Editor

Boys’ basketball tourney gets under way March 6

District basketball pairings for the week of March 6-10 have been announced by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Division 2 District No. 45 at Plainwell Monday, March 6 —…

Editor February 26, 2023

Editorial

Local control issue actually reveals a 2-edged sword

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The persistent and ancient issue of local control is a two-edged sword. Local…

Editor February 26, 2023

Columns

Serve baked oatmeal with cinnamon, maple syrup

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt 2 overripe bananas 1 1/2 cup almond milk 1/4 cup…

Editor February 26, 2023

Sports

Hopkins High School grad earns 4th all-league honor

Brenden Gossman Hopkins High School graduate Brenden Gossman Saturday bowled well enough to be selected to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference all-star team first unit for the fourth consecutive season. Gossman…

Editor February 25, 2023

Sports

Lauren Taylor is 1st Martin bowler to qualify for state

Lauren Taylor Martin High School junior, Lauren Taylor placed second in the Division 4 regional bowling tournament and has become the first Clipper roller to qualify for the state tournamemnt.…

Editor February 25, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: 3 girls’ hoops teams all league champs

Mady Terry Libery Laker An unusual and obscure milestone was reached during the past 10 days in these parts. For the very first time ever, I believe, all three high…

Editor February 25, 2023

Obituaries

Former local restaurateur Ruth Pitt dies at age 94

Former Auntie Ruth's Restaurant in Wayland operator Ruth Maxine (Zuverink) Pitt, age 94, of Lowell, died Thursday, Feb. 23. Ruth loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking. Ruth and…

Editor February 25, 2023

Sports

Lady Clippers perfect 10-0 in SAC Central Division

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team Friday evening completed a perfect 10-0 season in the Central Division with a 40-29 victory over Delton. The verdict left the Lady Clippers with…

Editor February 24, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral will be Monday in Hopkins for Kelly Duggins

Kelly Marie Duggins, 40 of Michigan City, Ind., died Sunday, Feb. 19, at her home. Born Aug. 18, 1982, in Allegan, she was the daughter of Brenda Lee (Canfield) Terry…

Editor February 24, 2023

Sports

Hopkins girls annex O-K Silver Conference title

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team captured the O-K Silver Conference basketball championship Friday night with a little help from its friend — Grandville Calvin Christian. The Lady Vikings pulled…

Editor February 24, 2023