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Wildcat bowling teams roll over non-league opponent

The Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams Thursday both turned back non-league opponent Wyoming, the boys 29-1 and the girls 27-3. The boys did take the first Baker game, 166-91…

Editor February 8, 2024

Articles

Leighton Board members to get modest 5% pay raises

Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening granted themselves a modest 5 percent pay raise, below the rate of inflation. Starting April 1, Supervisor Steve Wolbrink will earn annual…

Editor February 8, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Candidates’ ages make VP choice important

by Robert M. Traxler “Your brain is still developing even after society calls you an adult. But it doesn’t last long. Once you hit your late 20s, you start a…

Editor February 8, 2024

Features

Casino to add bar, games room, noodle eatery

Gun Lake Casino has announced it is investing $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment and gaming with construction of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a…

Editor February 8, 2024

Community Notices

WHS public safety officer praised for saving ref’s life

The 51-year-old referee and his fiance. A 51-year-old basketball referee, thus far known only as “Don," is recuperating in a hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday at a game…

Editor February 8, 2024

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA’s JH team earns title at regionals

Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA earned a slew of awards Wednesday night at the regional competition. The following is list of award winners: • Creed Speaking: Ivy…

Editor February 8, 2024

Features

Girls’ band continues a family tradition from Dixie

The 6 Pak today includes Mary Arbanas, Tony Arbanas, Joe Arbanas, Roselyn Arbanas, Bruce Kraft, Jennifer Brower, Beth Pavlak, Molly Schlatter and Megan Pavlak Roxbury. EDITOR’S NOTE: Then & Now…

Editor February 7, 2024

Sports

Wildcat boys win, girls lose on lanes to South Christian

Haven Baker The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team hiked its dual match record overall to 12-1 Wednesday afternoon at t he Rock ’N Bowl Lanes with a victory over South…

Editor February 7, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Dick's Market in downtown Dorr in the 1960s. 25 Years Ago — Feb. 8, 1999 The…

Editor February 7, 2024

Sports

Lady Clippers bounce back in 46-30 romp over Allegan

The Martin girls’ basketball team bounced back from a rare and modest two-game losing streak Tuesday night by turning back Allegan 46-30. The Lady Clipper overcame a slow start, tied…

Editor February 6, 2024