Editor

Dem Congress candidates’ forum draws at least 175

Seven Democratic candidates for U.S. Congress in the Sixth District in Michigan appeared at a forum Tuesday evening at Wayland Middle School. George Franklin, Paul Clements, David Benac, Dr. Matt…

Editor April 10, 2018

Features

Allegan County K-9 officer gets stab, bulletproof vest

Allegan County Sheriff’s office K-9 Luca will receive a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Luca’s vest is…

Editor April 10, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Don’t eliminate the good guy with a gun

The Greensboro (NC) City Council recently discussed canceling a gun and knife show, held twice annually at the Greensboro Coliseum. Mayor Nancy Vaughan said, after discussing the horror of the…

Editor April 10, 2018

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. Board approves bid for paving 144th Avenue

The Dorr Township Board Monday night awarded the bid for paving 1.39 miles of 144th Avenue to Superior Asphalt at a cost of $237,255. The vote in the special meeting…

Editor April 10, 2018

Articles

Hopkins Township to pare back on plans for roads

The Hopkins Township Board will have to pare down what will be done on behalf of roads, and the reason is the usual — lack of money. The board agreed…

Editor April 9, 2018

Articles

Hopkins Twp. to formally oppose tribe’s trust request

The Hopkins Township Board plans to formally recommend the U.S. Department of the Interior not allow the Gun Lake Tribe to take a 130-acre parcel on 12th Street near 129th…

Editor April 9, 2018

Features

Wayland teacher Lori Howell wins excellence award

Wayland third grade teacher Lori Howell is the recipient of the Educator Excellence Award, which will be presented to her at the Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards Gala &…

Editor April 9, 2018

Community Notices

Bay Pointe development plan to be reviewed Tuesday

by Austin Marsman After granting initial approval for a planned unit development in late February, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss further the proposed…

Editor April 9, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: Fond memories of a small-town vet

by Lynn Mandaville When we moved to Arizona almost two years ago, we brought all eleven of our cats with us. I guess you could call us the crazy cat…

Editor April 8, 2018

Obituaries

Service will be April 17 for Bob Jones, 65, of Burnips

Robert L. Jones, age 65, of Burnips, died Friday, April 6, at Mercy Health, St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Bob loved his family and spending time with them and…

Editor April 7, 2018