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Service will be Tuesday for Julia Layton, 83, of Hopkins

Julia Anne Layton, 83, of Hopkins, died Thursday, Aug. 2, at her home. Born June 19, 1935, in Fennville, she was the daughter of Clarence and Mary Julia (Wells) Miller.…

Editor August 4, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Apple is a double rags to riches story

I read with great interest a story this week about Apple Computer becoming the first company in history to earn a market value of $1 trillion. It wasn't always like…

Editor August 3, 2018

Obituaries

Memorial service is Aug. 11 for Margaret Winteringham

Margaret May Winteringham, age 78, of Wayland, died Thursday, Aug. 2. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Winteringham, in 2008. She is survived by her son…

Editor August 3, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: Dealing with North Korea is always difficult

by Robert M. Traxler The government of Socialist North Korea is said to be returning the remains of 55 Americans (perhaps some of other United Nations forces, not Americans) who…

Editor August 3, 2018

Articles

Watson citizen opposes gravel mining without a permit

The Watson Township Planning Commission will receive a request Wednesday, Sept. 26, from the Adrianson/Smith gravel mining operation to renew its permit, but citizen Karen Fifelski wants to know why…

Editor August 2, 2018

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Aug. 4, 1993 The Monterey Township Board, in a special meeting, voted to reject the tentative contract for a new inter-local fire department for it, Watson…

Editor August 1, 2018

Community Notices

Martin grad earns certificate from Homeland Security

Hunter Gilson (right) has received his certificate of graduation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a maritime specialist for the U.S. Coast Guard. The Martin High School graduate…

Editor August 1, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: Left Coast politics brought on its own problems

The past few weeks have experienced high temperatures in California, Arizona and a number of other western states. The high heat and low humidity have made the chance for wildfires…

Editor July 31, 2018

Community Notices

Three-way stop returns to U.S.-131 overpass at Dorr exit

The stop sign that used to be at the overpass on U.S.-131 at the Dorr exit has returned after a brief, but controversial hiatus. Many motorists have complained that they…

Editor July 30, 2018

Editorial

Antel has the smarts and ability to get things done in Lansing

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I'm sick and tired of the modern Republican Party's insistence that everybody march in…

Editor July 29, 2018