Editor

Here’s my 2-step cure for our unfair elections disease

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Save our republic! Because the two-party political system in the United States has…

Editor June 18, 2021

Columns

Masks optional in Wayland summer school sessions

Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced an accelerated plan to reopen our state. Beginning Tuesday, June 22, all gathering restrictions will be lifted and face masks will no longer be required. COVID-19…

Editor June 18, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins Area Firefighters extinguish huge ditch fire

The Hopkins Area Fire Department (HAFD) Thursday afternoon responded to a ditch fire on 20th Street in Watson Township. Tanker 441 was driving through the area when personnel came across…

Editor June 18, 2021

Features

WHS alum to compete in Tokyo goalball Paralympics

Wayland High School graduate Tyler Merren will represent the U.S.A. in goalball at the Tokyo Paralympics in August. Merren will be one of 12 athletes to represent the United United…

Editor June 18, 2021

Features

Hopkins students switch to summer school sessions

With perhaps one of the most unusual academic year now completed, Hopkins Public Schools last week began summer school sessions, both indoors (at left) and outdoors. Included in the offerings…

Editor June 18, 2021

Community Notices

Road closures planned for the area starting next week

The Allegan County Road Commission is announcing a couple of road closures next week in this area to permit construction and repairs. In Hopkins Township and Village, Phase 1 of…

Editor June 17, 2021

Community Notices

Area fire departments warn of dry conditions, danger

Area fire departments are warning citizens that recent lack of rain and dry weather conditions have boosted the fire danger levels. Officials say there should be no burning of leaves…

Editor June 17, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Woke media and culture promote socialism

by Robert M. Traxler Judge people by the content of their character, not the color of their skin. Rev. Doctor Martin Luther King set this as a goal in the…

Editor June 17, 2021

Obituaries

Memorial service will be June 21 for Cora Henning

Cora "Karen" Henning, 98, of Wayland died Tuesday, June 15. Cora lived life to the fullest and enjoyed traveling, camping and spending time with her family. She is survived by…

Editor June 17, 2021

Obituaries

Pet Milk retiree, business owner Jim Snyder, 77, dies

James Snyder died Tuesday, June 15, at the Laurels of Galesburg. He was 77. He was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Plainwell, the son of Kenneth and Waneta Snyder. Jim…

Editor June 17, 2021