Editor

Basura: What is it that Trump has to hide with his taxes?

“There’s something happenin’ here. What it is ain’t exactly clear." — Buffalo Springfield, 1967 David Frum wrote an article for The Atlantic about President Trump’s efforts to shield his tax returns from…

Editor May 9, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral will be Tuesday for Mary Martin, 69, of Moline

Mary Martin, age 69, died Wednesday, May 8. Mary was a huge advocate and supporter of Gun Lake Casino. She was a very caring and giving person. Most of all,…

Editor May 9, 2019

Sports

Wildcat boys lead the pack heading into Gold track meet

It was a good day on the track Tuesday when both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ teams scored O-K Gold Conference dual meet victories over visiting South Christian and Wyoming.…

Editor May 8, 2019

Sports

Martin golfer turns in best round; Clippers 3rd at Lawton

Delton Kellogg/Martin boys finished third in Tuesday night's Lawton Jamboree at Lake Cora, shooting a season low team score of 170. The Clippers defeated Kalamazoo Christian, and in the words…

Editor May 8, 2019

Articles

Library to scramble to hold book sale at Martin Twp. Hall

Martin Township's plans to expand the township hall to accommodate more office space for the clerk and treasurer do not come without non-economic costs. While plans proceed apace with The…

Editor May 8, 2019

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 11, 1994 After Library Board President Mary Howard and Library Director Alice…

Editor May 8, 2019

Sports

Lady Wildcats’ bats booming with 90 runs in 4 games

It's been like batting practice for the Wayland varsity softball team thus far this week The Lady Wildcats have scored 90 runs in two doubleheader sweeps against O-K Gold Conference…

Editor May 8, 2019

Community Notices

Martin Schools voters approve millage renewal, 80%-20%

Voters in the Martin Public School district overwhelmingly agreed to renew an 18-mill property tax levy on businesses and industries in a special election Tuesday. The tally was 200 to 51, or…

Editor May 8, 2019

Community Notices

June 10 is last day this year for Wayland Union schools

Wayland Union Schools will have his last day of the academic year on Monday, June 10. The Michigan Legislature finally agreed to a bill on forgiveness for the many snow…

Editor May 8, 2019

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Friday for Snuffy Smith, 92

Louis “Snuffy” Schmidt, age 92 of Dorr, died Monday, May 6. Snuffy served in the U. S. Navy in World War II. He retired from Reynolds Metals after many years.…

Editor May 8, 2019