambulance Board, for which he and Cathy still have profound respect. The coup d’etat in…

Editor November 7, 2020

Editorial

Pollsters aren’t keeping up with changes in elections

To the editor: We're in the 21st century. For pollsters, that's brought about changes along with challenges manifested in the last two presidential election cycle predictions. The tools used by…

Editor November 7, 2020

Columns

Basura: A radical proposal for presidential elections

As the 2020 election grinds slowly toward a conclusion, many seem frustrated with delays, with the allegations heard from the President about cheating and fraud. My proposal is simple: halt…

Editor November 7, 2020

Obituaries

Teacher, runner, wood carver Kimber Greene dies

Kimber Greene died peacefully at his home on Green Lake Tuesday, Nov. 3. He was 84. Born on March 12, 1936, in Chicago, to Helen Troy (Paris) and Clay Marshall…

Editor November 7, 2020

Community Notices

Fatal Monterey shooting suspect charged in Allegan

Nolan Woodsworth was arraigned in Allegan County District Court Friday on a charge of open murder for the shooting last Monday night of Cody Cline, 35, at his Monterey Township…

Editor November 6, 2020

Sports

Clippers’ defense shuts out high scoring playoff foe

Martin has earned a berth in the regional finals of the MHSAA eight-man football state playoffs next weekend. The Clippers pounded New Buffalo 50-0 Friday night on their home field…

Editor November 6, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: Biggest losers in the election were pollsters

by Robert M. Traxler Well I was going to hold the column until we knew the total outcome of the election; however, my contract with the rich and powerful owner…

Editor November 5, 2020