Editor

Guest column: Let’s hold the enablers responsible

by Mark Ludwig I've run twice for office in GOP-dominated Allegan County. It was mostly cordial, a pleasant experience. No more. I've watched my State Rep. (Mary Whiteford) and worse…

Editor January 7, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid cases now total more than 6,000

More than 6,000 Coronavirus cases now have been reported in Allegan County (6.030) and the number of deaths in the two days have risen to 76 from 73. There are…

Editor January 6, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: My real time take on Capitol mess

by Lynn Mandaville Republicans, do you see what you have enabled all these four years that an unstable, megalomanic has sat in the role of President of the United States?…

Editor January 6, 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 — Jan. 10, 1996 Hopkins junior guard Tim Kisner scored 41 points, his…

Editor January 6, 2021

Sports

Martin’s football semifinal to be shown on You Tube

Martin's eight-man football state semifinal contest at 1 p.m. Saturday will be broadcast on You Tube by Adrian College. The Clippers will take on undefeated powerhouse Adrian Lenawee Christian at…

Editor January 6, 2021

Obituaries

Services will be held Saturday for Gary Statler, 61

Gary Allen Statler, age 61, died Sunday, Jan. 3, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Gary loved all things outdoors, including hunting, camping, trapping, fishing, snowmobiling and tending his vegetable…

Editor January 5, 2021

Columns

Ranger Rick: The other side is spreading lying manure

In a recent post by my friend and colleague, the esteemed Army Bob, there were comments from readers about "Proud Boys" and "armed people" and "Trumpy had it made (COVID-19…

Editor January 5, 2021

Obituaries

Visitation, service planned Friday for Billy Ray Harris

Billy Ray Harris, 85 of Martin, died Monday, Jan. 4, at Byron Manor in Byron Center. Born May 17, 1935, in Harlan, Ky., he was the son of the late…

Editor January 5, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Otsego and Plainwell still doing hybrid

“And you know, something is happening, but you don’t know what it is… do you, Mr. Jones?” — Bob Dylan, “Ballad of a Thin Man.” I suppose everyone has had…

Editor January 5, 2021

Community Notices

Martin to send off Clippers to semifinal football game

The community of Martin will have a special parade for the varsity football team at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, starting at the high school parking lot. Citizens and fans…

Editor January 5, 2021