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Martin plans to stick with in-person learning in Covid

Regardless of the pandemic challenges, Martin Public Schools plans to continue the face-to-face five days per week plan for classroom attendance. The State of Michigan shut down all high schools…

Editor November 30, 2020

Columns

Green bean casserole recipe traditional holiday favorite

by Kathy Hamman Miller This is a favorite Green Bean Casserole recipe, it's been around at family gatherings forever and for a good reason. There is, however, a holiday seasoning…

Editor November 30, 2020

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: The King and I settling in out west

by Phyllis McCrossin I trust everyone had a safe and socially distanced Thanksgiving. Ours was a very quiet and small affair. It’s been a busy five days, starting on the…

Editor November 29, 2020

Columns

One Small Voice: Young Eagles help us soar in flight

by Lynn Mandaville Do you remember your first flight in an airplane? Was it a commercial airliner, or maybe a small aircraft? Were you a kid or an adult? Did…

Editor November 29, 2020

Columns

Yes, It’s True: I am sorry to boycott a local business

It is with a heavy heart that I am turning away from a local business. Through the years, I have been a believer in shopping local when possible. I was…

Editor November 29, 2020

Obituaries

Edward Lautenschleger of Wayland dies at age 66

Edward J. Lautenschleger, age 66 of Wayland, died Feb. 22, due to cancer and heart failure. Born on July 21, 1953, he graduated Class of 1971 from Caledonia High School. …

Editor November 28, 2020

Columns

Army Bob: The Left freezes, doesn’t chill free speech

Now that the bunch of leftists who are against almost everything have purchased power with the help of the rich and powerful American Economic Royalty, a class that the socialists…

Editor November 28, 2020

Obituaries

Service delayed for rural mail carrier Barb Schmidt

Barbara J (Owen) Schmidt, age 80, of Dorr, died Sunday, Nov. 22. Barbara was born in Grand Rapids on Nov. 5, 1940. Barbara was a rural mail carrier out of the…

Editor November 27, 2020

Obituaries

Donna Stankey to be buried in Elmwood Cemetery

Donna Gene Stankey, age 94, died at her home Sunday Nov. 22. She is survived by her children: Gareth (Marilyn Bird) Stankey, daughter in-law Judith (Ron Bruins) Bruins, Rita (Philip…

Editor November 26, 2020

Editorial

What’s going on with that infamous $20,000 parcel?

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Anyone who knows me understands that I hate like hell to agree with…

Editor November 25, 2020