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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

Community Notices

Martin schools considering extension of debt millage

The Martin Board of Education is considering a proposal to extend the district’s bond millage to help deal with future needs. The school board and Supt. Samantha Ball are looking…

Editor July 4, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life of Jack Farmer set at local VFW

Jack Lee Farmer, age 89, of Wayland, died Thursday, June 29. He was born Dec.11, 1933, in DeKalb, IN, an only child to Clifford and Wanda (Brandon) Farmer. Jack attended…

Editor July 3, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life set for Saturday for Kevyn DeWit

Kevyn Lee DeWit II of Dorr died May 9. He was 41. He was a remarkable individual whose life was filled with a deep passion for music, an infectious sense…

Editor July 3, 2023

Columns

‘Funfetti’ cookies can add to your festive occasions

by Kathy Hamman Miller “Fun” to make cookies with an added touch of red white and blue candied sprinkles. That color splash of candy confetti will go great with your…

Editor July 2, 2023