Editor

Wyoming to replace departed Hastings in O-K Gold Conference

The O-K Gold Conference this week officially lost Hastings as a member, but gained Wyoming. Jim Haskins, commissioner of the entire O-K Conference announced Friday afternoon The Hastings Board of…

Editor October 23, 2015

Obituaries

Former ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Dorothy Wykoski of Wayland dies at 91

Dorothy Ann Wykoski, age 91 of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 23. Dorothy was one of the first women to begin work at General Motors as a "Rosie the Riveter" during…

Editor October 23, 2015

Sports

Wildcat senior Hope Dollarhide signs to play for Lawrence Tech

Hope Dollarhide, a senior getting ready for her fourth season on the Wayland basketball team, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball next year and Lawrence Technological University.…

Editor October 23, 2015

Columns

Army Bob: Far left and far right get too much attention from the media

In a past debate with one of the liberal columnists for this august publication, I was chastised for referring to President Obama as our president. His comment was that he…

Editor October 22, 2015

Editorial

Basing all decisions on money is like emphysema for public schools

I have watched helplessly the slow and painful terminal illness of public education over more than 40 years in community journalism It feels like watching a loved one slowly deteriorate…

Editor October 22, 2015

Community Notices

Preliminary work starts on Gregorville Road in Wayland Township

Preliminary work has started on Gregorville Road in Wayland Township this fall. The project will include a stretch from Division to 6th Street, 2.02 miles and include clearing, grading, culvert…

Editor October 22, 2015

Articles

Perrigo to cut 800 jobs worldwide to thwart hostile takeover bid

Perrigo, Allegan County’s largest employer, plans to eliminate 800 jobs worldwide and buy back $2 billion of shares to thwart a hostile takeover bid by Mylan NV. Officials said the…

Editor October 22, 2015

Obituaries

Former Hopkins Twp. Supervisor, businessman, Bill Punches dies

A longtime Hopkins businessman and public servant, William D. Punches of Gun Lake, died Monday, Oct. 19, at his home. He was 75. Born Nov. 2, 1939, in Plainwell, he…

Editor October 21, 2015

Obituaries

Memorial service will be Oct. 31 for Robert Kaniewski, 69, of Dorr

Robert S. Kaniewski, age 69, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Oct. 14. He is survived by his wife Connie; children, John Hoss and Jason (Amy) Hoss and granddaughter, Ainsley; sisters-in-law Beverly…

Editor October 21, 2015

Sports

Viking frosh harrier is O-K Silver Conference champ; teams both 2nd

The O-K Silver Conference girls’ cross country individual champion is just a freshman, Laura Velderman of Hopkins. It’s one thing to arrive fresh on the scene in August and show…

Editor October 21, 2015