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Service Thursday for Henry Blacquiere of Shelbyville

Henry John Blacquiere III, age 73, of Shelbyville, died Friday, Feb. 9. Henry owned Blacquiere Masonry Co. for 40 years. He loved being with his family, motorcycling, boating, having coffee…

Editor February 13, 2024

Obituaries

Decorated vet Bill Lohrberg dies at 77; funeral Saturday

Merle "Bill" Lohrberg Jr., age 77 of Wyoming, died Feb. 9, at his home. He was best known as Papa Bill by those who loved him, and as a stellar…

Editor February 13, 2024

Sports

Wildcat bowlers will go for the Gold this Friday

Louis Harnish Both the Wayland girls’ and boys’ varsity bowling teams this weekend will be rolling for all the marbles in the O-K Gold Conference against Cedar Springs. The boys…

Editor February 12, 2024

Articles

Hopkins Township Board now meeting in new digs

COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins District Library indeed is a crowded facility. The oval table is at least once month for Hopkins Township Board meetings, besides library special programs. The Hopkins…

Editor February 12, 2024

Community Notices

Hopkins 5th-graders given special bullying program

Hopkins School Resource Officer Deputy Tracey Keefauver recently met with all Hopkins fifth-grade students to discuss the topic of bullying. The officer believes it is never too early to provide…

Editor February 12, 2024

Articles

Some Winterfest events this week, but it’s Feb. 17

The Gun Lake Winterfest will have a full slate of activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Yankee Springs State Park, but some events will…

Editor February 11, 2024

Columns

Nostalgic corn dogs can transport us to fairgounds

Yearning for a nostalgic delight? Corn Dogs are here to transport you to the fairgrounds and childhood memories with each and every bite!

Editor February 11, 2024

Sports

WHS grad leads college women’s team in rebounds

Wayland High School graduate Stephanie Ainsworth is the leading rebounder and second leading scorer for the Cornerstone University women's basketball team this winter. In the 23 games in which she…

Editor February 11, 2024

Sports

Eleven of 14 Martin grapplers advance to regional tourney

All but three out of a total of 14 Martin High School wrestlers will advance to regionals next Saturdays a result of their performances in the district tournament at Schoolcraft.…

Editor February 10, 2024

Sports

Lady Clippers capture SAC Lakeshore bowling crown

The Martin girls' varsity bowling team captured the Southwest Athletic Conference Lakeshore Division championship this season with a record of 13-1 in dual matches. At one time the Lady Clippers…

Editor February 10, 2024