Editor

Army Bob: Socialist left was the big loser in the election

If you lived overseas, one of the things you learned is just how complex and dynamic a language American English is. One of the things difficult for English language learners…

Editor January 5, 2017

Articles

Watson Township Board appointments confirmed

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening confirmed several appointments. One, newcomer Helen Goyings, may wind up in other places in township government. Goyings, who has lived in the township for…

Editor January 5, 2017

Articles

Watson gets serious about fighting recycling site abuse

Watson Township Board members plan to buy a security camera for the recycling site next to the Township Hall, regardless of whether or not a grant application is approved. Too…

Editor January 5, 2017

Community Notices

Three WHS students to sing with State Honors Choir

Wayland Union High School choir students (from left) Shawn Sutherby, David Huynh and Nick Wnuk achieved positions in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir. They will be…

Editor January 5, 2017

Features

WHS to send 12 students to state business competition

Wayland shined at the Business Professionals of America Regional Leadership Conference Wednesday, having 12 students place and qualify for the state level competition in March. More than 300 students gathered…

Editor January 5, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins Township house a total loss in morning fire

No one was injured, but authorities say this house in Hopkins Township was a total loss this morning in a fire. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department indicated a…

Editor January 5, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: I understand I’ve been lied to all my life

“As I get older, after much careful research, after critical thinking, the more I have come to understand I’ve been lied to all my life.” — David T. Young My…

Editor January 4, 2017

Obituaries

Lifelong local woman Rachel Ward’s service Saturday

Rachel Madelon (Hiar) Ward, age 77, died Dec. 29, during a recent hospitalization at Florida Hospital, Sebring Fla. She was born in Leighton Township Oct. 26, 1939, the daughter of…

Editor January 4, 2017

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1967 Randy Marklevitz was appointed to a trustee’s seat on the Wayland Township Board, succeeding Larry Knowlton, who died. A shortage of ambulance personnel…

Editor January 4, 2017

Obituaries

Boxing trainer Bob Quackenboss dies at age 82

Robert Leigh Quackenboss, age 82, of Wayland, affectionately known as "Harmonica Bob" died Tuesday, Jan. 3. Harmonica Bob went around to local restaurants and nursing homes to entertain folks. He…

Editor January 4, 2017