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Pet Klips dog groom service will either be sold or close

Tonda Genther and canine friend. Pet Klips, the dog grooming business at the corner of West Superior and Railroad Street, will either be sold or close, severely reducing the number…

Editor August 7, 2023

Obituaries

Ricky Kimber’s celebration of life will be Wednesday

Ricky Kimber, age 69, died Thursday, Aug. 3. Ricky was a hard working man who ensured that his family was well cared for. He made a living as a supervisor…

Editor August 7, 2023

Obituaries

Memorial visitation set for Hopkins grad Dan Rowan

Daniel Scott Rowan, affectionately known as Danny, died Friday, Aug. 4, in Kent City. He was a 1999 Hopkins High School graduate. Born to Larry Rowan Sr. and Sandra Vernon…

Editor August 6, 2023

Columns

Yes it’s True: Dems and GOP did a switcheroo on race

EDITOR’S NOTE: I published this column seven years ago. I still rings true. I thought I’d share it again. My academic career long ago was a mixed bag because I…

Editor August 6, 2023

Articles

Two female paramedics to lead ambulance service

COVER PHOTO: Bob Hess is retiring as director of Wayland Area Emergency Services. Bob Hess, longtime general manager of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is retiring this summer and two…

Editor August 6, 2023

Community Notices

Yankee Springs firefighters handle gas line puncture

Yankee Springs Township firefighters Saturday evening cleared the scene of a punctured natural gas line in a residence in Yankee Springs Township. Consumers Gas personnel arrived on the scene to…

Editor August 5, 2023

Editorial

We should know difference between public and private

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Two very interesting local stories surfaced in the past week, both suggesting too…

Editor August 4, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Free speech is ground zero in Constitution

by Robert M. Traxler Discrimination in college admissions based on race, openly discriminating against Asian folks, has had a setback, thanks to a United States Supreme Court. It can still…

Editor August 3, 2023

Community Notices

Empty Martin Township home destroyed by fire

Martin Township Fire and Rescue was on scene of a structure fire on the southwest corner of 120th Avenue and 10th Street early Thursday morning. The two-story home has been…

Editor August 3, 2023

Community Notices

Barry Sheriff cleared of vote machine tamper charges

Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has escaped any charges in connection with allegations he tampered with election equipment two and a half years ago. Leah had been accused of conspiracy…

Editor August 3, 2023