Editor

No funeral for 1961 Martin grad Mary VanderVere

Mary Lee VanderVere, 79 of Allegan, died Tuesday, June 14. Born May 4, 1943, in Otsego, she was the daughter of the late George and Marian (VanHouten) Spencer. Mary graduated…

Editor June 20, 2022

Articles

Voters in this area will split between 2 state districts

Aric Nesbitt Kaleb Hudson Northeast Allegan County County voters will find themselves split between two districts for the Aug. 2 primary election for state representative and state senator. The election…

Editor June 19, 2022

Columns

Continuing the season — ‘Strawberry Bars Forever’

by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 375 degreesGrease an 8x8 baking dish or pie plate and set aside. Strawberry Bars:3/4 cup flour of choice1 heaping cup old fashioned rolled…

Editor June 19, 2022

Obituaries

No service yet for nurse anesthetist Deloris Schultz

Deloris Schultz died Friday, June 17 at age 89. Deloris was an intelligent, kind, and spiritual woman, from her days volunteering as a missionary in Ghana, Africa, to her work…

Editor June 19, 2022

Sports

Wildcats suffer softball title near miss twice in a row

There once was a humorous saying that "History doesn't repeat it self. Historians do." But on Saturday, Stevensville Lakeshore won the Division 2 state softball championship by defeating Trenton 6-2.…

Editor June 18, 2022

Features

Farmers Market opens for another season near library

The Farmers Market opened Saturday morning for another season, located again to the immediate south of the Henika District Library, 149 S. Main St. in downtown Wayland. Fresh vegetables, plants…

Editor June 18, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial service June 26 for Thomas Wilson, 76

Thomas Wilson of Dorr died Wednesday, June 15. He was 76. Tom spent his childhood years in upstate New York. He developed a passion for public service as a New…

Editor June 18, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: A progressive differs with originalists

I learned a lot about the difference between progressive and Tea Party beliefs in 2012 when I attended a small political gathering in the Grand Rapids area for a state…

Editor June 17, 2022

Community Notices

15-year-old girl found by State Police after missing

UPDATE: Rachel Wagner, the 15-year-old girl reported missing Friday afternoon, has been found. Her stepmother said, "Thank you to everyone of you who called, texted and messaged me with info.…

Editor June 17, 2022

Obituaries

Celebration of life June 30 for Jeff Vail, 71, of Hopkins

Jeffrey “Jeff” Vail died at his home in Hopkins May 18. He was 71 years old. As a teenager his family moved to Ohio where he eventually met his wife…

Editor June 17, 2022