Editor

K of C cancels coming events, fund-raisers

"In an abundance of caution, the Knights of Columbus Hilliards Council #4036 has decided to cancel the upcoming Italian Dinner fund-raiser Saturday, March 21, the breakfast fund-raiser on Sunday, March…

Editor March 16, 2020

Columns

Yes It’s True: Kent State was the final act for the 1960s

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the sixth and final part of a series of columns examining why the 1960s decade of protest, sex, drugs and rock 'n roll ended so…

Editor March 14, 2020

Community Notices

Coronavirus worries shut down Gun Lake Casino

The Gun Lake Casino has decided to shut down temporarily in the middle of public fears about the spread of the Coronavirus. Officials announced Saturday that the facility will close…

Editor March 14, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland Boy Scouts coordinate food drive for needy

Wayland Boy Scout Troop No. 97 gave the call to help with food donations to the needy and Wayland citizens responded this weekend. "Even in the midst of all that…

Editor March 14, 2020

Obituaries

Memorial service will be April 11 for Kevin Spicer, 42

Kevin Lee Spicer, age 42, of Wayland, died Wednesday, March 4. Kevin earned his nicknames “Good Time Charlie” and “The Legend,” which he acquired over the years. He had more…

Editor March 14, 2020

Editorial

We need another FDR in perilous American times

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I hereby recommend all who read this to go to You Tube and…

Editor March 13, 2020

Columns

Barry Hastings: Rounding up the usual suspects

A hundred and one years ago, an influenza pandemic killed 20 million people around the world, and infected 500 million. The first world war raged across Europe with no end…

Editor March 13, 2020

Community Notices

JC Wheeler Library in Martin suspends programs

In light of the closing of Michigan schools and based on recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the JC Wheeler Public Library will suspend all programming…

Editor March 13, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: So the Dems are down to 2 old white men

Senator Mazie Hirono (D- HI) previously stated, “Old white men should just sit down and shut up.” OK, is she including Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders, the…

Editor March 13, 2020

Community Notices

Area public schools to be closed March 16 to April 5

Most Allegan County public schools were in session today, but all others in Michigan will be closed from March 16 to April 5 because of the threat of spreading the…

Editor March 13, 2020