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Wildcats 4-3 going into O-K Gold hoops action

The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team will take a 4-3 overall record into O-K Gold Conference action Jan. 3 after a 59-50 victory Monday night against guest Kelloggsville. The Wildcats…

Editor December 31, 2024

Obituaries

Services set for Friday for Jim Hunderman, 61

James “Jim” August Hunderman, age 61, died Saturday, Dec. 28. Jim loved being outdoors, from riding his Harley, hunting or snowmobiling, he rarely sat still. He worked as a concrete…

Editor December 30, 2024

Columns

Extension Homemakers of ’76 offer carrot cake

This recipe comes from A Taste of America cookbook compiled by the Extension Homemakers of Allegan County 1976. It’s true that carrots are the star of the show, but the…

Editor December 30, 2024

Community Notices

Martin area teen found dead in fire Monday

A 17-year-old girl was found dead by authorities who responded to a house fire early Monday morning in Orangeville Township east of Martin. Barry County Sheriff’s authorities said they found…

Editor December 30, 2024

Columns

King & I: A meditation on the end of year, holidays

by Phyllis McCrossin This is my last missive for 2024. My, how time flies. For me, the holiday season is over. Some contend the season ends with the New Year,…

Editor December 29, 2024

Sports

Hopkins ends 6-game skid with GR Prep win

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team defeated Grand River Prep 65-52 in an unusual Friday night non-league contest in between Christmas and New Year's. The victory lifted the Vikings' overall…

Editor December 28, 2024

Sports

Martin wrestling team now 11-0 in dual meets

The Martin High School wrestling team Friday finished unbeaten in four matches at the Jim Wade Tournament in Climax-Scotts to push its dual meet wrestling record to 11-0. Martin 63,…

Editor December 28, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial service slated for Connie VanBonn, 73

Constance Jean Van Bonn (Allard), wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, died Thursday, Dec. 26, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 73. Born in Detroit Aug. 8,…

Editor December 28, 2024

Sports

Haven Baker best female bowler at tourney in GR

Wayland High School senior Haven Baker earned top honors Friday as top female bowler in the Allegan/South-Haven Tournament at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids, She finished near the top of…

Editor December 27, 2024

Obituaries

Hopkins food service worker dies at age 80

Linda Eileen Herring, of Allegan,died Dec. 6 at Rehoboth Oaks, Assisted Living Home in Dorr after a 12+ year battle with dementia at the age of 80. Linda was born…

Editor December 27, 2024