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Former Hopkins Village Council member Irvin Morris dies

Irvin B. Morris, 90, of Hopkins, died Saturday, Dec. 30, in Allegan. Mr. Morris was a lifelong resident of Hopkins and served on the Hopkins Village Council. His dedication to…

Editor January 1, 2018

Columns

Basura: My New Year’s resolutions for 2018

• Add to my art collection, with pieces that complement items like my Mariachi Santa, armadillo carving, ironwood turtle, robed mudmen, and assorted Buddha icons. • Visit my old Marine…

Editor January 1, 2018

Features

2017: That was the year that was in NE Allegan County

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is a survey of the year 2017 and an analysis by the editor. Dorr Township’s fall from grace…

Editor December 31, 2017

Features

WHS grad Pat Wilde puts away whistle after 28 years

The life of a high school basketball referee isn’t easy, but 1974 Wayland High School graduate Pat Wilde, who hung up his whistle this fall after 28 years, says he…

Editor December 30, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats drop 50-44 decision to Forest Hills Central

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team concluded the year 2017 and the Cornerstone Holiday High School Basketball Tournament Saturday afternoon with a 50-44 loss to Forest Hills Central. The Lady…

Editor December 30, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: Reflections on new year’s resolutions

It's the end of another year, which has me thinking about several things, seemingly related, but not really. (I'm sure there's a word for that.) Specifically, I'm wondering about calendars,…

Editor December 30, 2017

Obituaries

Service will be Jan. 3 for Frank Haefner of Monterey

Frank was born on March 4, 1929, in Chicago, to August and Theresa Haefner. Frank was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He retired after 40 years with…

Editor December 30, 2017

Sports

Frigid-shooting Wildcats fall 58-40 to Spring Lake

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team Friday evening absorbed its third straight loss of the season, a rarity, by dropping a 58-40 decision to Spring Lake in the second and…

Editor December 29, 2017

Community Notices

Overturned semi-truck closes U.S.-131 south at Martin

By Austin Marsman The Allegan County Sheriff's office has reported that southbound U.S.-131 at Exit 55/Martin is closed because of a semi-truck on its side. Deputies say if possible, please…

Editor December 29, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats fade down the stretch after solid 1st half

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team suffered a 60-38 setback at the hands of Zeeland East Thursday evening in the first round of the Cornerstone University High School Holiday Basketball…

Editor December 29, 2017