Editor

Leighton millage requests not as high as 1st glance

Steve Shoemaker Leighton Township Planning Commission member Steve Shoemaker Thursday night told the Township Board some explanation about the two millage requests in Aug. 6 primary is needed. Shoemaker said…

Editor July 11, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Are progressives morphing into fascists?

by Robert M. Traxler As our friends in the liberal party morph into progressives (a bait and switch term for socialist), we need to ask a few questions, a few…

Editor July 11, 2024

Articles

Martin Twp., 3 others to take MIOSHA safety training

Gun Plains Township Supervisor Michael VanDenBerg Martin Township is joining with Otsego Township, Gun Plains Township and the Village of Martin in a cooperative effort to cut off potential MIOSHA…

Editor July 10, 2024

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) The Hopkins Army Band before the turn of the 20th century 25 Years Ago — July…

Editor July 10, 2024

Community Notices

McDuff’s earns $21,000 small business grant from MEDC

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has announced that McDuff’s Bar & Grille in Wayland, has been awarded a $21,670 small business grant. The funding as part of the state’s…

Editor July 9, 2024

Community Notices

Martin to celebrate Hometown Days Saturday, July 13

The community of Martin will celebrate its fourth annual Hometown Day Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. in the heart of the village. A car show at the Clippers Cafe parking…

Editor July 9, 2024

Obituaries

No fewer than 13 children survive 101-year-old Mary Weatherhead

Mary Agnes Weatherhead of Wayland, and Englewood, Fla., died Monday, July 8, at age 101. She was born April 10, 1923, in Cleveland the daughter of Herschel and Marie Driver,…

Editor July 9, 2024

Community Notices

Classes, ‘Meet Up Eat Up’ start up for summer

Wayland Union Schools' summer programs got under way Tuesday, as some students began summer classes and many others showed up at Steeby Elementary to take part in the "Meet Up…

Editor July 9, 2024

Obituaries

Private graveside service slated for Vivian Arnsman

Vivian Ileath Arnsman, 95, of Hopkins, died Friday, July 5. She was always a loving caretaker for many people and willing to help someone in need. Vivian was raised in…

Editor July 9, 2024

Sports

Martin AD Mitchell Gabriele is stepping down

Martin High School Athletic Director Mitchell Gabriele has announced he is stepping down from his post after serving the past two years. Gabiele, who took the AD job at Martin…

Editor July 8, 2024