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Services Monday for Patricia Schipper

Patricia May Schipper, age 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 18. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Neal Schipper; children Mark (Claire) Schipper, Laura (Hal) Anway, Andy (Kristine) Schipper,…

Editor February 21, 2025

Community Notices

Hopkins grad wins ‘AMN of the Year’

Hopkins High School graduate Sara Velderman, who has completed her U.S. Air Force basic training in Texas and now is certified as “Airman” earned airman of the year honors from…

Editor February 20, 2025

Columns

Yes It’s True: My step aunt’s life imitated art

One of the very first times I watched actress Tyne Daly practice her craft was in a made for television 1974 movie, “Larry,” which was based on a true story.…

Editor February 20, 2025

Sports

WHS boys, girls both earn trip to state meet

The Wayland boys bowling team came in first at the Division 2 regional tournament Thursday at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids. The Wildcat girls, meanwhile, took second place, therefore enabling…

Editor February 20, 2025

Columns

Army Bob: So who backs losing causes?

by Robert M. Traxler As this column has quoted the old proverb before “victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is a bastard.” So, with hindsight being 20/20 we can…

Editor February 20, 2025

Sports

Clipper boys pull out thriller over Fennville

The Martin girls’ basketball team was doubled up 68-34 by an 18-1 Saugatuck Wednesday evening. However, the Martin boys' basketball squad won a 62-59 thriller on Senior Night over Fennville.…

Editor February 19, 2025

Community Notices

Hopkins team qualifies for state FFA tourney

The Hopkins Junior High Conduct of Meetings team placed second in the regional tournament Wednesday and now is heading to state to compete in a couple of weeks. Team members…

Editor February 19, 2025

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) Wayland before the 1883 fire 25 Years Ago — Feb. 21, 2000 No fewer than 10…

Editor February 19, 2025

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Chuck Snell, 68

Charles “Chuck” M. Snell, age 68, of Dorr died Sunday, Feb. 16. Chuck enjoyed anything outdoors. From hunting and collecting antlers to riding his Harley, he rarely spent time inside.…

Editor February 19, 2025

Sports

Wayland, Martin, Hopkins girls hoops wins still gathering

The Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night lifted its overall season record to 13-6 by getting past non-league opponent Grand Rapids Coveant Christian, 54-47. Senior ace Harmony Laker, nearing the…

Editor February 18, 2025