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Cedar Springs’ late heroics overcomes Wildcats 35-28

Cedar Springs scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to come from behind and beat Wayland Friday night, 35-28. The visiting Wildcats led throughout most of the contest, notably 21-14…

Editor September 15, 2023

Articles

Area twin brothers found not guilty in kidnap plot

Two area twin brothers have been found not guilty by an Antrim County jury in the alleged plot to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer three years ago William Null…

Editor September 15, 2023

Sports

Viking volleyballers take 3 tight matches vs. Belding

Hopkins' Kate Cleypool tries to fire a rocket past two Belding defenders. The solid season start for the Hopkins varsity volleyball team continued Thursday night in a straight set victory…

Editor September 14, 2023

Articles

WAEMS still intact despite members’ pullout rumors

The Wayland Area Emergency Services Board for the second time in a year is dealing with and calming rumors that some municipalites are abandoning ship. WAEMS, a non-profit supported by…

Editor September 14, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Climate science ‘experts’ parrot party line

by Robert M. Traxler An interesting story has appeared in the “alternative media,” attesting to the cracks we are seeing in the holy religion of climate change. “Patrick T. Brown,…

Editor September 14, 2023

Obituaries

Service is Saturday in Dorr for Charlene Ainsworth

Charlene R. Ainsworth, age 76, died Tuesday, Sept. 12. Charlene cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, baking, watching sports and was an avid Vikings fan. Surviving are…

Editor September 14, 2023

Sports

Wildcat tennis team takes 5-3 victory vs. Kenowa Hills

Kenowa Hills visited the Wayland boys' varsity tennis team Wednesday night in an O-K Gold Conference match, with the home team coming up with a 5-3 victory. "We played tough tennis…

Editor September 13, 2023

Community Notices

Glad tidings, as the South Main Street project is done

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the South Main Steet paving project is now complete, with left-turn lanes, as promised. The city-Michigan Department of Transportation project finished earlier this week and all…

Editor September 13, 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) This is what Baugh's Shoe Store and Repair look like inside almost 100 years ago. 25…

Editor September 13, 2023

Articles

Martin deputy clerk resigns in aftermath of Proposal 2

The suddenly unpopular Proposal 2 election law passed nearly a year ago by Michigan voters now has wreaked havoc in Martin Township as well. Township Clerk Jennifer Wharton Wednesday night…

Editor September 13, 2023