Editor

Army Bob: Death cult says end of the world in 2050

by Robert M. Traxler Is the progressive/socialist movement a death cult, not unlike the Heaven’s Gate group, that felt the Hale-Bopp Comet was a message that the world was ending,…

Editor June 29, 2023

Community Notices

Local air quality affected by smoke and fires this week

The Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) is sharing a press release from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) because areas in Allegan County are experiencing some hours when…

Editor June 29, 2023

Sports

Kami Morse named to all-state team at 2nd base

Recent Wayland High School graduate Kami Morse has been named to the Michigan High School Division 2 all-state softball team at second base. Morse, who has signed on to play…

Editor June 29, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial will be Thursday, July 6, for Barbara Rook

Barbara A. Rook, age 86, died Tuesday, June 27. She was the most kind, sweet, loving, and beautiful woman. She always kept a positive attitude. Barbara touched the hearts of…

Editor June 29, 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 — June 29, 1998 Allegan County has endorsed the plan for the Leighton-Dorr…

Editor June 28, 2023

Articles

Eric Cameron hired to asst. principal’s post at Martin

Eric Cameron Martin Public Schools is welcoming Eric Cameron as new assistant principal at the middle school and high school. Superintendent Samantha Ball announced Cameron’s hiring this week. He succeeds…

Editor June 28, 2023

Editorial

Patricia Velie deserved a better sendoff from schools

“Is that all there is? Is that all there is?” — Peggy Lee, 1969 ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor.…

Editor June 27, 2023

Articles

Supt. Tim Reeves wins 4% pay increase, incentives

Supt. Tim Reeves Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves received a 4 percent salary increase with an incentive Monday night at the Board of Education’s work session. Reeves, who just…

Editor June 27, 2023

Sports

Hopkins grad wins Meijer scholarship for athletics

Recent Hopkins High School graduate Corrie Wisser has been named Meijer's and WOOD Radio's (106.9 FM) Female Athlete of the Year. She will receive a scholarship from Meijer toward her…

Editor June 27, 2023

Articles

Leslie Wagner succeeds Pat Velie as WUS asst. supt.

Pat Velie Leslie Wagner of Hastings has been selected assistant superintendent of finance and operations for Wayland Union Schools, succeeding the retiring Patricia Velie. Wagner, who will begin duties later…

Editor June 26, 2023