Editor

Army Bob continues his battle against prostate cancer

by Robert M. Traxler Prostate cancer is the second most deadly cancer for men; if discovered after it has metastasized outside the prostate to other organs or bones, it kills…

Editor February 1, 2017

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday for Barry Knudsen, 58

Barry Joseph Knudsen of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, at his home. He was 58. Barry was born Aug. 26, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Donald and Dorothy…

Editor February 1, 2017

Sports

Brinley Nieuwenhuis plans to play soccer at GVSU

Wayland High School girls' varsity soccer standout, Brinley Nieuwenhuis (seated, center) signed today to continue her soccer career at Grand Valley State University. Brinley, a senior on this spring's team, is…

Editor February 1, 2017

Obituaries

Memorial talk planned for Hopkins grad Jane Morris

Jane McKinnon Morris died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at 84 years of age. She was a 1951 graduate of Hopkins High School. Jane ("MJ") loved sharing Bible truths with everyone…

Editor February 1, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County’s history

25 Years Ago — Feb. 5, 1992 After receiving a $980,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Amcorn of Bradley will build a $1.3 million plant that will…

Editor February 1, 2017

Features

Wayland’s Kelvin Lapham wins ‘Top Tech’ award again

Wayland Chrysler technician Kelvin Lapham has been recognized as one of only 27 Mopar “Top Tech” award winners. Lapham, a Wayland High School graduate, was selected from more than 25,000…

Editor February 1, 2017

Community Notices

Family disturbance in Dorr turns into shooting and suicide

A domestic violence situation Wednesday morning in Dorr Township escalated into a shooting and then an apparent suicide. Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker said deputies were dispatched to the residence…

Editor February 1, 2017

Sports

Hopkins boys win 2nd straight close encounter, 66-62

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team edged closer to the .500 mark for the season Tuesday night by turning back Plainwell 66-62 in a nonleague contest. The victory lifted the…

Editor January 31, 2017

Sports

Martin absorbs 3rd hoops loss to Class B foe this season

Martin certainly can't be accused of easy scheduling this boys' basketball season. The Clippers, who dared take on two Class B teams in the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament last month, dared…

Editor January 31, 2017

Sports

Wildcats tune up for busy week in romp past Byron Center

A Tuesday night nonleague basketball game against neighboring Byron Center turned out to be warmup for a busy week for Wayland. The Wildcats defeated the visiting quintet with very little…

Editor January 31, 2017