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Yes It Is, It’s True: Good candidate forum is hard to find

"Go and hear the candidates debate" — Simon & Garfunkel, "Mrs. Robinson." I've covered political candidate forums for almost as long as I've been a community journalist, more than 40…

Editor July 21, 2018

Editorial

Ludwig seems to have more savvy for 80th District

The Democratic Party's primary contest this year in the 80th State Legislative District is between two candidates, both men who live in Fennville. Having two Dems run in this county…

Editor July 21, 2018

Columns

Basura: Don and Vlad could have a parade in D.C.

I love a parade, the tramping of feet, I love every beat - I hear of a drum. I love a parade, When I hear a band, I just want to…

Editor July 21, 2018

Features

Hopkins Elementary students enjoy STEAM camp

Hopkins Elementary was host for a STEAM camp last month in which fifth grade students explored activities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math. The STEAM camp…

Editor July 20, 2018

Articles

Another legal headache for Gun Lake Tribe, Casino?

No lawsuits have been filed yet, but it appears another legal situation involving the Gun Lake Casino may be brewing on the horizon. Recent news that the Hopkins Township Board…

Editor July 20, 2018

Features

Finally! Anybody remember what rain looks like?

Rain finally moved into the Wayland area Friday to quench very thirsty crops and lawns, which have turned into a golden brown. Wayland citizen Terri Haan Carpenter captured this ominous…

Editor July 20, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral Tuesday for Nick Delaney, I-96 crash victim

Nicholas DeLaney, 38, of Shelbyville, was killed in a traffic crash on I-96 Tuesday, July 17. Nick was an avid outdoorsman; fishing, hunting, boating, and gardening. He had a passion…

Editor July 20, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: Distracted driving a growing safety menace

Time for a discussion on the subject of distracted driving. As you know if you read this column regularly (thank you all), I am an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Riding my…

Editor July 20, 2018

Community Notices

New sign graces front of Wayland Family Dentistry

Just in time for Wayland's Sesquicentennial celebration this weekend downtown, the new sign in front of of Wayland Family Dentistry at 404 W. Superior has been erected to improve the…

Editor July 19, 2018

Editorial

Drain the swamp: Choose Villar for county prosecutor

To the editor: Mike Villar is my candidate of choice. I support Mike Villar because he is not part of the political swamp that runs Allegan County. He is not…

Editor July 19, 2018