Month: April 2018

Graveside service Friday for Junior Long of Sandy Pines

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Junior Allen Long, 80, of Sandy Pines, died Sunday, April 29, at Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Zeeland. Mr. Long was born October 9, 1937, in Tennessee, the son of the late Claud and Daisy Odean (Conley) Long and was the husband of the late Anna May Long. He...
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Lady Vikings unbeaten in 5 O-K Silver contests

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The Hopkins varsity softball team hiked its league-leading record to 5-0 and 6-3 overall by sweeping a doubleheader against Kelloggsville Monday. Kesley Dusseau threw all three innings in one game, gave up one hit, two walks and struck out four batters. Madison Wyngarden had a double, Haleigh Miller had two...
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Lady Wildcats win 2 of 3 in Gull Lake Invitational

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Coach Cheri Ritz has a mound confab with hurler Abby Merice. (Photo courtesy of Kenny Ritz) The Wayland varsity softball team took two of three encounters at the Gull lake Invitational Saturday, bringing its season record to 5-4. The Lady Wildcats opened the tournament with an 8-5 loss to state-ranked...
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Lady Vikings now at 4-3 after Holland Invitational

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It’s been a rough last several days for the Hopkins varsity softball team, which started the season with three straight victories, but now sports a 4-3 overall record. The Lady Vikings lost a nonleague 10-1 ballgameto Holland Christian last Thursday before going 1-2 in the Holland Invitational Saturday. They lost...
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Hopkins elementary students join Lego competition

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Sycamore and Hopkins Elementary fourth- and fifth-graders participated in a Lego robotics competition Saturday at the Allegan Fieldhouse. The competition was facilitated by Allegan Area Educational Services Agency. Students participated in two different challenges where they had to program a Lego robot to perform various tasks. Teams of third- through...
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Columns

One Small Voice: Education crisis affects food bank

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by Lynn Mandaville I was awakened this Sunday morning very early by the sounds of someone fidgeting around at our front door. I didn't think much of it, because in this neighborhood (and probably in every subdivision in Chandler AZ), it is common for realtors and those providing lawn and...
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Man’s body found near water in Yankee Springs Twp.

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Barry County Sheriff's authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in Yankee Springs Township. The man's body was found near water at Kiser Road and Upton Trail, south of Middleville. The discovery was made at about 1 a.m. Monday. Authorities have indicated, however, they don’t...
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County clerks didn’t tell public who’s running in primary

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ACHTUNG: The following is a not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski I went to the Allegan County Clerk’s web site Tuesday at 4 p.m., the filing deadline for candidates running in the Aug. 7 primary election. Imagine my...
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Nepotism side effect of term limits

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"No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in." — The Bonzo Dog Band Lisa Posthumus Lyons I've railed against term limits for a long time now, more than two decades since they were implemented in Michigan. They were intended to put a stop to legislators and government...
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Funeral Monday for Dorr native Marian Aubil, 91

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Marian A. Aubil, age 91, died Thursday, April 26. Marian was born Sept. 10, 1926 in Dorr, the daughter of Myron and Iva (Souter) Winger. She was a very active member of Leighton Church for more than 60 years. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her lawn, and taking walks...
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