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Funeral will be Saturday in Dorr for Barbara Turner, 89

Barbara Elaine (Hunter) Turner, age 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 5. Barbara never met a stranger. She had a heart for others, befriending people with whom she came into contact. As…

Editor October 6, 2021

Sports

Wildcats win last home tennis match, 6-2 vs. Sparta

The Wayland High School varsity tennis team won its last home match of the season over non-conference rival Sparta Tuesday night. First singles saw the return of Christian Sieffert for his…

Editor October 5, 2021

Obituaries

Service Friday at St. Stan’s for ‘Rocky’ Kurdelski, 83

Thomas “Rocky” Kurdelski, age 83 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 4. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gerri Kurdelski; children Christine (fiance' James Head) Katterheinrich, Thomas (Marie)…

Editor October 5, 2021

Columns

Our date night a change of pace from athletic events

by Denise Dykstra This past week, the weekly high school football game was canceled. My husband was a sad, I cannot even find the words to describe. During the week,…

Editor October 5, 2021

Obituaries

Longtime area Realtor Pete Howard, 79, dies of Covid

Word has been received of the death of longtime Wayland-area Realtor Pete Howard Saturday, Oct. 2, at Holland Hospital. He was 79. His son, Mike, posted on Facebook, "Howard contracted…

Editor October 5, 2021

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Oct. 12 for Arlene Pitsch

Arlene Laura Pitsch, age 91, died Saturday, Oct 2. Arlene and Loren were partners in life and in Pitsch Wrecking Company. She believed in the value of education, which was…

Editor October 4, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: We have zero power in redistricting game

"Hey ho, don't worry. You know you can't win. No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in." — The Bonzo Dog Band I hear tell there’s been…

Editor October 4, 2021

Articles

Hopkins Twp., Village plan to forge sewer agreement

Hopkins Township and the Village of Hopkins Tuesday evening are expected to vote on a 425 agreement to provide village sewer services to 25 properties along 12th Street from 135th…

Editor October 4, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County has lost 13 to Covid in past 2 weeks

The Allegan County Health Department today announced that 177 people in the county have died as a result of the Coronvirus since the pandemic began in March 2020. That means…

Editor October 4, 2021

Obituaries

Service Thursday for Karen VanderZand of Wayland

Karen Jo VanderZand, age 61, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at home in Wayland. Karen had open arms and an open heart; she made family of everyone with whom she…

Editor October 4, 2021