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Service will be Monday for Martin native Al VanderWoude

Alvin (Al) Raymond VanderWoude, 87, of Grant and Newaygo, died Thursday, Oct. 5. He was born in Martin on May 21, 1930, to Samuel and Elsie (Stiemsma) VanderWoude. Al was a…

Editor October 7, 2017

Sports

Vikings’ offense explodes for 47 points against Calvin

The Hopkins varsity football team's offense came alive in a big way Friday night in a convincing 47-7 smashing of Grandville Calvin Christian. The Vikings, who improved their overall…

Editor October 6, 2017

Sports

Wildcats surprise unbeaten EGR early, but lose 40-14

There's an old saying from the 1960s — "Dare to struggle, dare to win." Wayland was down only 7-0 for the first 22 minutes of its homecoming football game against…

Editor October 6, 2017

Community Notices

Health Dept. confirms child at county fair contracted flu

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Allegan County Health Department reported today that a child who had visited last month's Allegan County Fair has tested positive for the…

Editor October 6, 2017

Community Notices

Watson crime spree suspect pleads, but faces more charges

Kenneth Earl Lapham, 35, of Otsego finally has pleaded in Allegan County Circuit Court to charges stemming from a series of home invasions a year ago in Watson Township. Lapham on…

Editor October 6, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings sweep Lee to go to 3-1 in O-K Silver

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Thursday evening lifted its O-K Silver Conference record to 3-1 with a straight-set victory over Wyoming Lee. The Lady Vikings prevailed 25-3, 25-4 and 25-8.…

Editor October 6, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for David Lameris, 78, of Dorr

David Lameris, age 78, of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 2. David was born Jan. 7, 1939, in Denver, Colo., to Andrew and Ruth (Joling) Lameris. He enjoyed serving in the Boy Scouts…

Editor October 6, 2017

Columns

Army Bob: Kim family members deities in North Korea

“President, Dear Leader, Kim’s official biography, stated he never needed to use a toilet because his body was so well calibrated he didn’t urinate or defecate.” NEWS .COM.AU Let’s clear…

Editor October 5, 2017

Community Notices

Rosemary Graham is new director of Allegan Co. recycling

Rosemary Graham of Plainwell has been selected as the new director of the Allegan County Resource and Recovery program for Allegan County. Graham, who also is listed as an employee…

Editor October 5, 2017

Articles

Watson Twp. to take it slow on local medical pot ordinance

Watson Township officials Thursday night indicated they'll be taking their time crafting a proposed ordinance to permit medical marijuana facilities within its borders. Township Board members heard from Trustee Chuck…

Editor October 5, 2017