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Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday for Ellen Simons, 78

Ellen Simons (Kipen), age 78, died Monday, Nov. 18. She is survived by her husband, Butch Simons; children Annette (Al) Gysin, Dan (Brenda) Kaczanowski, Gary (Leighann) Kaczanowski, Brenda (Gary) Fordham,…

Editor November 19, 2019

Articles

City sets public forum on buying, selling pot for Dec. 17

The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to have a public forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, on the question of permitting the buying and selling of recreational marijuana.…

Editor November 18, 2019

Obituaries

Service Saturday for longtime conservationist Phil Kuhtic, 69

Phillip S. Kuhtic, age 69 of Wayland, died at home Saturday, Nov. 16. Phil was a Wayland High School graduate, class of 1968, and received a associate degree from Ferris…

Editor November 18, 2019

Editorial

I submit 10 examples of our failures to protect free speech

ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced article. It is an editorial by the editor. “You're free to speak your mind my friend As long as you agree with…

Editor November 17, 2019

Editorial

When the media ‘overlooks’ or ignores info, I am troubled

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “I’m looking over a four-leaf clover, I overlooked before One leaf is sunshine, the…

Editor November 16, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: Has Jiminy Cricket left the hearings room?

"And always let your conscience be your guide." — Jiminy Cricket in the Walt Disney film "Pinocchio," 1941 by Lynn Mandaville It’s been a tough couple of weeks watching and…

Editor November 16, 2019

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday for Frank Yob of Dorr

Frank Carlo Yob, age 84, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Nov. 13. Frank was a devoted, loving, caring husband, father and grandfather, was dedicated to his Catholic faith. He was employed…

Editor November 16, 2019

Editorial

GVSU Student Senate’s ‘Pledge’ decision bold, forward looking

EDITOR"S NOTE: The following is an opinion by WHS grad Jon Seymour on the decision by the Grand Valley State University Student Senate against saying the Pledge of Allegiance before…

Editor November 15, 2019

Columns

Army Bob: Does government both giveth and taketh away?

by Robert M. Traxler Am I a great guy or what? I am going to give you all money. I made the decision not to take it away from you,…

Editor November 15, 2019

Articles

Curbside recycling costs loom as a big 2020 issue in county

Most Allegan County municipalities are bracing for the likelihood that recycling program costs will increase again next year, and some will grapple with a proposal to raise the household rate…

Editor November 14, 2019