Editor

Christmas sing-along planned for next folk gathering

The next local Rabbit River folk music gathering will be a Christmas special, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main…

Editor November 29, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look back at news in NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Nov. 27, 1991 The Awareness Committee in Yankee Springs Township insists that Thompson-McCully’s special use permit to mine gravel will be expiring on Nov. 29. Supervisor…

Editor November 26, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial service set for Ed Lautenschleger, 85

Edward Lautenschleger 85 of Wayland, died Monday, Nov. 14, at home. He was born on March 23, 1931, to William and Bertha Lautenschleger and married Lorraine Jousma, who preceded him…

Editor November 26, 2016

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday for Rose Schumacher

Rose C. Schumacher, age 75 died unexpectedly Nov. 23. She was born March 31, 1941, the daughter of Alonzo and Margaret (Russell) Whipple. Rose graduated from South High School in…

Editor November 26, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: Good gun folks won’t be turned into criminals

The good folks who manufacture and sell firearms have mixed emotions when it comes to Hillary Clinton’s defeat. Mrs. Clinton maintained she would enact “common sense gun control;” that is…

Editor November 24, 2016

Columns

Barry Hastings: ‘Rockin ‘H’ Cat Ranch,’ my life with Danielle

by Larry Hamp In late summer 2001, my Freeport Softball League friend, Rich Kunde, knowing I was an old bachelor (not so old then as now), asked if I'd be…

Editor November 24, 2016

Sports

Presley Hudson has double-double in CMU OT win

Central Michigan University sophomore guard Presley Hudson, a Wayland High School graduate, came up with her first career double-double, totaling 11 points and 12 rebounds and played a major clutch…

Editor November 23, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: There are good reasons for sub shortage

EDITOR'S NOTE: For the third time in the last month, I am resurrecting a column from the past because of the timeliness of the issue. I brought back Matt Stafford…

Editor November 23, 2016

Community Notices

Jon Seymour wins DAR Good Citizenship Award

Wayland Union High School senior Jon Seymour has been named the DAR Good Citizen for the Class of 2017. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award and…

Editor November 23, 2016

Sports

Supporters of embattled Hopkins coach mobilize

The community and school district of Hopkins is buzzing about the recent explosion of controversy over Hopkins varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith. Retiring Hopkins Township Clerk Lisa Battjes late last…

Editor November 23, 2016