Editor

Memorial Day parades make a triumphant return

Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, was back with a vengeance in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins, as parades honoring the fallen were held in all three communities. In the cover…

Editor May 31, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Don’t forget reason for Memorial Day

It is Memorial Day weekend: The kick-off for the summer season. But while we are celebrating with family gatherings, picnics and burgers on the grill, let us not forget the…

Editor May 30, 2021

Obituaries

Celebration of life June 12 for Dick Musselman, 86

Dick Musselman of Dorr died Monday, May 24, at home. He was 86. Dick was born in Kalamazoo July 18, 1934, son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. Following his…

Editor May 30, 2021

Community Notices

‘Save the Date’ for Gun Lake Winterfest is Feb. 19, 2022

Yet another sign that the battle against the Coronavirus seems to have turned the corner is the announcement of a "Save the Date" for Feb. 19, 2022 for the Gun…

Editor May 29, 2021

Columns

U.S. needs to hear it: ‘When will we ever learn history?’

EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was written almost two years ago, and now that we finally are pulling out of Afghanistan, I think it's timely. And never forget Georges Santayana’s famous…

Editor May 29, 2021

Articles

Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2021

The top scholars for the Wayland High School Class of 2021 have been announced. Earning Summa Cum Laude (4.0+grade point averages) were: Cassidy Martens of Wayland is the daughter of…

Editor May 29, 2021

Community Notices

Hopkins High School’s graduation is held indoors

Just like Wayland, the Hopkins High School Class of 2021 held its graduation ceremony Thursday evening, but chose to have commencement in the high school gym instead of outdoors with…

Editor May 29, 2021

Sports

Presley’s back at CMU as player personnel director

Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson is returning to the university where she became most famous on the basketball court. Hudson, Central Michigan University's all-time leading scorer and the leader…

Editor May 28, 2021

Community Notices

Only Allegan County Covid negative stat now is deaths

The only Coronavirus statistic that can fall into the negative column now in Allegan County is the continuing increase in the death toll. Three more fatalities associated with Covid-19 were…

Editor May 28, 2021

Features

Longtime Martin Lion earns first ‘Hunger Grant’

Longtime Martin Lions Club member Lloyd Foster (LCIF District 11C1 Coordinator) was honored at the group's convention with a LCIF "Helping Hands" Award and Recognition from the District for receiving…

Editor May 28, 2021