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COVID-19 deaths in Allegan County remain at 7 of 346

As of Tuesday afternoon, July 14, a total of 346 people have tested positive for the Coronavirus in Allegan County, Health Department officials report. There still have been seven deaths,…

Editor July 14, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: All lives, or just black lives that matter?

Last Sunday in Indianapolis, Jessica Doty Whitaker was shot and killed from an altercation with BLM thugs who were upset she and her fiancé had said "All Lives Matter." Eventually…

Editor July 14, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Ex-Supt. Norm Taylor backs Donald Trump

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” — Commonly attributed to the French philosopher and writer Voltaire. “I’m looking…

Editor July 14, 2020

Obituaries

Tom Haveman’s memorial will be at his home Monday

Thomas J. Haveman, age 82, died Thursday, July 9. Surviving are his daughters, Kimberly Ann, Teri Jo, Jane Marie, Cheryl Lynn, and Jennifer Joan; many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren;…

Editor July 14, 2020

Obituaries

Mary Brainard of Hopkins passed July 8 at age 87

Mary Brainard, 87, of Hopkins died in her sleep at home on Wednesday, July 8. Mary loved her family and her cat, Sugar. She also loved to cook and bake.…

Editor July 14, 2020

Obituaries

Visitation for ’71 WHS grad Walter Blue is Thursday

Walter Blue, age 66, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, July 12. A 1971 graduate of Wayland High School, Walter loved hunting, fishing, and boating, but most of all, he oved to…

Editor July 14, 2020

Community Notices

Allegan County supts. sign on to back to school plan

All public school superintendents in the Allegan County Intermediate School District have signed on to a proposed Return to School plan for Allegan County, beginning in late August. All Allegan…

Editor July 13, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland Family Dentistry closure beyond temporary?

Wayland Family Dentistry at 404 West Superior St. has been closed now for four months and there are troubling signs that it may be more than. temporary. Little, if any,…

Editor July 13, 2020

Editorial

Each life matters, but not to mob mentality, ideology

by Paul W. Jackson Except for a few hateful deer flies, each life matters. But not to everyone. On obituary pages, it's statistically uncommon to find people we know. Mostly,…

Editor July 13, 2020

Columns

Preparing BBQ chicken for family picnic outings

by Kathy Hamman Miller This recipe is for five pounds of a chicken legs and thighs combo, and makes it easy for a grab and go, but you can also…

Editor July 13, 2020