Editor

Basura: America must continue to be a free and open society

The horrific terrorist attacks in Paris have gotten a lot of reaction. Some of that reaction, according to Madeleine Albright, is deeply disturbing. The former U.S. Secretary of State opines…

Editor November 25, 2015

Columns

Ranger Rick: Taking in Syrian refugees is idiotic and dangerous

The blow-back of allowing Syrian immigrants into the nation (at the time of this writing: approximately 10,000 “refugees”) prompted President Barack Obama to attack Republicans for their stance against the…

Editor November 24, 2015

Articles

Dorr Township approves new 3-year contract for recycling services

The Dorr Township Board Tuesday evening approved a new three-year contract for recycling services that includes a $25 per household annual surcharge for curbside pickup. Bob’s Disposal Service handles the…

Editor November 24, 2015

Articles

Moline residents protest traffic speeds in 12th Street residential area

A group of citizens who live in Moline appeared before the Dorr Township Board night to protest widespread speeding of cars and trucks on 12th Street coming off Division Avenue.…

Editor November 24, 2015

Articles

Dorr Township roads continue to deteriorate in wake of millage loss

It’s been more than six months since the Dorr Township Citizens’ Road Committee absorbed the defeat of a three-mill request in a special election, and local roads have only gotten…

Editor November 24, 2015

Features

Seven WHS orchestra members take part in Meyer all-star concert

Wayland High School orchestra members (from left) sophomores Gabe Shafer (bass), Landon Kohtz (viola) and Matthew Gauthier viola), and juniors Emily Staple (violin) and Jennie Kerber (violin) represented Wayland at…

Editor November 24, 2015

Columns

Democracy Tree: Is Gov. Snyder sly or stupid on refugee question?

by Amy Kerr Hardin Following is an infographic from the White House outlining the rigorous (nine-part) screening process for refugees. If the Republican governors who wish to block refugee resettlement…

Editor November 24, 2015

Articles

Art Hop is Friday, Dec. 4, Christmas parade the following morning

The annual Art Hop celebration and Christmas parade is scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday morning, Dec. 4 and 5, in downtown Wayland. Art Hop will be held from 5…

Editor November 24, 2015

Editorial

Will Allegan County’s largest employer follow the alarming pattern?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The news from Allegan County's largest employer continues to be both alarming and depressing.…

Editor November 23, 2015

Obituaries

Former Hopkins educator, librarian Dorothy Morton dies at 86

Dorothy Jean Morton of Hopkins died Sunday, Nov. 22, at Laurels of Sandy Creek Maplewood Assisted Living in Wayland. She was 86. Mrs. Morton was born Oct. 11, 1929, in…

Editor November 23, 2015