Month: November 2022

Funeral mass will be Monday for Dennis Belka

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Dennis John Belka, age 81, died Saturday, Nov. 26. Dennis was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also devoted to his faith and served at his home church, St. Therese, as an usher. He worked at Rockwell in Allegan for more than 17 years. He enjoyed...
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Martin man sentenced for Internet sex solicitation

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Alexander Bogdan A Martin man was sentenced to four days in jail and five years probation and must also pay fines and costs in connection with charges he solicited sex with a minor over the Internet. Alexander Bogdan, 33, was one of six men who were arrested by the Kalamazoo Human Oppression...
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Hopkins Main Street Bakery video airs Friday

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The America’s Best Restaurants video episode featuring the Main Street Bakery in Hopkins has been completed and it will air on Friday, Dec. 2. A spokesperson for the eatery said, "We are excited to share with everyone! Be sure to tune in when it premieres on Dec 2nd! If you’re...
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Longtime Hopkins activist June Krug dies at age 84

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June LaVerne Krug, 84 of Hopkins died Monday, Nov. 28, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. Born Feb. 15, 1938. in Patoka, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Charles Davis and Minerva Elliott Wilson Davis. In 1946, June’s family moved her to Hopkins, where she graduated from Hopkins...
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Articles

Wayland school board rejects book ban request

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Digital Camera The Wayland Board of Education Monday night turned down a request to remove the book “Oryx and Crake” from the high school library. The book’s author, Margaret Atwood, also penned the much more famous but dystopian “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which has become a popular television series. Assistant Supt....
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Columns

Yes It’s True: I pour cold water on U-M’s big win

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Congratulations certainly are in order for the University of Michigan football team in its huge victory Saturday afternoon over Ohio State. I’ve been a big sports fan nearly all my life, but my interest in collegiate and professional athletics has been severely diminished over the years. I began my community...
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Wildcat, Viking, Martin girls to open hoop seasons

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All three area high school girls' basketball teams will start their seasons this week. Wayland and Hopkins will make their debuts Tuesday evening, as the Wildcats will be host to Forest Hills Northern and the Lady Vikings will travel to Hamilton. Martin will open its season Friday at home against...
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You can give thanks for stuffed stuffing sandwich

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Yes, there is many things to be thankful for over the holidays. One of them being the leftovers you bring home after the get togethers at Grandma’s house. Very pleasing to the palate is a sandwich that you’re going to wonder why you hadn’t thought of making it before. The...
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United Church is offering local help for the holidays

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The United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St., is offering a varety of services to help financially challenged people with the demands of the holiday. In a prepared statement, a spokerson for the church wrote: "The holiday season, coupled with the rising costs of seemingly everything, is making it...
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Ex-Dewey’s Auto Body owner dies at age 89

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Robert Kenneth Dewey, 89, of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 24. He was owner and operator of Dewey's Auto Body for many years. After his retirement, Bob continued his passion for auto body restoration, ministering with The Gideons, playing golf, and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters, Sherrie...
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