January 2024

Martin finishes dual meet mat season with 10-1 record

The Martin wrestling team Wednesday night defeated its two opponents in a triangular match on the Clippers' home mat.Martin defeated Fennville 84-0 and South Haven 44-18.Fennville only brought three wrestlers…

Editor January 31, 2024

Sports

Wayland boys take over 1st in O-K Gold bowl standings

The Wayland boys’ bowling team took sole possession of first place in the O-K Gold Conference standings Wednesday after a 27-3 victory over Know Hills. The girls once again had…

Editor January 31, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial mass for Tony Kazanowski will be Feb. 9

Anthony "Tony" G. Kazanowski, age 66, of Kentwood, died Sunday, Jan. 21. Tony retired from Horne Building Specialties after many years of service. He is survived by brothers David (Diana),…

Editor January 31, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) This picture postcard was in circulation after a big announcement was made in 1915 at a…

Editor January 31, 2024

Sports

Wildcat and Clipper boys’ hoops teams suffer losses

Both the Wayland and Martin boys’ varsity basketball team lost non-league contests Tuesday night. The Wildcats lost 58-51 to West Michigan Aviation Academy, dropping their overall season record to 2-13.…

Editor January 31, 2024

Sports

Clipper bowlers win vs. Saugatuck boys and girls

Both the Martin girls and boys varsity bowling teams breezed to victories Monday afternoon at the Rock ’N Bowl Lanes north of Wayland.The boys claimed a 28-2 triumph and the…

Editor January 30, 2024

Sports

Wayland, Hopkins, Martin girls all take hoops battles

The Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night defeated Forest Hills Central 57-46 in a non league contest and Martin hiked its overall season record to 10-1 with a 47-24 verdict…

Editor January 30, 2024

Sports

Two more Hopkins alums to enter local Hall of Fame

Todd Frazee Terri Wisser Besides Brent and Susan Sebright, there are two other inductees for the Hopkins High School Athletic Alumni Hall of Fame. Joining the elite group will be…

Editor January 30, 2024

Columns

Yes It’s True: It’s a small world after all, isn’t it?

“It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small, small world.” — From a Disney movie Every once…

Editor January 30, 2024

Community Notices

Leighton firefighters rescue dog on ice, find her owner

Leighton Township firefighters this morning rescued a stray dog that had fallen through the ice at Green Lake, with help from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. Firefighters said they dried…

Editor January 30, 2024