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Rev. Fr. Ramirez has left St. Therese, Sts. Cyril parishes

Rev. Fr. Ramirez Rev. Fr. Nighingale Parishoners at the St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Wayland, and SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish, Gun Lake, said their good-byes last week to the…

Editor July 8, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral Tuesday in Allegan for Thomas Damber of Dorr

Thomas Charles Damber, 81, of Dorr,died Wednesday, July 5, at his home with his family at his side. Born March 15, 1942, in Cheshire Township, he was the son of…

Editor July 8, 2023

Community Notices

Bridge on Rabbit River Trail closed starting Monday

Signs have been posted at the Rabbit River Trail on East Elm Street in Wayland, warning that beginning Monday, July 10, the bridge next to the makeshift picnic tabled will…

Editor July 7, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Main Street promotes a happenin’ town

“There’s them that do, and then there’s them that just talk. The talkers are the lip flappers.” — Disc jockey Ed Buchanan of WLAV-FM. Holly McPherson I’ve needed to adjust…

Editor July 6, 2023

Features

WHS senior wins award to attend Blue Lake Camp

Wayland High School senior Nicholas Ward has earned a 2023 Sue Drummond Scholarship! from the Thornapple Arts Council. An aspiring vocalist and choir director, Ward the scholarship in the amount…

Editor July 6, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Going green is simply a marketing tool

by Robert M. Traxler Ever notice how a product places green in its name and puts a green label on the product, then charges more for the same item? Ever…

Editor July 6, 2023

Articles

Wayland Council approves DDA’s alley project plans

Police Chief Scott Matice and officer Jessica Ehrle The Wayland City Council Wednesday evening gave its blessing to the Downtown Development Authority’s alley project. Main Street Director Holly McPherson said…

Editor July 5, 2023

Community Notices

Shelbyville boy suffers foot injury in mower accident

A Shelbyville toddler was taken to an area hospital after suffering traumatic foot injuries Wednesday morning in a lawnmower accident. The 15-month-old boy caught his foot under a push mower…

Editor July 5, 2023

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 6, 1998 Schools in Allegan County are making a collaborative effort…

Editor July 5, 2023

Community Notices

Farmall tractor show held in Hilliards despite heat

The annual 4th of July tractor show took place Tuesday at Marklevitz house in Hilliards. Approximately 200 guests and 76 tractors attended to enjoy good food with great friends and…

Editor July 5, 2023