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Army Bob: U.S. support is vital to survival of Ukraine

While speaking to Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division, the “All-America Division,” in The Commonwealth of Poland, President Joe Biden March 25 handed President Vladimir Putin the best propaganda victory possible.…

Editor April 8, 2022

Coming Events

K of C Tootsie Roll drive will be held this weekend

The families of the Shower of Roses Knights of Columbus Council in Hilliards will take part in the 47th annual Tootsie Roll Drive to raise money for the mentally impaired Friday,…

Editor April 8, 2022

Articles

Watson trustee resigns post after serving only 2 years

John Caras Jack Wood Watson Township Trustee Jack Wood resigned his seat Thursday night after serving only two years. His successor will be fellow Planning Commission member John Caras, who…

Editor April 7, 2022

Columns

One Small Voice: What can we do to help Ukrainians?

by Lynn Mandaville An unusual thing happened for me this past Monday night when my husband and I went to the ballfield to watch our 9-year-old grandson’s little league team.…

Editor April 6, 2022

Sports

Jessica Merchant promoted to Stanford associate coach

Jessica Merchant Wayland High School grad Jessica Merchant has been elevated from assistant to associate varsity softball coach at Stanford University, with her position now being funded by an anonymous…

Editor April 6, 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) Red school buses and their drivers line up besides Wayland School back in the day. 25…

Editor April 6, 2022

Obituaries

Services for Dan Genther, 72, will be Saturday

Albert Daniel “Dan” Genther, age 72, died Monday, April 4. Dan enjoyed everything outdoors. He loved hunting, spending time at the family cabin with family and friends, but his faith was especially…

Editor April 6, 2022

Editorial

So what ‘s the truth with Wayland school admins?

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Dave tried to tell us the truth. We didn’t want to hear it.” —…

Editor April 5, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: Top tier Russian soldiers committed crimes

by Robert M. Traxler The Bucha Massacre in Ukraine in the northwest part of Ukraine and west of the Dnieper River was committed by the regular “professional” Russian Army soldiers,…

Editor April 5, 2022

Columns

The joys and sorrows of the eldest son leaving the nest

by Denise Dykstra My eldest and his wife supping with me and the rest of the Dykstra clan. A friend of mine and I were recently having lunch together. We…

Editor April 5, 2022