Editor

Basura: A radical proposal for presidential elections

As the 2020 election grinds slowly toward a conclusion, many seem frustrated with delays, with the allegations heard from the President about cheating and fraud. My proposal is simple: halt…

Editor November 7, 2020

Obituaries

Teacher, runner, wood carver Kimber Greene dies

Kimber Greene died peacefully at his home on Green Lake Tuesday, Nov. 3. He was 84. Born on March 12, 1936, in Chicago, to Helen Troy (Paris) and Clay Marshall…

Editor November 7, 2020

Community Notices

Fatal Monterey shooting suspect charged in Allegan

Nolan Woodsworth was arraigned in Allegan County District Court Friday on a charge of open murder for the shooting last Monday night of Cody Cline, 35, at his Monterey Township…

Editor November 6, 2020

Sports

Clippers’ defense shuts out high scoring playoff foe

Martin has earned a berth in the regional finals of the MHSAA eight-man football state playoffs next weekend. The Clippers pounded New Buffalo 50-0 Friday night on their home field…

Editor November 6, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: Biggest losers in the election were pollsters

by Robert M. Traxler Well I was going to hold the column until we knew the total outcome of the election; however, my contract with the rich and powerful owner…

Editor November 5, 2020

Community Notices

One new Covid-19 death reported in Allegan County

The Allegan County Health Department today reported the first death of Covid-19 since last summer, bringing the cumulative total to eight since the pandemic began last March. The health department…

Editor November 4, 2020

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 — Nov. 8, 1995 Wayland High School senior Jody Carlon has been selected…

Editor November 4, 2020

Articles

GOP stampede continues in Allegan County elections

Despite the political pundits’ predictions of a blue wave in Michigan and the United States, Allegan County continues to be a Republican party stronghold. Voting against the tide state-wide, voters…

Editor November 4, 2020

Community Notices

Monterey fatal shooting suspect located and jailed

The suspect in the fatal shooting Monday night of a Monterey Township man has been apprehended and now is lodged in the Allegan County jail, according to the Allegan County…

Editor November 4, 2020

Articles

‘Constitutional attorney’ ordered to leave election site

Attorney Katherine Henry of Hudsonville, founder of the Restore Freedom Initiative, was ordered to leave the premises of the Leighton Township Hall Tuesday afternoon for trying to collect petition signatures.…

Editor November 4, 2020