Editor

Basura: This weekend indeed a time to honor, remember

“The long habit of living indisposeth us to dying.”— Sir Thomas Browne, Urn Burial As Memorial Day approaches, I remember veterans I’ve known. My dad was a World War II vet.…

Editor May 25, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral in Wayland Wednesday for Jacob Kraima, 88,

Jacob Kraima, age 88, died Friday, May 24. Jacob worked for more than 30 years at Simon Koster & Sons excavating. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, his family, but most…

Editor May 25, 2018

Community Notices

Minor injuries in rollover accident on northbound 131

by Austin Marsman Martin Township Fire and Rescue was dispatched Thursday to the northbound lane of U.S.-131 to handle a report of a traffic accident. A blue Chevy Tahoe traveling…

Editor May 25, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: So how many illegal immigrants do we have?

by Robert M. Traxler “Overall, government data show there were a total of 50,308 people last month that were apprehended or deemed as "inadmissible" at the border.” — CNBC The…

Editor May 24, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: We need more positive drug stories

"You never see positive stories about drugs in the news. Don't you think that's weird?" — The late comedian Bill Hicks We don't think it's weird because we've been told…

Editor May 24, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose last match of regular season, 4-2

Wayland lost 4-2 to Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday night in its last regular season home girls' soccer match of the season.The Wildcats fell behind early in the first half and…

Editor May 24, 2018

Features

CCA seniors have their own little graduation ceremony

Career Connections Academy celebrated the accomplishments of their seniors in a small ceremony May 17. Students created displays featuring their skills and future aspirations for parents and community members. Similar…

Editor May 24, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats take 14th straight O-K Gold softball title

The Wayland varsity softball team Wednesday claimed its 14th consecutive O-K Gold championship and 25th overall. The Lady Wildcats swept a doubleheader against Grand Rapids Christian at the Gainey Complex…

Editor May 23, 2018

Articles

Circuit Court rules twice against Leighton airstrip foes

Opponents of the proposed airstrip in Leighton Township were dealt two blows in Allegan County Circuit Court earlier this month. New Circuit Judge Roberts Kengis, who just began duties earlier…

Editor May 23, 2018

Features

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

25 Years Ago — May 26, 1993 The Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission turned down a rezoning request from Al Conklin, who wanted to build a 40-unit housing development off…

Editor May 23, 2018