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Wildcats capture 2nd in Catholic Central tourney

Wayland High School boys’ bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak called it “a fabulous day for the Wildcat men in the annual Catholic Central Christmas Baker Tournament today.” Meanwhile, the girls' team…

Editor December 27, 2023

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) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 28, 1998 It being the week between the Christmas and New…

Editor December 27, 2023

Community Notices

Crosswind Church building in Dorr for sale for $600,000

The site and building of Crosswind Community Church in Dorr now is being listed as for sale for $600,000. The address is 1683 142nd Ave., Dorr, and the 10,000-square-foot building…

Editor December 26, 2023

Columns

Colcannon is a very tasty and traditional Irish dish

Colcannon is a very tasty, traditional Irish dish made of potatoes, cabbage, and kale. Ingredients: 2 lbs. of red potatoes peeled and quartered 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 cloves…

Editor December 24, 2023

Obituaries

Cody Pogodzinski’s funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 29

Cody Allen Pogodzinkski, 33, died Friday, Dec. 22. He was born on June 13, 1990, to Bryan and Beverly Pogodzinski in Heerlan, Netherlands. Cody was a family man. He loved…

Editor December 24, 2023

Sports

Lady Wildcats crushed by unbeaten Lowell hoop team

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball squad lost a non-league contest Saturday afternoon, 71-42, to an undefeated Lowell outfit in a game at the Cornerstone Holiday Tournament. The Lady Wildcats, who…

Editor December 23, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life for Marko Browne planned for Friday

A celebration of the life of Marko Browne is scheduled for noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at the Leighton Township Library, 4451 12th St., Moline. There will be…

Editor December 23, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Don’t forget the only QB to win playoff

So many Detroit Lions fans are waiting with excitement for the game Sunday afternoon, which may result in Detroit winning the division for the first time since 1993. The last…

Editor December 23, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral will be Friday for Marianne Haveman, 78

Marianne Haveman (VanHulzen) (Warners), died Thursday, Dec. 21 She was 78. Born March 22, 1945, Marianne enjoyed reading, watching the birds, any kind of crafts, and visits from her kids,…

Editor December 23, 2023

Sports

Martin ladies win battle of unbeatens at Saugatuck

In an early season “Battle of the Titans,” the Martin girls’ basketball team outlasted Saugatuck Friday evening, 32-27, a defensive struggle. Both teams entered the contest undefeated, and the Clippers…

Editor December 22, 2023