The way community journalism ought to be

Dorr Twp. parcel next to expressway rezoning is recommended

November 19, 2024

Former East Martin Church pastor dies

November 19, 2024

Six area depts battle abandoned home fire

November 19, 2024

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King & I: Calif. canine caper comes callin’

November 19, 2024

Martin sub teacher has his 2nd book published

November 18, 2024

Viking graduate is MIAA grid player of the week

November 18, 2024

City honors local hero, welcomes new members

November 18, 2024

Local woman seeks ID of Good Samaritan

November 18, 2024

Funeral Wednesday for Duane VanderPloeg, 76

November 18, 2024

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Remember bacon smell in Grandma’s kitchen?

November 17, 2024

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Car fire on expressway shuts down traffic on 131

November 16, 2024

Construction projects completed for 4 streets

November 16, 2024

Hopkins Elementary is recognized nationally

November 15, 2024

We can’t stop economic growth, so regulate it

November 15, 2024

Leighton Board not interested in request closing 136th Avenue

November 14, 2024

WHS Principal earns state award nomination

November 14, 2024

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Army Bob: Blue govs try to ‘Trump proof’ states

November 14, 2024

Leighton planners kick the can down the road

November 14, 2024

Martin Hardware owner Dona Gilson dies at 90

November 14, 2024

Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney retires

November 13, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

November 13, 2024

WHS orchestra teaches music at St. Stanislaus

November 13, 2024

Hopkins Supervisor steps down after 28 years

November 12, 2024

Funeral is Friday at Jijak camp for Laura Taylor

November 12, 2024

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Old health center needs new parking lot, roof

November 12, 2024

Funeral Thursday for proud Native American Laurie Brand

November 12, 2024

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King & I: ripping materials is a cathartic pleasure

November 11, 2024

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Retirees group shares burnt grapes how-to

November 10, 2024

WHS grad guides Mich. Tech to cross nationals

November 9, 2024

Ex-Viking QB catches TD pass for Albion College

November 9, 2024

Mendon ruins Martin’s bid for 3rd straight grid title

November 9, 2024

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Yes It’s True: Was MDOT city grant ‘convenient’?

November 9, 2024

Funeral is Saturday for Yvonne Goodman of Dorr

November 8, 2024

Kaczanowskis chosen Christmas parade grand marshals

November 8, 2024

Watson Twp. ordinance tweaks crafted to cope with development

November 7, 2024

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Army Bob: For some, it’s the post-election blues

November 7, 2024

Clippers to meet Mendon in grid playoffs Saturday

November 7, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County history

November 6, 2024

So the U.S. created a republic, but could we keep it?

November 6, 2024

GOP stampede features comeback by Donald Trump

November 6, 2024

Mass of Christian burial is Friday for Sharon Fifelski

November 6, 2024

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King & I: A weary trek west finally comes to an end

November 5, 2024

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City wins $450,000 MDOT grant for W. Superior, Reno

November 4, 2024

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Serve crock pot sausage Parmesan sauce over pasta

November 4, 2024

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Fire destroys Smith & Doster car dealership

November 4, 2024

Service for Steve Green set for Saturday in Dorr

November 4, 2024

Estelle, Pallett run sub-17 minute state cross races

November 2, 2024

Martin girls finish 16th in D-4 state cross-country meet

November 2, 2024

Martin scores revenge playoff win over Gobles

November 1, 2024

Graveside service will be Monday for Jazzmin Santiz

November 1, 2024

We’re stuck forever drowning in political ads

October 31, 2024

Funeral for Jeff Levering will be at United Church

October 31, 2024

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Army Bob: Rich and powerful pay off progressives

October 31, 2024

Funeral pending for Ruth Heibel Striegle of Dorr

October 31, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

October 30, 2024

Two Hopkins area infants die in same October week

October 30, 2024

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King & I: We leave Michigan and head south

October 28, 2024

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Bids for work on new pool to be opened Dec. 12

October 28, 2024

The late Loretta Conway was a member of GR Symphonic Band

October 28, 2024

Vikings, Clippers open grid playoffs on the road Friday

October 27, 2024

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Butternut Sweet Potato Soup is comfort food

October 27, 2024

So have we fearful folks somehow ruined Halloween?

October 26, 2024

State Rep. races better described as ‘no contests’

October 26, 2024

Hopkins’ Jack Estelle qualifies for state meet

October 26, 2024

Martin girls, 3 individuals qualify for C-C state meet

October 26, 2024

2 Birds Counseling Services opens in downtown Wayland

October 26, 2024

‘Cats, Vikings lose regular season finales; Martin wins squeaker

October 25, 2024

3 WMS singers to join Regional Honors Choir

October 25, 2024

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Driver ejected from truck, killed in crash on 135th

October 25, 2024

Dorr Twp. officials racing to use it or lose ARPA fund

October 25, 2024

Gun Lake Casino drive to aid needy tribe in Ontario

October 25, 2024

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Fire destroys abandoned house in Dorr Township

October 25, 2024

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Army Bob: Regardless of politics, everyone should vote

