Editor

Army Bob: A rising Dem star soon will get hit by reality

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a self-proclaimed socialist, defeated Representative Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, in a June 26 primary. Crowley's loss marked the most significant upset for a…

Editor July 6, 2018

Articles

Watson Twp. votes to establish Big Lake drain district

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to petition the Allegan County Health Department to create a drain district for residents living on or near Big Lake. Trustees…

Editor July 5, 2018

Features

Hopkins, Dorr able to beat the heat in July 4 parades

It was one of the hottest Fourth of July celebrations in memory for Dorr and Hopkins Wednesday, but that didn't deter a good number of people from turning out in…

Editor July 4, 2018

Features

Wayland’s sequicentennial festival will be July 20-21

The 150th anniversary of Wayland as a municipality will be featured in the annual Main Street summer celebration downtown later this month. Wayland was incorporated as a village in 1868…

Editor July 4, 2018

Community Notices

Amazing Arts Academy returns for 2nd year July 23-27

United Church of Wayland, assisted by the United Methodist Church of Wayland, again will be host for the Amazing Arts Academy vacation Bible school from 5:30 to 8:30 nightly July…

Editor July 4, 2018

Editorial

Negligence helped this reporter spread ‘fake news’

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to…

Editor July 3, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: DeNiro’s tirade only demonstrates rotting

Whenever I need a good laugh, I watch the meltdown by the media on election night on YouTube. Scene after scene with a breathless and unbelieving Wolf Blitzer with a…

Editor July 3, 2018

Community Notices

Bygone Days column postponed until next Saturday

The weekly "Bygone Days" history column this week will be postponed until Saturday, July 7, because of the Fourth of July falling on a Wednesday this year. Research for the…

Editor July 3, 2018

Obituaries

Celebration of Life for Hopkins grad James Bowyer

James Lee Bowyer, 41, died Monday, June 25. James was born Dec. 30, 1976, to Clarence and Susan Bowyer. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1995, playing football for…

Editor July 2, 2018

Articles

Joe Kramer appointed to open Wayland Council seat

Joe Kramer was selected Monday evening as the newest member of the Wayland City Council. Kramer, who succeeds the resigned Tracy Bivins, will serve at least until the general election…

Editor July 2, 2018