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Clippers take important win to advance to district finals

Martin Wednesday night earned an important victory and a berth in the Class D district tournament finals by registering a 57-43 victory over tourney host Battle Creek St. Phillip. The…

Editor March 8, 2017

Community Notices

Old Blanco Furniture buildings: Before and after

The site of the former Blanco Furniture store at the corner of 10th Street and 124th Avenue in Shelbyville finally witnessed the razing of the eyesore buildings. The furniture store,…

Editor March 8, 2017

Sports

Wildcats continue to cruise in district hoops tourney

It’s been nothing short of a walk in the park for the Wayland High School boys’ basketball team in the Class B district tournament this week. The Wildcats, enjoying home-court…

Editor March 8, 2017

Features

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

25 Years Ago — March 11, 1992 Dorr Township Planner Tim Johnson offered four plans intended to better protect agriculture, but about 50 local farmers gave his ideas a lukewarm…

Editor March 8, 2017

Community Notices

Blustery winds wreak havoc with power, downed trees

Wednesday proved to be an interesting and troubling weather day in West Michigan, thanks to high winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour, and at times up to 60…

Editor March 8, 2017

Community Notices

Dorr teacher receives Excellence in Education award

Dorr kindergarten teacher Danielle LaJoye has been named a recipient of the Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan State Lottery. Shown with her is Lottery Commissioner Aric Nesbitt. LaJoye…

Editor March 7, 2017

Articles

Unhappy residents vent about Cuddy Drain project

The Cuddy Drain project that includes both Allegan and Barry counties was the target of a lot of criticism at the Wayland Township Board meeting Tuesday night. However, presenter and…

Editor March 7, 2017

Articles

Developers withdraw request for Selkirk Lake campground

Developers of a proposed expanded campground at Selkirk Lake have withdrawn their request for rezoning. Members of the Wayland Township Board were informed of the decision Tuesday night at their…

Editor March 7, 2017

Columns

Ranger Rick: The deplorables have brought U.S. a new day

Now that the political dust has somewhat settled, and with all the consternation and hand-wringing by the Democrats about Donald Trump’s win, they are still asking themselves “what the hell…

Editor March 7, 2017

Sports

Martin takes district tourney opener by 20 points

Martin opened district basketball tournament play Monday night with a 63-43 victory over Battle Creek Calhoun Christian. The triumph lifted the Clippers' season record to 12-9 overall and into the district semifinals…

Editor March 7, 2017