September 2018

Army Bob: Putin being handed a gift on a silver platter

Once again we hate the Russians, the enemies of my youth; after all, they invaded the Crimean Peninsula, sovereign territory belonging to Ukraine, and shot down a commercial aircraft, and…

Editor September 13, 2018

Sports

Lady Vikings 2nd in meet at Gilmore Car Museum

Fresh from a championship performance in the Coach B Invitational Monday, the Hopkins girls’ varsity cross-country team was runner-up Thursday at the Delton Invitational at the Gilmore Car Museum in…

Editor September 13, 2018

Articles

Martin Township to ask voters for fire millage Nov. 6

A millage request for three-fourths of a mill for fire and emergency services equipment will be on the Nov. 6 general election ballot in Martin Township. The levy would apply…

Editor September 13, 2018

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. recycling recount confirms narrow approval

A recount Wednesday in Allegan of the Aug. 7 Dorr Township primary election on a proposal for curbside recycling confirmed the original verdict. Township Clerk Debbie Sewers said Precinct Nos.…

Editor September 13, 2018

Sports

Wildcats capture 1st league dual match tennis victory

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team captured its first O-K Gold Conference dual match victory and second overall Wednesday with a 5-3 decision over Wyoming. The Wildcats, now 1-1 in…

Editor September 13, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral will be Saturday for Janice Prins, 71, of Dorr

Janice Prins, age 71, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Janice was a wonderful mother and grandmother who raised her family with love. She always…

Editor September 13, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral Mass is Tuesday for Annette Weingate, 56

Annette Weingate , age 56, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Sept. 12. Annette was a very kind and giving person and touched so many lives. She retired after 35 years of…

Editor September 12, 2018

Features

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

25 Years Ago — Sept. 15, 1993 The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has promised to strip the Apple Core Lounge and owner Al Baker of its license because of allegations…

Editor September 12, 2018

Sports

Wildcats grind out 4-set victory over South Christian

The Wayland varsity volleyball team opened its dual match and O-K Gold Conference season Tuesday with an important victory over perennial rival Grand Rapids South Christian. The Lady Wildcats, coached…

Editor September 12, 2018

Sports

Wildcat boys’ tennis squad loses 7-1 dual to Plainwell

The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team Tuesday lost 7-1 to Plainwell in a non-conference dual match. The only winner for the Wildcats was Triston Richards, who scored a three-set 4-6,…

Editor September 11, 2018