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Mitten Pizza hopes electric bill negotiations resolve serious issue

October 1, 2019

If Mitten Pizza of Gun Lake is unable to strike a deal reducing its electrical bill with Great Lakes Energy, it may have to close. Pizza shop owner Jamie Zichterman learned last month that his business is nearly $20,000 in arrears on its monthly payments. Great Lakes Energy apparently failed...

Ranger Rick: Desperate Dems launch another sideshow vs. Trump

October 1, 2019

Democrats never get any sleep and it is making them loony. They need to take a breath, get outside once in a while, talk to constituents, walk the dog, and try to get a life. Trump, Trump, Trump is all they talk about. Impeachment is all they dwell on. Democrats,...

Services will be Friday for musician Joan (Baugh) Gross

October 1, 2019

Joan Gross, 91, died Sunday Sept. 29. Joan loved music and played violin with the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony. She was gifted in crafts such as sewing, and needle works. Joan shared her passion for quilting and afghans with others by donating her works to local organizations such as the VFW,...

Laurie Trutsch’s service will be held Friday, Oct. 17, in Allegan

September 30, 2019

Delores “Laurie” Ardel Trutsch, died Friday, Sept. 27, at the age of 78 due to various complications. She managed a restaurant, opened a gift shop, worked as a teacher’s aide, and at the age when most people are thinking of retiring became a licensed realtor.During her years working at Wayland...

Mass of Christian Burial for Gerie Fleser is Wednesday

September 30, 2019

Geraldine “Gerie” Lee Fleser, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 28,. Gerie was born Oct. 28, 1940, in North Dorr. She touched many lives whether it was watching several children who called her “Auntie” or cooking for her family or anyone else who came over. She made everyone feel wanted and loved....

Celebration of life will be Wednesday for Sheila Muller

September 30, 2019

Sheila Muller, age 74, died in the comfort of her own home while surrounded by family Sunday, Sept. 29. Sheila loved family gatherings at Selkirk Lake, shopping trips, reading, going to the beach at South Haven and her cats. She loved the outdoors, specifically listening to the rain and enjoying...

Sports

EEE changes schedule for Friday’s WHS homecoming game

September 30, 2019

The Wayland Union School District has announced schedule changes for Friday night's homecoming football game. Supt. Norm Taylor said, "With a recent case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) found in Kent County last week and a non-human confirmation in Allegan County, we will be adjusting the athletic schedules to conclude...

Terri Rios was right about Dorr Twp. master plan bidding

September 30, 2019

After three years of dissing Dorr Township Trustee Terri Rios, it’s time for yours truly to acknowledge something she has done that was indeed the right thing, against the tide of wrong-thinking people. Yet in the end, she was still inexplicably sporting and unpredictable in terms of her vote. Earlier...

Clippers now 5-0, inching closer to football playoff berth

September 29, 2019

The Martin varsity football team moved its season record to 5-0 Saturday evening with a convincing 62-20 triumph at St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic. The game was postponed Friday evening because of lightning and severe weather with the Clippers leading 8-0. Play resumed Saturday evening, with Martin posting the most...

Funeral set for Friday for Gene Cook, 89, of Hopkins

September 29, 2019

Eugene “Gene” Cook, age 89 of Hopkins, died Friday, Sept. 27. Gene served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Cook, and grandson, Richard Talsma. He is survived by wife of 66 years Marie; their children Mark (Jac-ee) Cook,...

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