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Ramblin’ Road: I know why a chicken crossed the road

by Phyllis McCrossin King and I have been laying low for the past two weeks. Our daughter tested positive for COVID shortly after New Year’s Eve and quarantined herself. Since…

Editor January 16, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral mass Wednesday for Barbara Lenhart, 65

Barbara “Aunt Barb” Harriet Lenhart, age 65 of Byron Center, died Saturday, Jan. 15, after battling cancer. Barb was a beloved wife and mother who loved Jesus with all her…

Editor January 16, 2022

Columns

Make crustless chicken pie in crockpot for a busy day

Crustless Chicken pot pie crockpot style — The perfect go-to recipe for a busy day that works well to throw together in the morning before you head out. Easy cleanup,…

Editor January 16, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County’s Covid death toll approaching 300

The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that six more patients have died from the Covid-19 virus over the past week, bringing the total since mid-December to 53. A total…

Editor January 16, 2022

Sports

Martin boys post win at Gobles; girls’ slump persists

The Martin boys' varsity basketball team claimed its second victory of the season overall Friday night with a 50-42 decision at Gobles. The Lady Clippers' recent slump , however, continued…

Editor January 15, 2022

Obituaries

Service Jan. 15 for Hopkins dairy farmer David Schafer

David Schafer died Tuesday, Jan.11, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He married Geraldine Blackwood on July 23, 1985. They raised their family of six children on the farm.…

Editor January 15, 2022

Sports

Both Wildcat girls and boys stumble at South Christian

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team ran into a South Christian outfit that also sported a 5-2 overall record Friday night, but it was the Wildcats who came up short,…

Editor January 14, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings get past NorthPointe, but guys fall

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team recorded a 52-39 victory Friday night on the road against O-K Silver Conference rival North Pointe Christian. The verdict left the Lady Vikings with…

Editor January 14, 2022

Community Notices

Fire severely damages house in Shelbyville area

Hopkins, Allegan and Martin fire departments Friday morning responded to a call of a structure fire in Shelbyville. The more than 100-year-old house was damaged severely by the blaze, but…

Editor January 14, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral is Wednesday for WHS grad Deb Kammeraad

Wayland High School graduate Debra VanOtterloo Kammeraad, 64, of Kentwood, died Thursday, Jan. 13. Debra was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, sports, gardening and spending time with her family.…

Editor January 14, 2022