November 2021 – Page 6

Service set for Tuesday in Dorr for Cheryl Atkinson, 77

Cheryl Atkinson, age 77, died Friday, Nov. 12. Cheryl loved to cook. She had an open door policy to her entire neighborhood. She enjoyed watching her family play sports. She…

Editor November 13, 2021

Obituaries

Gary Webb of Hamilton passes Thursday at age 67

Gary T. Webb, age 67, of Hamilton, died Thursday, Nov. 11. Gary was born May 5, 1954, to Worley and Margaret Webb, who preceded him in death as well as his…

Editor November 13, 2021

Sports

Two turnovers turn the tide against Clippers in semis

It certainly was not déjà vu all over again Friday night when Martin lost 36-14 at Lenawee Christian in the state eight-man football semifinals. The Clippers a year ago made…

Editor November 12, 2021

Features

So ‘Old Man Winter’ finally has made an appearance?

It's unofficially being called the first snowfall of the 2021-22 winter season, just as shown here in the back yard of Wayland-are resident Brenda Sipkema. The unusually warm fall finally…

Editor November 12, 2021

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Friday, Nov. 26, for Bill Bolt

William (Bill) Bolt of Hopkins died Tuesday, Nov. 9. He was 73. Known for his booming voice, demanding presence, and "work is life" ethic, he collected all kinds of friends,…

Editor November 12, 2021

Obituaries

Mass for Mike Tobolic is Wednesday at St. Therese

Michael Tobolic, age 65, died Thursday, Nov. 11. He is survived by his children Joseph (Abby Merritt) Tobolic, Nicholas (Eva) Tobolic, Tess (Brian) Marhofer, Jake (Victoria) Tobolic, Abigail Tobolic; four…

Editor November 12, 2021

Articles

Wood bridge on 140th Ave. in Leighton to be repaired

The 140th Avenue bridge finally will get a repair job done, the Leighton Township Board learned Thursday evening. Supervisor Steve Wolbrink told his colleagues that Craig Atwood from the Allegan…

Editor November 11, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: People on the left misidentify opponents

by Robert M. Traxler If you’re a Republican you are a white supremacist, a white nationalist, a bigot, racist, sexist, homophobe, Islamophobe, anti… fill in the blank, so and so…

Editor November 11, 2021

Community Notices

Vaccination clinic Saturday at WHS Auxiliary Gym

The Allegan County Health Department will have a free vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Wayland Union High School Auxiliary Gym. Anyone anyone…

Editor November 11, 2021

Obituaries

Private graveside service planned for Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith, age 87, died Tuesday, Nov. 9. She is survived by her children Ron (Kris) Smith, Jeff (Deb) Smith, Karen German, Linda (Don) Fifelski; grandchildren Ben, Katelin, Steve, Shelly, Jeff,…

Editor November 11, 2021