By Jason WesseldykSports Editor MARTIN—Like father, like son.Thirty-five years after Tracey Hildebrand helped lead the Martin football team to the 1987 state championship, his son JR has helped lead the Clippers back to the promised land.The younger Hildebrand racked up 304 total yards and had a hand in five touchdowns as Martin cruised past Brown Read More…
Gladys Kincaid, a loving and giving mother, slipped the surly bonds of earth and ascended unto the heavens forever on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 9:50 AM at age 91, surrounded by her caring family. She was born in the city of Chicago, IL, on October 27, 1931, to her parents, Mary A. Atkins and Read More…
January 15, 1951 – November 4, 2022John was born in Taft, CA. He was the first son and oldest sibling of Neil S. and Lucille V. Macaulay. Growing up, John helped his parents work the Macaulay’s Market grocery store located on South 10th St. in Taft, CA. At the age of 18, he became a Read More…
Thanksgiving Day is this Thursday, the 24th, and it is a uniquely original American holiday. The first one was held in 1619 when the Anglicans landed in Virginia. According to their charter from the London Company, they were to have an annual day of thanksgiving for their safe arrival. They did that for a few years, and then Read More…
Now that the Mid-Term election is over (at least in most states) it is time to reflect on the results. I’m happy to say voter turnout was better than expected in most states which indicate our Democracy is alive and well despite what naysayers may say.Three observations come to mind- the political landscape hasn’t changed Read More…
By Gari Voss The exchange of memorandum between Ascension Borgess Allegan and Life EMS Ambulance has opened questions related to area emergency services and ambulance response to 911 calls.On October 21, 2022, John Pinkster, Director of South Operations for Life EMS Ambulance, informed Allegan Area Emergency Services committee members that there was change in the Read More…
It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion.Inflation has caused a financial burden Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor PLAINWELL—A fire at an apartment building in Plainwell on Saturday, Nov. 5, claimed the life of an elderly woman.At approximately 11:19 p.m., Plainwell Department of Public Safety officers and firefighters responded to Koehler Crossing in the 1100 block of North Main Street following a report of smoke coming from an apartment Read More…
