Editor

Persistent dry conditions result in burning bans

Area fire departments continue to warn local residents against burning yard waste, refuse and even camp fire-style as an unusual drought is persistent in creating exceptionally dry conditions. Departments throughout…

Editor June 19, 2023

Columns

Strawberry Oatmeal dessert, in time for season

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 cup - 2 sticks butter softened 2 cups lightly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups chopped almonds plus a bit more for sprinkling on…

Editor June 18, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Father’s Day is a manufactured holiday

“He isn’t much in the eyes of the world, he’ll never make history. No he isn’t much in the eyes of the world, but he means the world to me.”…

Editor June 17, 2023

Community Notices

Three Leighton cadets pass firefighter academy exams

The Allegan County Firefighter Academy held practical exams Saturday, the end result of hundreds of hours of classroom work, studying and practical skills on their own. All three Leighton Township…

Editor June 17, 2023

Community Notices

Two missing Middleville teens have been found safe

The two Middleville teens reported missing since Thursday have been found. A 14-year-old girl named Hayden DeArmond and 16-year-old Christian Malone, both of whom are students at Thornapple Kellogg High…

Editor June 17, 2023

Editorial

Stop outsourcing public ed funding to profiteers!

To the editor: “I have the strong suspicion that the adults serving for Wayland Board of Education and administration lack awareness and comprehension of the implications of outsourcing its responsibilities…

Editor June 17, 2023

Obituaries

Former teacher and FFA advisor Robert Brown dies

Robert Harry Brown, 77 of Watson, died Thursday, June 15, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born Dec. 12, 1945, in Plainwell, he was the son of Harry and Elma…

Editor June 17, 2023

Obituaries

Services Tuesday in Dorr for James Birman, 75

James Birman Sr., age 75, of Dorr, died Friday, June 9. James served his country in the United States Army. He work as a clerk for the Grand Rapids Post…

Editor June 16, 2023

Sports

Three Wildcats earn all-league baseball accolades

Three Wayland High School baseball players were selected to the 2023 OK-Gold all-conference baseball team. Carter Koopman was selected as a pitcher, Bryce Calkins and Dustin Loomans as infielders. All…

Editor June 15, 2023

Features

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

COVER PHOTO: The Red & White Store was located on the west side of South Main Street in Wayland. This was the first name brand store to sell grocery merchandise,…

Editor June 15, 2023