Editor

Yes It’s True: I pour cold water on U-M’s big win

Congratulations certainly are in order for the University of Michigan football team in its huge victory Saturday afternoon over Ohio State. I’ve been a big sports fan nearly all my…

Editor November 27, 2022

Sports

Wildcat, Viking, Martin girls to open hoop seasons

All three area high school girls' basketball teams will start their seasons this week. Wayland and Hopkins will make their debuts Tuesday evening, as the Wildcats will be host to…

Editor November 27, 2022

Columns

You can give thanks for stuffed stuffing sandwich

Yes, there is many things to be thankful for over the holidays. One of them being the leftovers you bring home after the get togethers at Grandma’s house. Very pleasing…

Editor November 27, 2022

Community Notices

United Church is offering local help for the holidays

The United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St., is offering a varety of services to help financially challenged people with the demands of the holiday. In a prepared statement,…

Editor November 27, 2022

Obituaries

Ex-Dewey’s Auto Body owner dies at age 89

Robert Kenneth Dewey, 89, of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 24. He was owner and operator of Dewey's Auto Body for many years. After his retirement, Bob continued his passion for…

Editor November 26, 2022

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Dec. 2 for Louise Wood

Louise M. Wood, age 94, died Tuesday, Nov. 22. Louise loved to start her day with a cup of tea and a favorite baked good, which she made from scratch.…

Editor November 26, 2022

Editorial

Our cherished rights shouldn’t be absolutes

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Now you free speech boys can have your fun now, but after…

Editor November 25, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: You get free speech unless you diss progressives/socialists

by Robert M. Traxler In a few media outlets there are reports that the President Joe Biden administration has worked with social media to cancel content they did not approve…

Editor November 24, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial service Dec. 10 for Martin grad Ron Katje

Ronald Lee Katje of Allegan, a 1969 graduate of Martin High School, died Monday, Nov. 21, at Trinity Mercy St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids after a short illness. Ron…

Editor November 23, 2022

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) The first three-colored traffic light in Wayland, including red, green and amber yellow, installed about 100…

Editor November 23, 2022