Martin native Bruce D. Culver died peacefully Monday, March 9, in Kalamazoo. He was 94. He was born on Oct. 20, 1931, in Martin, the son of Burt and Theresa (Fox)…

Max Leroy Shook, age 76, died Saturday, March 7. He was 76. Max was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Plainwell, Frank and Georgia (Ransbottom) Shook. He was the second born…

After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Sgt. First Class Ronald Stuart Spoors (retired), known affectionately as Butchie, died at his home on March 3. He was 76. Ron was…

by Kathy Hamman Miller Colcannon is a very tasty, traditional Irish dish made of potatoes, cabbage and kale that’s usually associated with St. Patrick’s Day, but you might be surprised…

Jasmine Psalm Wagoner, 10 months old, died Thursday, March 5. Though she was with us for just 10 months, her life was a blessing to so many and she will…

Charity Laker Wayland High School sophomore Charity Laker Saturday captured fourth place in the state individual wrestling tournament at Ford Field, Detroit. The daughter of the Rev. Lance and Kara…

Martin High School senior Haylen Buell won the championship bout Saturday in the 165-pound division in the state tournament at Ford Field in Detroit. Buell also won a state title…

Martin High School senior Torryn Harris has secured first team All Southwestern Athletic Conference accolades and junior Anna Jager was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. The Lady Clippers finished with a…

Perhaps one the best girls’ basketball seasons in Hopkins High School history came to an end Friday night in a 45-37 loss to Otsego in the MHSAA district tournament finals…

Vernita Weesaw died Wednesday, March 4. She was 82. Vernita was proud of her heritage and was a proud member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. She was…