Editor

Strange spring ‘shower’ visits Thursday afternoon

A sudden, unwelcome and unexpected visitor graced a Michigan spring afternoon Thursday when torrents of sleet erupted for about 15 minutes. According to Mark Torregrossa, MLive weatherman, "Graupel looks like…

Editor April 10, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: Please protect everyone by masking up

As you know if you read this column (thank you kindly), I am an advocate for the use of face masks during this pandemic, and indeed any time you have…

Editor April 9, 2020

Editorial

Wisconsin primary shows universal mail vote need

“If voting made a difference, they wouldn’t let you do it.” — Mark Twain ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor.…

Editor April 9, 2020

Obituaries

Memorial service to be delayed for Paul Bloem, 84

Paul Bloem, age 84, died Tuesday, April 7. Paul’s most meaningful pursuit in life was his personal relationship with the Lord, which began at the age of 25, and the…

Editor April 9, 2020

Articles

Martin Twp. renews Property Revolution mowing bid

The Martin Township Board agreed to renew mowing services from Cody Visser and Property Revolution, but tabled action on his proposals for work on the East Martin Cemetery expansion. The…

Editor April 8, 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 — April 12, 1995 An overheated furnace was blamed for a fire that…

Editor April 8, 2020

Community Notices

Gun Lake Casino extends closure to until further notice

The Gun Lake Casino has announced it will be closed until further notice because of concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) The casino was closed last month temporarily because of the…

Editor April 7, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: Origins, stats of Coronavirus mysterious

The Chinese virus, aptly named Wuhan virus (from the city of origin), has been renamed COVID-19 so as to take the regional/country name off to lessen the sting of the…

Editor April 7, 2020

Obituaries

Memorial service set for Wayland native Jean Sebright

Wayland native Jean Sebright of Hudsonville died Saturday, April 4. Jean was born August 17, 1925, to Ben and Tiena Nakken of Wayland. She spent her life as a devoted…

Editor April 7, 2020

Community Notices

Local entrepreneur turning alcohol into hand sanitizer

Local entrepreneur and public relations specialist Anthony Winters has come up with batches of hand sanitizer, using the alcohol for the Four One Tow Distillery in downtown Wayland. Winters apparently…

Editor April 6, 2020