Editor

Students: Please do leave home without smart phones

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I’ve been surprised lately that only now school districts and school officials are toying…

Editor June 7, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral Aug. 1 for former Wayland trooper Harold Keena

Longtime trooper at the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police Harold Keena died April 11 in Winter Haven, Fla., He was 96. He was born to Ernest and Helen…

Editor June 7, 2024

Obituaries

Service at a later date for Cathy Calkins, 50, of Dorr

Cathy Marie Calkins, age 50, died Wednesday, June 5. Cathy enjoyed reading, spending time with family at get-togethers, and spending time with children - especially her nieces and nephews. Cathy…

Editor June 7, 2024

Sports

Seven Wildcats named to all-conference softball team

O-K Gold Conference champion Wayland landed seven of its players on the all-league team. The Wildcats, who went undefeated in 14 games in league play, captured their 29th O-K Gold…

Editor June 6, 2024

Articles

Watson Township to add planning services of GR firm

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening renewed contracts for insurance, Michigan Township Association dues and decided to add planning services from a Grand Rapids firm. The board reluctantly agreed to…

Editor June 6, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Hunter Biden puts shoe on the other foot

by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was convicted, and it is making the progressive movement giddy. The old adage of “Beware of what you wish for as you may…

Editor June 6, 2024

Obituaries

Service planned for Saturday for Rose Hinmon, 42

Rose Marie Hinmon, age 42, died at her home in Allegan on Tuesday, June 4. Rose had a cheerful and happy personality.She enjoyed being with her kids and watching them…

Editor June 6, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) A political rally in Martin for Republican Party presidential nominee William McKinley in 1900 25 Years…

Editor June 5, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland Summerfest celebration gets under way Friday

The annual Wayland Summerfest celebration this year will be held downtown Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 8 and 9. “We have some new items, improved activities and we’re bringing…

Editor June 4, 2024

Sports

Five Vikings named to all-OK-Silver softball squad

Editor June 4, 2024