November 2021

Memorial mass will be Dec. 3 for Gerard Kwiatkowksi

Gerard Albert Kwiatkowski, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 25. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Norma Jean; children Ben (Sue) Kwiatkowski, Kathy (Vic) Caines, Tammy (Dan) Ayriss,…

Editor November 30, 2021

Editorial

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly mimics corporate liar

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul…

Editor November 30, 2021

Sports

Hopkins doubles up Martin in hoops season opener

Mady Weber (22) sneaks past Clipper defenders Elizabeth Reinke (21) and Lynsey Jager (10) to scored a couple of her game-high 22 points. Hopkins and Martin ushered in the 2021-22…

Editor November 30, 2021

Columns

Soapmaker realizes dream of owning her businesses

HD Soaps by Hilltop Designs carries unique gifts and products at its Dorr and Tanger Outlet locations. Christine and me Owner–proprietor Christine Weber of Martin started her business with $20.…

Editor November 30, 2021

Features

Turkey Trot raises almost $2,400 and food collection

The fourth annual Turkey Trot Hand 2 Hand fund-raiser was a huge success this year, according to organizers. There were nearly 100 individuals who participated by either walking or running…

Editor November 30, 2021

Community Notices

Martin Schools asks people to mask up, social distance

Martin Public Schools officials are asking students, parents and staff to wear masks and practice social distancing for the next three weeks because of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.…

Editor November 30, 2021

Obituaries

Cremation has taken place for Michael McLain, 67

Michael McLain, age 67, died Saturday, Nov. 27. He is survived by his children Joseph (Alisha) McLain, Patrick (Katey) McClain, Katie Kaminski; eight grandchildren; mother, Norma McLain; brothers Roger (Cindy)…

Editor November 30, 2021

Obituaries

Former Postmaster Peggy Blok of Moline dies at 91

Former Moline Postmaster Peggy Blok, 91, died Sunday, Nov. 28. She is survived by her children Rick and Donna Blok, Marilyn Middleton, Carolyn Carpenter, Pete and Mary Blok; 14 grandchildren;…

Editor November 30, 2021

Sports

All-Stater Emma Tornes to play softball at Cornerstone

Wayland High School senior Emma Tornes (seated, center), an All-State outfielder last spring for the Wildcats, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids.…

Editor November 29, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: Memories of Thanksgivings past live on

by Phyllis McCrossin I trust everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Ours was fairly quiet, it was just King, our daughter, her twin sons and me. I cooked. We ate buffet…

Editor November 29, 2021