October 24, 2024

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

October 23, 2024

WHS choirs sing national anthems at Griffins game

October 23, 2024

Celebration of life for Jeff Visser is Saturday, Nov. 2

October 23, 2024

Service Saturday for Ben ‘Dover’ Karasiewicz

October 23, 2024

Microsoft buys 2 Dorr Township pieces of property

October 22, 2024

Yard signs identify non-partisan political leanings

October 22, 2024

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King & I: Avoid whiners, whether traveling or not

October 22, 2024

Area fire depts posting ‘no burn’ notices again

October 22, 2024

Former Wayland Mayor David L. Miller dies at 81

October 22, 2024

WHS marching band takes 2nd at Grandville Invite

October 22, 2024

Celebration of life for Mark Stauffer will be Oct. 27

October 22, 2024

Services Friday at St. Therese for Kim Hall, 64

October 22, 2024

Funeral Thursday for Frank Malone of Hopkins

October 21, 2024

City officials urging citizens to do early voting

October 21, 2024

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Five candidates seek 3 open seats on City Council

October 21, 2024

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3 layer Pumpkin Coffee Cake, in time for the season

October 20, 2024

WHS grads on bowl tourney winning Davenport team

October 20, 2024

Martin homecoming royalty selected Friday night

October 20, 2024

Huntington Bank in Dorr to close on Jan. 10, 2025

October 20, 2024

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Yes It’s True: Ex-state rep. seeks school board seat

October 19, 2024

Martin marching band wins big at Kentwood Invite

October 19, 2024

Visitation Monday at 4 One 2 for Dennis French

October 19, 2024

Mass of Christian burial Oct. 28 for Father Don Weber

October 19, 2024

Funeral Tuesday for ‘Dottie’ Zeerip, 77, of Dorr

October 19, 2024

WMS boys, girls both take 5th in C-C regionals

October 19, 2024

Services Oct. 30 at St. Stanislaus for Darwin Franklin

October 19, 2024

Martin bounces back; Vikings shutout victims; ‘Cats lose 48-28

October 18, 2024

Dorr Twp. parcel next to expressway rezoning is recommended

Dorr Twp. parcel next to expressway rezoning is recommended

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended Township Board approval of a rezoning request for a 55-acre parcel across the street from the Copart car business. The request was…

Editor November 19, 2024

Former East Martin Church pastor dies

Former East Martin Church pastor dies

Former East Martin Christian Reformed pastor Arthur (Auke) Schoonveld died Saturday, Nov. 16. Auke was born to Willem and Lysbeth Schoonveld on Jan. 27, 1936, in Zuidbroek, Netherlands. He had…

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Editor November 19, 2024

Six area depts battle abandoned home fire

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Six area depts battle abandoned home fire

The Wayland, Hopkins, Dorr, Leighton, Yankee Springs and Martin fire departments thsi morning were summoned to the scene of a fire at an abandoned house in the 1100 block of…

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Editor November 19, 2024

King & I: Calif. canine caper comes callin’

King & I: Calif. canine caper comes callin’

We are now settled in at Lake Jennings campground in Lakeside, Calif. Weekdays are fine, but the weekends are busy and filled with people who can’t follow rules – the…

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Editor November 19, 2024

Martin sub teacher has his 2nd book published

Martin sub teacher has his 2nd book published

Randy Spohn, a substitute teacher at Martin Public Schools, has published, "Lonnie the Lizard and the Deep Woods," and he has hired Martin High School senior Madeline Rose Jonker to…

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Editor November 18, 2024

Viking graduate is MIAA grid player of the week

Viking graduate is MIAA grid player of the week

Hopkins High School graduate Trevor Smith (0) was recognized as MIAA Player of the Week for helping Albion College register a season-ending triumph over Calvin. Smith, who was the starting…

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Editor November 18, 2024

City honors local hero, welcomes new members

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City honors local hero, welcomes new members

Digital Camera It was the first City Council meeting for the next term and more than a few were sworn into office, including returning councilwoman Tracy Bivins, Mayor Jennifer Antel…

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Editor November 18, 2024

Local woman seeks ID of Good Samaritan

Local woman seeks ID of Good Samaritan

Collin Megan Hoekstra, a local woman, is seeking the identity of the Good Samaritan local hero. She posted on Facebook, "I'm trying to locate the individual who returned my lost…

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Editor November 18, 2024

Funeral Wednesday for Duane VanderPloeg, 76

Funeral Wednesday for Duane VanderPloeg, 76

Duane Calvin Vanderploeg, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 14, at his home in Martin. He was born Oct. 27, 1948, to Johanas and Bertha (Scholton) Vanderploeg. Duane was a self-employed builder.…

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Editor November 18, 2024

Remember bacon smell in Grandma’s kitchen?

Remember bacon smell in Grandma’s kitchen?

by Kathy Hamman Miller Mmmm remembering that smell of bacon walking through Grandma’s kitchen. Ingredients: 12 slices bacon 1/4 cup bacon grease left from the just fried bacon, or olive…

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Editor November 17, 2024