Editor

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

Sports

It was a bad day for Viking harriers at Otsego meet

It wasn’t a good day for Hopkins Thursday at the This One invitational meet in Otsego. The Viking boys finished fourth among four teams with 98 team points while the…

Editor September 4, 2020

Editorial

Norm Taylor’s candidacy for council? ‘I hope he fails’

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. When Barack Obama was elected president of the United States in November 2008, “right-thinking…

Editor September 4, 2020

Community Notices

Candidates for State Rep., Congress to visit Wayland

Candidates for 72nd District state representative and Sixth District U.S. Congress will be special guests at a political event from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Wayland…

Editor September 4, 2020