Editor

Basura: A tribute to the quiet heroes who are blood donors

“B-Negative. Are you talking about my attitude, or my blood type?” — A wounded Marine, 1967 It has been interesting to me to see the news coverage of people standing in…

Editor August 5, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland Union Schools launch ‘Parent University’ program

Wayland Union Schools is launching a new parent education program, "Parent University," this fall as part of the district’s strategic plan, The district last November held a public meeting to…

Editor August 5, 2019

Obituaries

Community activist, teacher, coach Jeff Salisbury dies at 70

Longtime Wayland High School teacher, coach and community activist Jeff Salisbury died at his home in his sleep early Sunday. He was 70. His son, Mike, posted this evening on…

Editor August 4, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: I say we must regulate, but not outlaw guns

“How many deaths will it take ‘til he knows that too many people have died?” — Bob Dylan, “Blowin’ in the Wind” I’m the kind of guy who believes the…

Editor August 4, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: Better to act on than react to gun violence

When I walked into the house Saturday morning after a routine trip to Wal-Mart, it was just before 11 a.m. AZ time. I turned on the old laptop to check…

Editor August 4, 2019

Community Notices

Domestic assault suspect nabbed after 3-county chase

A motorist was apprehended early Sunday morning after a chase through three counties in connection with a domestic assault complaint. The man finally was stopped near the Calhoun-Kalamazoo County line…

Editor August 4, 2019

Obituaries

Service Monday for Gene Halas, ex-owner of Hilliards Bar

Eugene “Gene” Halas, age 85 of Dorr, died Friday, Aug. 2. Gene and Dee were the former owners of the Royal Knight (Hillards Corner Bar). Gene took pride in his…

Editor August 4, 2019

Community Notices

Authorities seek info about missing 15-year-old Hopkins girl

Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Hopkins. Gracie Hewartson was last seen 3 p.m. Friday Aug. 2. Gracie is Caucasian with a light complexion, 5 feet…

Editor August 3, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral Mass is Wednesday for Marian Hendrixson, 98

Marian Hendrixson, age 98, died Thursday, Aug. 1. She is survived by her son, Grant Hendrixson; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her…

Editor August 3, 2019

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Jeanne Neuhaus

Jeanne Neuhaus, 83, of Hopkins, died Friday, Aug. 2, at Metro Health Hospital. Born Sept. 10, 1935, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Stella…

Editor August 3, 2019