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Brenden Gossman ties for 1st in Toledo bowl tourney

Hopkins High School graduate Brenden Gossman tied for first place over the weekend in the American Heartland 3 bowling tournament at Southwyk Lanes in Toledo, Ohio. Gossman, a Division 3 all-state…

Editor March 21, 2021

Community Notices

Area departments reporting surge in grass fire incidents

Area fire department officials are reporting a surge in responding to grass fire reports. Exceedingly dry conditions are making it too easy for residents burning leaves or having camp fires…

Editor March 21, 2021

Columns

Yes It’s True: Politics really is just a popularity contest

When I was just a young lad, perhaps my favorite periodical was the monthly “Sport” Magazine. I enjoyed its terrific photographs and interesting stories about the sporting world, and I…

Editor March 21, 2021

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: On taking a week off from civilization

by Phyllis McCrossin It is Sunday, March 14, as I write this. We are at one of our favorite campgrounds – Cibbets Flats. It is located deep in the Cleveland…

Editor March 21, 2021

Obituaries

Monterey Twp. native Jerry Garlock to have no funeral

Monterey Township native Jerry Garlock passed away Friday, March 19, at his home in Otsego. He was 93. He was born April 5, 1927 in Monterey Township, the son of…

Editor March 21, 2021

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday for Lisa Rewa, 65

Lisa A. Rewa, age 65, died Friday March 19. She is survived by her husband of nearly 45 years, Ed Rewa; children Nolan (Marie) Rewa and Morgan (Andy) Coon; grandchildren…

Editor March 20, 2021

Sports

Girls miss state; Kadence is regional bowling champion

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finished third in the Division 2 regional tournament Saturday, but the "Continental Curse" and Covid-19 are keeping them from entry in the state competition.…

Editor March 20, 2021

Obituaries

Service will be Tuesday at CRC for Paul Marvin, 73

Paul Ronald Marvin was born June 17, 1947, to Harvey and Nellie (Puite) Marvin and grew up near Kent City. His formal education began in a one-room schoolhouse until sixth…

Editor March 20, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid stats revealing disturbing trends

No deaths from the Coronavirus have been reported in Allegan County for at least three weeks, but there are some disturbing trends that have surfaced recently. The number of Covid-19…

Editor March 19, 2021

Sports

Wildcat boys’ bowlers place 8th in regional tournament

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team placed eighth among 16 teams competing Friday at the Division 2 regional tournament at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, "Our boys…

Editor March 19, 2021