January 2018 – Page 4

Celebration Rendezvous for Ed Hoover will be in July

January 24, 2018

Edward "Ed" Hoover, age 58, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Jan. 23. He was born July 11, 1959, to Ross and Dorothy (Coffman) Hoover. Ed graduated from the University of Michigan and Western Michigan University. He was a season ticket holder for Michigan football for over 25 years, rarely missing a...

Sports

Martin boys fall to Constantine despite newcomer efforts

January 24, 2018

by Austin Marsman The boys from Martin couldn’t muster any kind of a lead Tuesday evening and ultimately lost 63 to 51 to Constantine. The Falcons led for much of the game, posting a 33-26 score at the half. They had reasonably smooth sailing the rest of the way, sinking the...

Wildcat girls, boys rollers party down for Senior Night

January 24, 2018

Both the Wayalnd boys' and girls' varsity squads placed first at the Lowell Invitational earlier this month. The Wayland girls' and boys' varsity bowling teams partied down for a special Senior Night celebration Wednesday and took down both visiting East Grand Rapids squads. The matchups were a make-up from an...

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

January 24, 2018

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 27, 1993 Does anyone know when downtown Hopkins experienced and endured this flood? More than half of Michigan homeowners can expect property tax increases in 1993, 14.4% in Allegan County and...

Lady Clippers bring heat in 64-40 win over Constantine

January 24, 2018

by Austin Marsman New Southwest Athletic Conference foe Constantine turned out to be an easy 64-40 home victory for the Martin girls Tuesday evening, bringing their record up to 7-6. Jaclyn Hildebrand had a dynamic night, putting up 18 points in her second best hoops performance this season. Faith Guritz...

Vikings end 3-game losing streak with victory over Lee

January 24, 2018

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team put an end to a three-game losing streak Tuesday evening. by defeating O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Lee 54-33. The Vikings had lost all three to league opponents Godwin Heights, Calvin Christian and Kelloggsville, two of which are state-ranked. Tyler Zomerlei led all scorers...

Barry County Plan Commission rejects Spoor Amendment

January 23, 2018

by Austin Marsman Lucas Spoor Fire, fury, confusion and relief highlighted Monday night's hearing before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss and vote on a text amendment to county zoning laws, to allow marinas in areas zoned “mixed use.” Lucas Spoor, owner of The Landing on Gun...

Bay Pointe Conference Center expansion tabled, opposed

January 23, 2018

by Austin Marsman Mike Powers, owner of Bay Pointe Restaurant and Inn, Gun Lake, came before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to seek approval for an expansion project, but with strong opposition the matter was tabled. The project calls for a conference center, more hotel space and cottages....

Wildcats welcome back coach, outlast Forest Hills

January 23, 2018

Junior center Cory Ainsworth made some clutch free throws down the stretch for the 'Cats. Wayland led visiting Forest Hills Eastern all night Tuesday, but near the end almost gave up the basketball game. The Wildcats, welcoming head coach Mike Hudson back on the sidelines after a six-game hiatus, managed...

Ranger Rick: Media pounces on a phony development

January 23, 2018

Imagine reading an invitation note that says the President wants the pleasure of your company in a private meeting about immigration policy. Little Dick Durbin, a known liar and teller of half-truths, and Lindsey (I wanna be a Democrat) Graham are overjoyed at being invited to be able to say...

Month: January 2018