Editor

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

Obituaries

Diane Wolf Simkins, WHS grad, dies at Virginia home

Diane Marie (Wolf) Simkins, 74, of Norfolk, Va., died at home surrounded by family on Friday, June 30, after a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 23, 1949, near Ovid, MI she…

Editor July 2, 2023

Obituaries

Sylvia Nickerson’s burial to be in Elmwood Cemetery

Sylvia Jean Nickerson, age 82, died at home in Wayland Friday, June 30. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived…

Editor July 2, 2023

Editorial

Let’s put fireworks repeal proposal on state ballot

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The huge successes of state-wide ballot initiatives in 2018, 2020 and 2022 have given…

Editor July 1, 2023