Editor

Smaller garden shops to be open during virus curfew

Despite the misunderstandings about garden shops closing in Michigan, the smaller "mom and pop" style businesses are permitted to open. The state order for closure applies only to big box…

Editor April 11, 2020

Obituaries

Barton Henry Bos of Shelbyville dies at age 79

Barton Henry Bos of Shelbyville died Friday, April 10. He was 79. The son of Barney and Minnie (Eldrenkamp) Bos, born in Chicago on Dec. 8., 1940. His family moved…

Editor April 11, 2020

Obituaries

Celebration of Life Mass for David Kamyszek delayed

David S. Kamyszek, 67, of Wayland, died Friday morning, April 10. David will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A 1971 graduate of Wayland High School, he was…

Editor April 11, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Critics view governor as a cruel mother

“If World War II happened today instead of 1941, we would lose. Sacrifice? People won’t even give up a round of golf or a green lawn to stop the spread…

Editor April 10, 2020

Community Notices

Grandmother of Wayland couple dies of COVID-19

Lois Hoaglin of Homer, grandmother of Melvia Blatter and Gary Hoaglin of Wayland, died of the Coronoviris (COVID-19) Thursday. Melvia posted on Facebook: "My happy, always bubbly mom took her…

Editor April 10, 2020

Features

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