Editor

Chief Harper 1 of 2 finalists at Zeeland; Wood cut

Of two local public officials who have been reported to be seeking similar jobs elsewhere, one is one of two candidates left standing and the other did not make the…

Editor March 9, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: Forstchen’s series a very scary scenario

by Robert M. Traxler This may be a large surprise to the good folks on the left, but those of us on the right do read books. A series of…

Editor March 8, 2018

Articles

Leighton to seek road, public safety millage hikes

Leighton Township voters will be asked in the August primary election to support millage renewal requests for public safety and roads and one more mill for roads and an added…

Editor March 8, 2018

Sports

Howardsville ends Martin boys’ hoops season, 61-50

by Austin Marsman Howardsville Christian kept a solid lead throughout Wednesday’s district tournament semifinal contest, ultimately posting a 61-50 decision over Martin. At the one-quarter mark, Howardsville was up 18…

Editor March 8, 2018

Features

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

25 Years Ago — March 10, 1993 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has denied Sam Bravata of Gun Lake permits to develop two properties. Project opponent Paul Rose said,…

Editor March 8, 2018

Community Notices

Gun Lake Tribe names 1st chief information officer

The Gun Lake Tribe has announced the hiring of J. Kevin Bassett as the Tribe’s first-ever Chief Information Officer. Bassett will manage information technology and staff within tribal government, casino operations…

Editor March 7, 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: Pop culture fueling an awakening?

One of the first lessons I learned when I got my job as librarian at the Henika Library in Wayland was that I needed to immerse myself in popular culture…

Editor March 7, 2018

Sports

Hopkins, Wayland in ‘Border War V’ district hoops finale

Who'd a thunk it? Wayland vs. Hopkins in the Class B district basketball championship game at 6 p.m. Friday at Otsego…

Editor March 7, 2018

Obituaries

Service will be Friday for Cliff Cooke, 86, of Dorr

Frederick “Cliff” Cooke, age 86, died Monday, March 5. Cliff traveled as a Kellogg Farmer around the world. He was a dairy farmer in Dorr for 66 years. Cliff was…

Editor March 7, 2018

Editorial

WHS ‘Wall of Fame’ should add 2 new members

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. While sincere congratulations are in order for Wayland High School senior bowling standout Sydney…

Editor March 6, 2018