Posted inObituaries
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…
Posted inSports
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…
Posted inCommunity 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…
Posted inSports
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…
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Hopkins beats Class A foe to win holiday hoops tourney
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team captured the Hamilton Holiday basketball Tournament championship Thursday evening with a stunning 62-59 upset victory over Class A Grandville. The Vikings lifted their overall…
Posted inArticles
Judge Kevin Cronin retirement leaves controversial legacy
EDITOR'S NOTE: The author has corrected three errors pointed out in the comments section. Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin of Hopkins is leaving the bench next month in about…
Posted inColumns
Army Bob: Liberals too often are zip code elitists
Let’s discuss the preconceived notions folks generate in their minds. I have a friend who, every time he speaks about the good folks in Dorr Township, does it in a…
Posted inArticles
Dorr Township Board hears about drug activity in park
The Dorr Township Board was told Thursday evening about drug issues occurring at a corner of the South Park off 142nd Avenue, just as the Parks Commission is beginning to…
Posted inEditorial
‘Border Wars’ football series eliminated unjustly
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I hear tell the powers that be again have shut down any chance…
Posted inSports
Viking boys pull out out 45-44 thriller over Hamilton
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team claimed its second victory in three tries this season with a tight 45-44 victory Wednesday night over host Hamilton in the Hawkeyes' holiday tournament.…