Editor

Two area library directors presenters in ALA convention

The Michigan Library Association was so proud of two of its library directors that this photo was snapped of them as they prepared to be presenters for a special gathering…

Editor June 24, 2016

Community Notices

Second annual Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow is July 9-10

Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians and Jijak Foundation will put together the second annual Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow, a cultural celebration of Pottawatomi traditions, Saturday and Sunday, July…

Editor June 24, 2016

Columns

Democracy Tree: Michigan after 5 Years of GOP tyranny

by Amy Kerr Hardin A Calculated Attack in Progress “It was obvious that House Republicans brought this bill up this week to undermine the petitions that are being gathered across…

Editor June 24, 2016

Obituaries

Celebration of Life is Wednesday for Cora ‘Momo’ Peck

Cora Jean Peck, 88, of Dorr, died Thursday, June 23. She was also known by her extended family in Salem Township as "Momo." She was born in the fall of…

Editor June 24, 2016

Columns

Army Bob: Same old political mantra occurs every 4 years

by Robert M. Traxler Every four years we revisit the same trite statements: • The United States is the most divided we have ever been. • The American economy is…

Editor June 23, 2016

Editorial

Fred Hilbert tells of importance of recording history

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following editorial comment was made long ago by Plank Road Farm founder Fred Hilbert Sr., father of State Senator Fred Hilbert (1960-64) of Wayland. Both Hilberts lived…

Editor June 23, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Barber Joe Booker practiced Darwinism

EDITOR'S NOTE: Much of this is reprinted from my column of Dec. 18, 2014 I was sad to learn of the death this week of Joe Booker, a very popular…

Editor June 23, 2016

Sports

Wildcat senior Auston Whitley is academic all-state

Wayland High School senior Auston Whitley, a multi-sport athlete, has been named to the Academic All-State team, along with 34 other student athletes. Whitley is shown here with a basketball…

Editor June 23, 2016

Articles

WHS grad’s historic hotel damaged heavily in fire

The South Lyon Hotel, co-owned and managed by Wayland High School graduate Corry Bala, suffered major damage in a three-alarm fire early Thursday morning. The iconic historic hotel was built…

Editor June 23, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A look at Wayland area’s past, Part 221

25 Years Ago — June 26, 1991 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners chose Connie Holbrook of Dorr Township to succeed the late Ralph Sytsma on the Fifth District seat.…

Editor June 22, 2016