By Jason WesseldykSports Editor WYOMING—Three county teams qualified for the bowling state finals.That included both the boys and girls squads from Allegan.The Allegan boys won their regional—which consisted of six baker games and three team games—with 3,623 points, placing them more than 100 pins ahead of runner-up Grand Rapids Christian.The Allegan girls, meanwhile, secured the Read More…
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Grandson’s charged with abuse, death of Grandfather
By Gari VosCorrespondent In Michigan, elder abuse affects an estimated one of every 10 adults. The abuse falls in six major categories: physical abuse, psychological or verbal abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment, financial exploitation, and neglect. According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Aging and Adult Services Agency (ASA), this estimate is Read More…
Wayland Schools superintendent resigns
Wayland Union Schools Superintendent, Dr. Christina Hinds, announced her resignation, effective June 30, 2022 to the Wayland Union Schools staff and community today. Dr. Hinds has served as the Wayland Union Superintendent since July 2020. She was recruited to become the next Deputy Superintendent of Northview Public Schools. Dr. Hinds said, “Although I was not Read More…
Obituary: Charles “Coach” Robert Zeiter
On February 16, 2022, Charles “Coach” Robert Zeiter died peacefully in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was 84 years old.Charlie is survived by his wife Martha Zeiter (Grant); his children, Charlie G. Zeiter (Janel) and Heidi Barber and grandchildren, Karavela and Charlie Zeiter and Christian and Drew Barber. He was preceded in death by his parents Read More…
Obituary: James (Jim) Delbert King
James (Jim) Delbert King, age 83, of Coleman, formerly of Clare, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at North Woods Nursing Center. He was surrounded by family and a room full of love. He was born June 23, 1938 to Lester and Juanita (Ziegler) King. Jim was married to Patricia Strong on June 25, 1960. Read More…
Obituary: Elsie Irene Schuler
Elsie Irene Schuler – Age 91 of Farwell, MI passed away at her home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Elsie was born in Ravenna, OH to parents Louis Franklin and Ada Lucille (Thorpe) Marris on June 28, 1930, one of five children. After graduating high school, she married the love of her life, John Leo Read More…
Obituary: Carol Anne Smith
Carol Anne Smith 69 of Marion Michigan passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022 in Lake Okeechobee Florida. Born July 27, 1952 in Owosso Michigan. Carol attended nursing school in Saginaw Michigan. Carol was a master gardener and enjoyed her flowers and sharing her passion. Carol loved the outdoors and all animals. Surviving family members Read More…
Obituary: Ronald Lloyd Lamerand
Ronald Lloyd Lamerand, age 87, of Farwell, passed away at his home on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born the son of Earl and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lloyd) Lamerand on August 29, 1934 in Ferndale, Michigan. Ron married Lillian Wrubel on January 8, 1960, and she survives him. Ron was a plumber by trade, and had owned and Read More…
Obituary: Katie Marie Miller
Katie Marie Miller, age 53 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 21, 1968 in Cadillac to Gary Lee Sr. and Kathleen (Mohr) Curtis. She was united in marriage to Dennis Duane Miller on September 9, 2009 in Missaukee County.Katie worked for Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Mad, messy, muddy, marvelous March arrives
I am sitting inside my office – in my sweater with my little heater cooking away to keep my feet warm – watching the snow gently fall out there as February winds down once one more time. Our predicted big ice storm this week has gone a long way towards making “couch potatoes” out of Read More…