Editor

Memorial visitation for ‘Mahri’ is Thursday in Otsego

Martin High School senior Mahrijana "Mahri" Maya died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 13, at her home in Martin. She was born in Kalamazoo on Aug. 13, 2000, the daughter of Efrain…

Editor January 15, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: It’s time to bring back emergency planning

Hawaii receives an alert that an ICBM that may be nuclear capable was on its way to the Islands, and “this is no drill” was a part of the alert.…

Editor January 14, 2018

Community Notices

Travel north to U.S.-131 100th Street exit may be tricky

Workers here are attempting to clear the scene of a traffic accident on the 146th Avenue overpass on U.S.-131 just south of the 100th Street exit., where north-bound motorists are…

Editor January 14, 2018

Columns

The Subterranean: ‘The Shape of Water’ is a love story

A review of The Shape of Water ****1/2 out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow My favorite film of 2017, but unlike my best picture choice…

Editor January 14, 2018

Sports

Clippers turn back Gobles to lift overall record to 3-5

by Austin Marsman The Martin boys picked up a 62-52 victory over SAC opponent Gobles Friday, improving their record to a modest 3-5. After one quarter, Martin was up by…

Editor January 14, 2018

Obituaries

Martin mourning death of high school senior ‘Mahri’

The Martin schools community is reeling from the news this morning of the death of high school senior Mahrijana “Mahri” Maya Saturday night. Martin High School senior class president Austin Marsman…

Editor January 14, 2018

Features

Capt. Matt Weston named Leighton Firefighter of Year

The Leighton Township Fire Department Saturday night held its annual appreciation dinner and announced this year's winner of the Firefighter of the Year honor, Captain Matt Weston (left). "This award…

Editor January 13, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Allegan, like Barry, ‘annoints’ leaders

Recent political developments in Allegan County have promoted some unpleasant memories from my old stomping grounds of Barry County. The three-pronged attack on fairness and open government involving "retiring" Circuit…

Editor January 13, 2018

Sports

Lady Clippers come up short by 15 to talented Gobles

by Austin Marsman Martin Friday night wound up 15 points shy of a three-game winning streak, as a focused and talented Gobles girls' basketball squad maintained an insurmountable lead for…

Editor January 13, 2018

Sports

A ‘green sweep’ captures Lowell bowling invitational

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team scored its first tournament championship in the third year of coaching for Sherry Miklusicak. The Wildcats took first place Saturday in the Lowell Invitational,…

Editor January 13, 2018