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Elizabeth Brenner’s Mass of Christian Burial Thursday

Elizabeth Elsie Brenner, 90, died Friday, Dec. 4. A devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Visitation. She loved singing and spending…

Editor December 7, 2020

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Coronavirus complicates California stay

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Sunday morning and we’ve been settled into our new campsite for a week. Up until yesterday, the rhythm of this campground was much like the Kal…

Editor December 6, 2020

Columns

One Small Voice: End of Trump is end of chaos

by Lynn Mandaville I find I don’t write much any more, at least not for this publication. I’ve had to think hard about why that is, and I find that…

Editor December 6, 2020

Obituaries

Private memorial mass set for Mary Harig Hyde, 81

Mary Jane (Harig) Hyde, age 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Byron Center. Mary Jane “Janie” was born in North Dorr on July 13, 1939. She was the youngest of…

Editor December 5, 2020

Columns

Hopes continue for WHS reopening Thursday, Dec. 10

Posted Friday, Dec. 4: Instructional plan reviewed As our November 2020 Extended Continuity of Learning (ECOL) plan has been approved, this newsletter is designed to provide an update on our…

Editor December 5, 2020

Obituaries

Former local bartender Chuck Robart dies at 68

Former Wayland man Charles Antonio Robart died of cancer Dec. 1 at the age of 68. Born Aug. 18, 1952, he was known as either Chuck or Charlie and sometimes…

Editor December 5, 2020

Obituaries

No service set for former local man Scott Klukowski

Former Wayland resident Scott Klukowski died Nov. 30. Husband, son, father, grandfather (papa), brother, uncle and friend are some of the most important words that describe Scott. Though he was…

Editor December 5, 2020

Community Notices

County Covid vaccination clinic volunteers sought

Allegan County Public Health and Allegan County Emergency Management are seeking clinical and non-clinical volunteers to help with COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the county once a vaccine has received emergency…

Editor December 5, 2020

Obituaries

Family graveside service for Ann Nausieda-Snyder

Ann Nausieda-Snyder, age 81, died Wednesday, Dec. 2. Ann enjoyed participating in church activities, watching older TV shows, and visiting with her many friends. She is survived by her son,…

Editor December 5, 2020

Editorial

Rep. Whiteford and GOP lawmakers wrong on Covid

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Mary Whiteford, who represents all of Allegan County except the City of…

Editor December 4, 2020