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Mass of Christian burial Saturday for Mary Hitzler

Mary Hitzler, age 78, died Friday, Aug. 31,. Mary was a social butterfly; she had a beautiful smile. Mary enjoyed traveling all over the world with her family. Mary’s favorite…

Editor September 2, 2023

Sports

Martin successes on the gridiron keep sailing along

Coach Brad Blauvelt chats with the Clippers after their blowout win at Lawrence. Is there really much difference between last year's state championship Martin varsity football squad and the outfit…

Editor September 1, 2023

Community Notices

Grandville man wins huge progressive slot jackpot

Gun Lake Casino has announced a progressive slot jackpot of $727,270 has been paid out to a lucky guest from Grandville. The payout was from the Ultimate Fire Link Explosion…

Editor September 1, 2023

Sports

‘Cats win 49-35 shootout; Vikings struggle thus far

The Wayland High School varsity football team improved its overall season record to 2-0 Friday evening with a 49-35 victory in a shootout against visiting Holland Christian. Wayland defeated Hopkins…

Editor August 31, 2023

Community Notices

County Transportation bus service to go all propane

Allegan County Transportation now operates seven new buses powered by propane autogas to help the county meet air quality attainment goals and save taxpayer dollars. Whitney Ehresman, Allegan County Transportation…

Editor August 31, 2023

Articles

Gun Lake Casino ranked No. 1 for 3rd straight year

Gun Lake Casino has been named the best casino in West Michigan for the third consecutive year in a poll by Revue Magazine. The recognition is part of Revue’s eighth…

Editor August 31, 2023

Sports

Vikings’ strong volleyball performances continue

The Hopkins High School volleyball team's amazingly strong start to the season continued Wednesday evening on its home court with a three-set triumph over O-K Silver Conference rival Kelloggsville. The…

Editor August 31, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Biden to declare environmental emergency?

by Robert M. Traxler President Joe Biden had a senior moment when he told The Weather Channel’s Stephanie Abrams that he had already declared a “climate emergency” -- he has…

Editor August 31, 2023

Obituaries

Lifetime Wayland man Ron Jones dies at home at 82

Ronald Allen Jones of Wayland died Sunday, Aug. 27, at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 82. Born and raised in Wayland, Ron graduated from…

Editor August 31, 2023

Sports

Hopkins boys finish last (14th) without No. 1 runner

Kambria Moored The Hopkins boys had a rough outing Wednesday at the Southwest Michigan Rust Buster cross-country meet, finishing last among 14 schools competing The Vikings accumulated 353 team points,…

Editor August 30, 2023