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Recount confirms County Prosecutor’s re-election

The re-election of Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch has been confirmed by recount. Both Koch and Republican primary challenger Mike Villar picked up one more vote in the recount, making…

Editor September 8, 2020

Obituaries

Private family service slated for Glenna Kurtz, 93

Glenna Jean (Hastings) Kurtz died Thursday, Sept. 3. She was 93. She was born Oct. 5, 1926, in Jackson, to Johnathon Porter and Wynnie Mary (Sebright) Hastings Jr. Glenna graduated…

Editor September 8, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: A serious lack of enthusiasm for Joe Biden

The Communist Chinese Coronavirus (CCC) has some reprieve from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. High school athletics can start again, albeit a curtailed season. How magnanimous of her! But she has a…

Editor September 8, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: What a drag it is getting old, memory loss

“Long ago, it must be, I have a photograph. Preserve your memories… they're all that’s left you.” — Simon & Garfunkel, “Old Friends.” “…with ingredients found… in jellyfish!” — A televised…

Editor September 7, 2020

Columns

Here’s a pretty ‘snappy’ green bean side dish recipe

by Kathy Hamman Miller A pretty “snappy” green bean side dish recipe. “Snap” beans, green beans or string beans — no matter which name you prefer, they are one and…

Editor September 7, 2020

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: When does summer end, fall begin?

by Phyllis McCrossin The calendar says summer officially ends (this year) Sept. 22, and fall will continue through Dec. 21. We all know that is not true. Summer ends the…

Editor September 6, 2020

Community Notices

Authorities investigating U.S.-131 shooting incident

Michigan State Police from the Rockford post were investigating a shooting incident Sunday morning at the 100th Street exit along U.S.-131 in southern Kent County. Authorities said the incident occurred…

Editor September 6, 2020

Columns

One Small Voice: Vets had more courage than Trump

by Lynn Mandaville Tonight I am looking at a relic of the Vietnam War. No, it’s not my husband. It’s a nickel-plated bracelet inscribed with the name of a POW…

Editor September 5, 2020

Community Notices

Senator Gary Peters visits carpenters’ training center

U.S. Senator Gary Peters (with Navy hat) stopped in earlier this week at the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Training Center in Wayland "to learn about their program and discuss…

Editor September 5, 2020

Obituaries

Graveside service set for Thursday for Carey Zoet, 54

Carey John Zoet, age 54, of Burnips, died Wednesday, Sept. 2. His earthly struggles are over and he is now at peace in his heavenly home. He will be lovingly…

Editor September 5, 2020