Robert E. Waychoff, 89, AKA “Stoney Burke” was born June 18, 1935 in Washington, PA. Dad didn’t graduate, he had to go to work to support his mom and younger siblings. He was a Marine from beginning to end and served in Korea. He moved to Michigan in 1959 where he was a truck driver, Read More…
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Resident stake walk on roundabout
Thursday, August 22, 2024, the new Roundabout was opened for a Walkabout. City Manager Joel Dye welcomed walkers and those with non-motorized vehicles who explored the entrances and exits of the new Roundabout. The public walked or rode bikes, skateboards, scooters and wheelchairs around the circle discussing entrances and exits for two hours.The Roundabout opened Read More…
County names Jessup new local rep
By Scott SullivanWriter Former 16-year Allegan County Commissioner Tom Jessup was named by that all-Republican board to replace the man who defeated him, the late Dean Kapenga, as commissioner for District 3.The one-time Casco Township supervisor emerged from a 5-hour commission special meeting Aug. 21 to deliberate among nine finalists who submitted applications by the Read More…
Bulldogs begin season with 49-0 blowout
What a way to start… but a better way to end the night! The LaFayette Bulldogs kicked off their football season opener on Friday night at home. The first game on the Bulldog schedule was scheduled to be on the road, but had to get shifted around at the last minute and ended up at Read More…
Obituary: Hershel Lamar Lashley
Funeral services for Hershel Lamar Lashley, age 85, of Lafayette will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Lafayette with Bro. James Caulfield officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery with Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.The family will receive friends at the church Read More…
Newmans, Roesly honored by Main Street
The LaFayette Main Street hosted its 2nd Annual Membership Meeting last Thursday. The meeting was held at the Kemp’s historic home in LaFayette.LaFayette business owners, Main Street volunteers, board members and Mayor Kenneth Vines were in attendance.The 2024 Business of the Year award went to Newmans Farm Supply.Ms. Veronica Roesly was named the 2024 Volunteer Read More…
Community concerns prompted over new CCSD truancy program
By John BriceCorrespondent Attendance policies recently adopted by the Chambers County School District under its new “Early Warning Truancy Program” have prompted parents and residents in the community to express their concerns over potential issues that may arise for students and their families.In a post to the official Facebook page for Valley High School, details Read More…
Obituary: Diane Rumsey Grimm
Diane Rumsey Grimm, 70, of Mattawan, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at her home. She was born May 25, 1954, in East Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of the late Dalton C. Rumsey Sr. and Wilma F. (Blaesing) Rumsey. Diane was a longtime active member at Paw Paw United Methodist Church. She also donated her Read More…
Paw Paw tennis teams
By John RaffelCorrespondent Hudsonville Unity Christian best Paw Paw 7-1 last week in boys tennis action. Results were as follows: Singles: No. 1 – Edmundo Berain Saucedo, Hudsonville Unity Christian def. Terrance Fisher, Paw Paw, 6-0 , 6-0 , -; No. 2 – Jack Veldhouse, Hudsonville Unity Christian def. Jalen Cole, Paw Paw, 6-4 , 6-2 , -; No. Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Competition and the freedom to choose – cars, hamburgers, schools, and ice cream
Dr. Glenn Mollette In 1975, I bought a four-cylinder Chevrolet Monza. In my opinion in was a terrible buy and a lousy car. There was one episode after another of maintenance issues and the four-cylinder engine was just a piece of junk. I survived that car long enough to trade it in on a Toyota Celica. I felt Read More…








