Editor

Ranger Rick: A surprise for student loan forgiveness

I remember it like yesterday, our anointed president at the time, Barack Obama, announcing the U. S. government would be the lender of record for all future college education loans. …

Editor December 29, 2020

Columns

Crockpot meatloaf and potatoes: Grandma’s new twist

by Kathy Hamman Miller Meatloaf Ingredients 3 pounds low-fat hamburger 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon holiday seasoning mix from the green bean casserole recipe posted earlier, or 1 package of…

Editor December 29, 2020

Community Notices

Allegan County’s Covid-19 death toll increases to 66

Though the seven-day average of number of cases continues to decline, the death toll from the Covid-19 virus Tuesday in Allegan County increased to 62 from 56 last reported just…

Editor December 29, 2020

Obituaries

Burnips Equipment owner Carl VanderKolk dies at 71

Carl Dean VanderKolk, 71, of Burnips, died Saturday, Dec. 26, at Metro Hospital in Grand Rapids. Carl was born April 17, 1949 in Zeeland, to Hollis and Laura VanderKolk. He…

Editor December 29, 2020

Obituaries

Memorial celebration delayed for Harold Boysen

Harold Boysen died Sunday, Dec. 27, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. He was 92. He was born Nov. 24, 1928, in Plainwell, the son of Merl and Ruth…

Editor December 29, 2020

Obituaries

Longtime local business owner Ed Wobma, 91, dies

Ed Wobma, 91, founder and longtime owner of Wobma & Sons Equipment in Wayland Township, died Sunday, Dec. 20. His wife, Gloria, died on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24. She…

Editor December 29, 2020

Editorial

I’ve never before supported recalling an official, but…

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “You know, I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll make an…

Editor December 19, 2020

Obituaries

Funeral Wednesday for John Ybema of Hopkins

Longtime Hopkins dairy farmer John Ybema, age 83, died Thursday, Dec. 17. John served in the U.S. Army. John is survived by his wife, Ann; his children, Steven (Patty) Ybema,…

Editor December 19, 2020

Columns

One Small Voice: A strange Christmas approacheth

by Lynn Mandaville We, as a nation, are sitting in a precarious place this holiday season. Hanukkah has begun, and, though the Christmas season began just after Halloween, we’re in…

Editor December 18, 2020

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid death toll reaches milestone of 50

Allegan County Friday reached the grim milestone of 50 deaths due to the Coronavirus since the pandemic began last March. The number of Covid-19 virus deaths grew from 46 to…

Editor December 18, 2020