Editor

New Covid rules call off Martin grid playoff Nov. 21

The Martin High School athletic program received a dose of déjà vu Sunday evening with the announcement of new state restrictions because of Covid-19. The Clippers’ varsity eight-man football team…

Editor November 15, 2020

Community Notices

WHS Theatriks plans 2 presentations this weekend

The Wayland High School Theatriks group is busy this week, planning a presentation of “Game of Tiaras” at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, at…

Editor November 14, 2020

Obituaries

WHS graduate, pharmacist Dennis Nickels dies at 75

Word has been received of the death of 1964 Wayland High School graduate Dennis Nickels, most recently from Spring Lake. Mr. Nickels graduated from Ferris State University and was a…

Editor November 14, 2020

Sports

Clippers’ grid semis foe is an undefeated powerhouse

The Martin High School football team will have its work cut out for it in this weekend’s semifinal round of the MHSAA eight-man football playoffs. The Clippers will travel to…

Editor November 14, 2020

Obituaries

Visitation planned Monday for Nancy Jensen, 86

Nancy Jensen, age 86, died Thursday, Nov. 12. She is survived by her sons Michael and Steven. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jensen. Visitation will be…

Editor November 14, 2020

Sports

Martin advances to final 4 with victory over Marcellus

Will no one stop these madcap Clippers? The Martin eight-man varsity football team continued its remarkable assault on the scoreboard and bruising defense in the post-season playoffs with a convincing…

Editor November 13, 2020

Community Notices

It’s even worse: County now has 13 deaths from Covid

The news about the Covid-19 virus continues to be grim, Allegan County, though spared the worst ravages until this month, reflects the trend. The Allegan County Health Department Friday, Nov.…

Editor November 13, 2020

Obituaries

Gathering Monday to honor the late Rod Meeuwsen, 55

Roderick "Rod" J. Meeuwsen age 55, of Gun Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 5. The husband of Denette Meeuwsen of 26 years, they were soul mates brought together by Joann, a…

Editor November 13, 2020

Obituaries

Life-long Watson man Bill Maher dies at age 88

William (Bill) L. Maher, 88, died Friday, Nov. 6. He was born Nov. 12, 1931, the third child of Will and Ann Maher of Watson. He was raised with his…

Editor November 13, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Wayland school board may be cursed

I don’t anticipate President Donald Trump challenging voting results in Allegan County, so it behooves me to tell readers about a couple of unusual takeaways I’ve had since Nov. 3.…

Editor November 12, 2020