Editor

Austin Marsman to seek Allegan County Board seat

Austin Marsman, 21, has announced he is a Democratic Party candidate for the Allegan County Board of Commissioners in the 2022 election. “I’m running because everyone deserves a fair shot.…

Editor September 8, 2021

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 — Sept. 9, 1996 Some Moline residents are complaining that their new half…

Editor September 8, 2021

Obituaries

Gordie Navis’ celebration is Sunday at United Church

Gordon E. "Gordie" Navis, 79, died Sunday, Sept. 5, after a long struggle with cancer. He worked at the General Motors - Kalamazoo plant and was the 63rd employee hired…

Editor September 8, 2021

Articles

Jim Stoddard fire chief at Wayland-Yankee Springs

Jim Stoddard last week was selected as new fire chief for the City of Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Department. Stoddard, owner-operator of the C. Stoddard & Sons Oil Co., succeeds Joe…

Editor September 7, 2021

Editorial

Does Allegan County Fair avoid women performers?

To the editor: Recently on my television (and my TV would never lie to me) told me all about the wonderful country music stars who will be performing at this…

Editor September 7, 2021

Columns

‘Liberty’ story helps explain why we have no neighbors

by Denise Dykstra We were chatting in our driveway recently with some neighbors who had stopped by to pick up some produce from us. We were leaning against the car,…

Editor September 7, 2021

Obituaries

Memorial service Thursday for Larry Hibma, 76, of Dorr

Larry E. Hibma, age 76, of Dorr, died Monday, Sept. 6. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, Larry was a great provider for his family and was a dedicated, hardworking…

Editor September 7, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: I announce DK’s sad and tragic ending

by Phyllis McCrossin Another long week. And suddenly it’s Monday and David T. Young is reminding me I’m late with my column. In all my years as a reporter/editor, I…

Editor September 6, 2021

Obituaries

Robert Wenzel dies at 65 of congestive heart failure

Robert Wenzel of Wayland died Sunday night, Sept. 5, in his sleep after battling congestive heart failure for the past few years. He was 65. He was born in Midland…

Editor September 6, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Tea Party vs. me philosophical difference

Not long ago and not far away, I learned that the crucial difference between me and the Tea Party stalwarts in American politics was in the interpretation of the U.S.…

Editor September 6, 2021