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Wayland, Martin, Hopkins girls hoops wins still gathering

The Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night lifted its overall season record to 13-6 by getting past non-league opponent Grand Rapids Coveant Christian, 54-47. Senior ace Harmony Laker, nearing the…

Editor February 18, 2025

Sports

Four Vikings qualify for state mat tournament

Four Hopkins High School grapplers placed among the top four in their weight divisions placing in the top 4 Saturday at the individual regionals to their tickets to the individual…

Editor February 18, 2025

Articles

Dorr continues to get proposals for economic growth

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night got another taste of continuing potential growth along 142nd Avenue. The commission approved a site plan application from Rick Hapner of Vision Real…

Editor February 18, 2025

Obituaries

Celebration of life slated for Brian Risner

A celebration of life for Brian Risner has been scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday Feb. 23, at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Road. Brian Risner died Feb.…

Editor February 18, 2025

Columns

King & I: Big Bear offers kids a rare experience with snow

King and I just returned from four nights with our daughter, her sons and another friend in Big Bear City, Calif. It was a good trip, but I haven’t decided…

Editor February 18, 2025

Community Notices

Martin man reported missing found safe

A Martin man reported missing Sunday night after leaving his home has since been located back at his house. Kassandra Sego of Martin Monday morning posted a plea of Facebook…

Editor February 17, 2025

Columns

Pumpkin pie overnight breakfast oats make kids healthy choice

by Kathy Hamman Miller Just the name suggests to the littles that they will really enjoy this healthy choice. Makes around 10 cups. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vanilla greek yogurt…

Editor February 17, 2025

Community Notices

Three fire depts. limit damage to pole barn

The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department responded to a report around noon Sunday of a structure fire at a residence in Yankee Springs Township. With the aid from Mutual Aid…

Editor February 16, 2025

Community Notices

Hopkins band fund-raiser honors late director David Lowe

The Hopkins Schools’ band program has launched a fund-raiser honoring the memory of David Lowe, who was band director from 1982 to 2010. He died June 29, 2024. Students and…

Editor February 16, 2025

Sports

Martin sending 8 of its matmen to state finals

No fewer than eight wrestlers punched their tickets to Ford Field Feb. 21 by placements in the regional tournament Saturday. The state-bound wrestlers are Urijah Joostberns, Haylen Buell (regional champion),…

Editor February 16, 2025