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Martin offense fails to score a touchdown in 21-8 loss

By Austin Marsman Martin lost a hard-fought 21-8 battle Thursday night at Holton, evening its overall season record at 1-1. Head coach Mike McGuire explained the loss as “issues with the defense…

Editor September 1, 2017

Sports

Vikings defeat Manistee on Chippewas’ gridiron 36-26

The Hopkins varsity football team evened its overall season record to 1-1 with a 36-26 victory Thursday night at Manistee. The Vikings turned things around after a 42-21 loss at…

Editor September 1, 2017

Columns

Army Bob: Military leadership slowly overcoming terrorism

by Robert M. Traxler ISIL/ISIS is losing ground, the Caliphate is shrinking; a very good question to ask is, why? Those of you who regularly read this column, thank you…

Editor September 1, 2017

Community Notices

Sheriff urges motorists to use seat belts, avoid alcohol

Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker urges drivers to be smart: Buckle Up and Do Not Drive Impaired. "Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends on the road," he…

Editor September 1, 2017

Sports

Rob Hamly to take over WHS varsity baseball program

Rob Hamly has been announced as the next varsity baseball coach at Wayland Union High School. Hamly, who succeeds Trenton Wilcox, who left to become athletic director at Carson City,…

Editor August 31, 2017

Sports

Don’t be fooled, Wildcats coulda won game they lost 29-7

Wayland lost to Adrian Thursday night by three touchdowns, but a first-rate clubhouse lawyer could argue a case it coulda, but not shoulda won. The Maples prevailed 29-7, a score…

Editor August 31, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: For our friends in Houston, send money

by Lynn Mandaville The name Harvey used to evoke in me memories of an old Jimmy Stewart film about a wealthy, eccentric man named Elwood P. Dowd whose companion is…

Editor August 31, 2017

Obituaries

Former Wayland Livestock partner Don Verduin dies at 94

Donald C. Verduin of Dutton died peacefully in his home Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the age of 94. He was a farmer in Dutton for many years, a partner with…

Editor August 31, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 years Ago — Sept. 2, 1992 A special work session, closed to public comment, will be…

Editor August 30, 2017

Community Notices

New faculty, staff members welcomed to Martin schools

by Austin Marsman As Martin students go back to school, there will be some new faces on staff. Recently, the Ship to Shore, (a district publication) introduced five new additions…

Editor August 30, 2017