2017 – Page 38

Watson crime spree suspect pleads, but faces more charges

Kenneth Earl Lapham, 35, of Otsego finally has pleaded in Allegan County Circuit Court to charges stemming from a series of home invasions a year ago in Watson Township. Lapham on…

Editor October 6, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings sweep Lee to go to 3-1 in O-K Silver

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Thursday evening lifted its O-K Silver Conference record to 3-1 with a straight-set victory over Wyoming Lee. The Lady Vikings prevailed 25-3, 25-4 and 25-8.…

Editor October 6, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for David Lameris, 78, of Dorr

David Lameris, age 78, of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 2. David was born Jan. 7, 1939, in Denver, Colo., to Andrew and Ruth (Joling) Lameris. He enjoyed serving in the Boy Scouts…

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Columns

Army Bob: Kim family members deities in North Korea

“President, Dear Leader, Kim’s official biography, stated he never needed to use a toilet because his body was so well calibrated he didn’t urinate or defecate.” NEWS .COM.AU Let’s clear…

Editor October 5, 2017

Community Notices

Rosemary Graham is new director of Allegan Co. recycling

Rosemary Graham of Plainwell has been selected as the new director of the Allegan County Resource and Recovery program for Allegan County. Graham, who also is listed as an employee…

Editor October 5, 2017

Articles

Watson Twp. to take it slow on local medical pot ordinance

Watson Township officials Thursday night indicated they'll be taking their time crafting a proposed ordinance to permit medical marijuana facilities within its borders. Township Board members heard from Trustee Chuck…

Editor October 5, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: NFL protest issue just won’t go away

When my husband and I left Arizona two weeks ago for his Navy reunion in Alabama, the controversy was happily boiling over regarding protests by black NFL players during the…

Editor October 5, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 7, 1992 The trial of Stephen Lawrence of Gun Lake, accused of…

Editor October 4, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings win 1 of 3 matches at Otsego Classic

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team went 1-2 Tuesday evening in the Otsego Bulldog Classic, The Lady Vikings defeated Hastings 25-19 and 25-18, but fell to Kalamazoo Central 25-22, 25-12 and…

Editor October 4, 2017

Sports

WHS sophomore Rylee Cronkright has breakout 5K race

The Wayland girls’ and boys’ varsity cross-country teams both placed fifth in the latest O-K Gold Conference jamboree Tuesday at Johnson Park in Wyoming. The Lady Wildcats, despite missing…

Editor October 4, 2017