September 2019

Laurie Trutsch’s service will be held Friday, Oct. 17, in Allegan

Delores “Laurie” Ardel Trutsch, died Friday, Sept. 27, at the age of 78 due to various complications. She managed a restaurant, opened a gift shop, worked as a teacher’s aide,…

Editor September 30, 2019

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial for Gerie Fleser is Wednesday

Geraldine “Gerie” Lee Fleser, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 28,. Gerie was born Oct. 28, 1940, in North Dorr. She touched many lives whether it was watching several children who called…

Editor September 30, 2019

Obituaries

Celebration of life will be Wednesday for Sheila Muller

Sheila Muller, age 74, died in the comfort of her own home while surrounded by family Sunday, Sept. 29. Sheila loved family gatherings at Selkirk Lake, shopping trips, reading, going…

Editor September 30, 2019

Sports

EEE changes schedule for Friday’s WHS homecoming game

The Wayland Union School District has announced schedule changes for Friday night's homecoming football game. Supt. Norm Taylor said, "With a recent case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) found in…

Editor September 30, 2019

Editorial

Terri Rios was right about Dorr Twp. master plan bidding

After three years of dissing Dorr Township Trustee Terri Rios, it’s time for yours truly to acknowledge something she has done that was indeed the right thing, against the tide…

Editor September 30, 2019

Sports

Clippers now 5-0, inching closer to football playoff berth

The Martin varsity football team moved its season record to 5-0 Saturday evening with a convincing 62-20 triumph at St. Joseph Lake Michigan Catholic. The game was postponed Friday evening…

Editor September 29, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral set for Friday for Gene Cook, 89, of Hopkins

Eugene “Gene” Cook, age 89 of Hopkins, died Friday, Sept. 27. Gene served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son,…

Editor September 29, 2019

Sports

Otsego C-C Invitational unkind to Wildcats and Vikings

The Otsego Bulldog Invitational was unkind to the Wayland and Hopkins cross-country teams Saturday. The Lady Wildcats checked in 19th among 21 teams and Hopkins suffered the indignity of being…

Editor September 28, 2019

Columns

Yes It’s true: For Ryan Mauchmar it was one shining day

"All the memories came flooding back — old Mrs. McAvoy eating that horrible chicken and the terrified child running from the burning wreck." — Vivian Stanshall, 1972 I spent Saturday…

Editor September 28, 2019

Sports

Hopkins volleyball team now 2-0 in O-K Silver matches

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team defeated Godwin Heights in three sets at home Thursday by scores of 25-15, 25-20, 25-10. The victory pushes the Lady Vikings' O-K Silver Conference record…

Editor September 28, 2019