Editor

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Monterey Township

A motorcyclist was killed and his female passenger seriously injured in a crash Sunday night in Monterey Township. Allegan County Sheriff’s deputies said man driving the motorcycle left the road…

Editor June 13, 2022

Columns

‘Tis the season, so get ready to Strawberry crumble!

by Kathy Hamman Miller For the Crumble Topping:1/2 cup - 1 stick -butter, room temperature2/3 cup granulated white sugar2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 cup old fashioned oats1 cup flour3/4 teaspoon…

Editor June 12, 2022

Editorial

Should county officials attend local meetings?

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Woody Allen “Eighty percent of life is just showing up.” —‘ Comedian and film…

Editor June 11, 2022

Sports

Wildcats’ win streak, state title quest comes to an end

Wayland’s quest for its third state softball championship and its 37-game winning streak came to an end in the regional finals of the Division 2 tournament Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats…

Editor June 11, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland City Hall will be back in business Monday

The City of Wayland posted on Facebook this morning the following announcement: "Wayland City Hall will Reopen on Monday, June 13, normal business hours.Thank you for your patience!" City Hall,…

Editor June 11, 2022

Obituaries

GoFundMe organized for Laura Almy, 53, of Wayland

A GoFundMe campaign is being organized for funeral expenses for Laura Almy, who died Thursday, June 2, at age 53. Corrie Almy is leading the effort. She was a graduate…

Editor June 10, 2022

Columns

Basura: Our thoughts and prayers don’t seem to work

More prayers?“It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, It is what we know that ain't so.” — Will Rogers C’mon, Louie (Rep. Gohmert). Just when vast numbers…

Editor June 10, 2022

Obituaries

Service June 17 for ex-Miller Lake Campground co-owner Juanita Cole

Juanita F. (Niewiek) Cole, 69, of Middleville, who raised a family with husband Bill at Miller Lake for 32 years, died Thursday, June 9. She was born at home in…

Editor June 10, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral held for Martin grad, vet Babriano Jimenez

Babriano Jimenez of Orangeville, a 1966 graduate of Martin High School, died Monday, June 6, at the age of 76. He was born in Orangeville on January 15, 1946, the…

Editor June 10, 2022

Articles

Leighton may hike support for softball park in Moline

12th Street will be closed Monday, June 13, at its intersection with Division just north of Moline. The Moline softball park, officially known as George Schrotenboer Field, Thursday night sought…

Editor June 9, 2022