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Ranger Rick: Desperate Dems bring in ghost of Watergate

The Democrats are getting desperate. They have called on John Dean — the chief squealer in the Watergate episode. They think by trying to tag Watergate on the alleged Russian…

Editor June 11, 2019

Sports

Martin/Delton golfers 18th in state meet, Wayland places 5th

The Martin-Delton combined golf team last weekend finished 18th in the Division 3 state meet at the Katke golf course at Ferris State University. Coach Jim Hogoboom reported seniors Alejandro…

Editor June 11, 2019

Obituaries

Longtime area special needs activist Delores DeWeerd dies

Delores J. DeWeerd, age 88, died Saturday, June 8. Delores was involved for a long time with the Allegan Special Needs Program – formerly Precious Acres. She also enjoyed crocheting, crafting,…

Editor June 11, 2019

Articles

Hopkins citizen still opposes Twp. Board legal fight with Tribe

Hopkins citizen Bob Beck continues to be critical about how the township has handled disagreements with the Gun Lake Tribe and contends it’s been a waste of taxpayers’ money. Beck…

Editor June 10, 2019

Community Notices

Write It Right: Clarifying Twp. Board support for library

EDITOR'S NOTE: A recent column I wrote has prompted questions about how much money the Township Board awards to the Dorr Township Library. Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers has sent…

Editor June 10, 2019

Community Notices

Michelle DeYoung-Foster wins Katheryn Brenner award

Michelle DeYoung-Foster was the recipient of this year's Katheryn Lorraine Brenner Outstanding Teacher Award. Mrs. Foster is a science teacher and robotics coach at Wayland Middle School. The honor is…

Editor June 10, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland man charged with child pornography offenses

A 28-year-old Wayland man has been arrested by the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force on charges of child pornography. Matthew Bennett, 28,…

Editor June 10, 2019

Columns

Basura: Pleasant adventures in sipping illegal ‘Michishine’

Sippin’ Whiskey “They call it that good ol’ mountain dew, Them that refuse it are few, I’ll hush up my mug, If you fill up my jug, With that good…

Editor June 10, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s True: Voting best way to restore power to the people

“And there ain’t nothin’ I can do about it.” — The Supremes and the Vanilla Fudge, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” So many times in recent years I have noticed…

Editor June 9, 2019

Columns

One Small Voice: Dems prove too many cooks spoil the soup

You may be familiar with an old expression that goes “too many cooks spoil the broth.” Basically, the expression means that too many people in the kitchen kibitzing over what…

Editor June 9, 2019