Editor

Covid still declining, but officials worry about Delta

The Coronavirus pandemic that has plagued the United States, Michigan and Allegan County for the past 15 months has wound down statistically in just about every category, but a new…

Editor June 29, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life Thursday for Howard Lodenstein, 84

Howard Lodenstein died Monday, June 28, at his home in Hopkins. He was 84. Born on April 23, 1937, Howard was a lifetime resident of Allegan County. After graduating from…

Editor June 29, 2021

Sports

Clipper alum gets lots of action at all-star grid game

Martin quarterback Gabe Meyers competed in the annual Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star game this past weekend. His selection to the game is an accomplishment in itself; as…

Editor June 28, 2021

Articles

Martin Twp. Clerk Rachelle Smit running for state rep.

Martin Township Clerk Rachelle Smit has announced she will be a candidate for the 80th District State Representative currently held by Republican Mary Whiteford. Smit has served as Martin Township…

Editor June 28, 2021

Articles

Martin rewards Supt. for solid work in difficult year

The Martin Board of Education was so pleased with how the Covid-19 pandemic crisis was handled over the past two years that it granted a raise and other perks to…

Editor June 28, 2021

Community Notices

Local police seek help in home invasion suspect ID

The Wayland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a recent home invasion. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the…

Editor June 28, 2021

Columns

Grandma’s Tuna Patties provides versatile tasty fare

by Kathy Hamman Miller Grandma’s Tuna Patties 2 - 5 ounce cans of tuna 2 medium eggs 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs 1/4 cup Mayo Combine thoroughly all the…

Editor June 28, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins, Dorr plan July 4 celebrations this weekend

Dorr and Hopkins will have Independence Day celebrations spread out over three days this weekend. Dorr is planning most events for Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3, while Hopkins…

Editor June 27, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: My delight to learn about Quinceanera

by Phyllis McCrossin Learning new things never gets old and often, if we take the time to observe, it is the everyday things that we take for granted that can…

Editor June 27, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Good-bye to the schoolyard bully

by Lynn Mandaville It seems fitting, somehow, to say some words when something of significance comes to pass. And I believe that the passing of Ranger Rick from the pages…

Editor June 27, 2021