Editor

Longtime WMS custodian ‘Corky’ Doxey dies at 74

Harold “Corky” Doxey, a well known and well-liked longtime custodian at Wayland Middle School, died at a hospital in Kalamazoo Saturday. He was 74. Doxey, a 1967 graduate of Wayland…

Editor July 15, 2024

Obituaries

Service Tuesday for Ruth Nederhood of Moline

Ruth Nederhood, 81, of Moline, died Wednesday, July 10. Ruth is survived by her husband of 63 years, Don; children, Doug and Deb Nederhood, Judy and Steve Schreur, Laura and…

Editor July 15, 2024

Sports

WHS grad Sarah Brewer joins record mile crew

Wayland High School graduate Sarah Brewer (third from left) is at it again, proving that running careers go well beyond the collegiate level. Brewer, who not long ago earned her…

Editor July 14, 2024

Columns

Tasty bean salad a welcome addition to summer meals

This easy and colorful bean salad adds just the perfect touch to summer picnics and potlucks. Drain and rinse the cans of beans in a colander. Chop the veggies, and…

Editor July 14, 2024

Sports

Martin plans its 1st parent football clinic July 30

Martin Public Schools is planning its inaugural Parent Clinic for 7 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, July 30. This is a chance for parents and fans to ask football-related questions and…

Editor July 14, 2024

Community Notices

Severe Weather Season – Being Prepared

Allegan County Emergency Management (ACEM) urges residents to stay informed and prepared by: Monitoring local news and weather updates. Having multiple communication channels, such as NOAA Weather Radio and mobile…

Editor July 13, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral for Bill Guidebeck is at Alpine Baptist

William "Bill" Dean Guidebeck, age 93, of Comstock Park, died at home Tuesday, July 9. He was born July 8, 1930, at home in Otsego. Bill married Carley Ione Bush…

Editor July 13, 2024

Obituaries

Service for Wayne Weber of Burnips will be July 16

Joseph Wayne Weber, age 93 of Burnips, died Wednesday, July 10.Wayne graduated from Hudsonville High School. He served his country in the United States Marines Corps. Wayne was a Boy…

Editor July 13, 2024

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial set for Hopkins native

Roger Dale Simmons, age 85, of Wyoming, died Friday, July 12. Roger was born in Hopkins and raised in Diamond Springs. He was a devoted employee of Country Fresh Dairy…

Editor July 13, 2024

Editorial

I try to avoid free ads for the rich and famous

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Jill Biden Jennifer Franholm I have a history of being reluctant to make a…

Editor July 12, 2024