Editor

Graveside service is Saturday for Arlene Giannecchini

Arlene Giannecchini, age 78, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, July 2. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Bernice Nowak; four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by…

Editor July 18, 2019

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library i9n downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 20, 1994 Allegan County Clerk-Register of Deeds Joyce Watts has filed…

Editor July 17, 2019

Community Notices

Main Street celebration slated for Wayland all day Saturday

EDITOR'S NOTE: The editor regrets erroneously publishing that a pancake breakfast would take place. It will not be held this year. The 10th annual Wayland Main Street Celebration will be held…

Editor July 17, 2019

Articles

Three firms vie for Dorr Township master plan services

The Dorr Township Planning Commission listened to three presentations Tuesday night for professional planning services in updating the master plan. Chris Khori from McKenna, Andy Moore from Williams & Works…

Editor July 16, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: Socialism is just a wolf in sheep’s clothing

Imagine a government that does everything for you from cradle to grave. Born in a government hospital at no cost, given medical care at no cost, given food, housing, spending…

Editor July 16, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral Monday for Gun Lake drowning victim Laura Smith

Laura Lynne Smith, loving wife, committed mother and adoring grandmother, died Thursday July 11, as a result of drowning in Gun Lake. A long-time resident of Middleville, Laura was the wife…

Editor July 15, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: On shooting someone on 5th Avenue

by Lynn Mandaville I think he does it to show the Republican Party that they belong to him. Really. He knows they kow-tow to him. Fear contradicting him. Support any…

Editor July 15, 2019

Articles

City OKs capital improvement plan, fireworks ordinance

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a local fireworks ordinance and a capital improvements project plan through 2024. Council members were seizing on the idea it is better to…

Editor July 15, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral, 2 visitations planned for Ethan Mutschler, 17

The funeral for Wayland High School senior athlete Ethan Mutschler is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fine Arts Center, 870 East Superior St. Mutschler, 17, was killed in…

Editor July 15, 2019

Sports

Former Homer, FHN football coach new Wayland AD

Wayland Union Schools has hired Matthew Moffett as new athletic director/assistant principal at Wayland Union High School. Moffett has been athletic director and head football coach at Homer High School…

Editor July 15, 2019