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Allegan County Covid death toll 305 in less than 2 years

The Coronavirus remains persistent in its presence in Allegan County, as well the entire nation this month. The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that nine more patients have died…

Editor January 21, 2022

Features

Jon Schaefer named Dorr Twp. Citizen of the Year

Dorr Township firefighter Jon Schaefer has been selected as the 2021 Dorr Township Lion Citizen of the Year. He was nominated by Chief Gary Fordham for his passion for serving…

Editor January 21, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland schools’ bus fleet ratings 100% green tags

Wayland Union Schools’ fleet of 24 buses recently finished with 100% green tags during the bus safety inspection. At least once a year, the Michigan State Police send an inspector…

Editor January 20, 2022

Articles

Martin Board, Supt. Ballee-Stone clarify policy roles

Principal Tyler Whitcomb The Martin Board of Education had a special meeting Thursday afternoon to clarify the roles of the superintendent and board when Covid issues arise that lead to…

Editor January 20, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: Should we allow packing Supreme Court?

by Robert M. Traxer The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the current administration when it struck down the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all businesses with more than 100 employees…

Editor January 20, 2022

Sports

Six new inductees added to Hopkins Athletic Fame Hall

Pete Arnsman Bob Beck Six new inductees into the Hopkins Athletic Hall of Fame will be honored Feb. 25 in between the Vikings’ girls’ and boys’ basketball games. The six…

Editor January 20, 2022

Obituaries

Visitation scheduled for Saturday for Nancy Bos, 89

Nancy Louise (Freeland) Bos, 89, of Wayland, died Monday, Jan. 17. The daughter of Russell and Marian Freeland, she was born and raised in Grand Rapids graduating from South High…

Editor January 19, 2022

Obituaries

Covid takes ‘Boots’ Herring, honorary Hopkins FFAer

Milton Eugene "Boots" Herring died Saturday, Jan. 15, at his home in Hopkins of complications due to Covid at the age of 90. Boots was born on Aug. 7, 1931,…

Editor January 19, 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) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 20, 1997 The Lovall General Store in "Bygone Days" Editor Nila…

Editor January 19, 2022

Sports

Wildcat boys’ bowlers stun Zeeland; girls take 1st loss

The young and improving Wayland High School boys' bowling team scored a huge non-league dual match 19-11 victory Tuesday over Zeeland. Mark Musgrave III "In the time that I have…

Editor January 19, 2022