Editor

Young ‘Cats overcome ragged play to win debut

Liberty Laker Wayland has a very talented girls’ basketball team, and it’s very young. And it shows. The 2022-23 Wildcat outfit opened its season Tuesday evening with a 64-47 triumph…

Editor November 29, 2022

Community Notices

Missing Leighton man’s body found near lakeshore

Avel Martinez The body of a Leighton Township man who had been reported missing Nov. 21 was found near the lakeshore in Park Township, Ottawa County. The Allegan County Sheriff’s…

Editor November 29, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral mass will be Monday for Dennis Belka

Dennis John Belka, age 81, died Saturday, Nov. 26. Dennis was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also devoted to his faith and served at his…

Editor November 29, 2022

Community Notices

Martin man sentenced for Internet sex solicitation

Alexander Bogdan A Martin man was sentenced to four days in jail and five years probation and must also pay fines and costs in connection with charges he solicited sex…

Editor November 28, 2022

Features

Hopkins Main Street Bakery video airs Friday

The America’s Best Restaurants video episode featuring the Main Street Bakery in Hopkins has been completed and it will air on Friday, Dec. 2. A spokesperson for the eatery said,…

Editor November 28, 2022

Obituaries

Longtime Hopkins activist June Krug dies at age 84

June LaVerne Krug, 84 of Hopkins died Monday, Nov. 28, at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. Born Feb. 15, 1938. in Patoka, Ind., she was the daughter of the late…

Editor November 28, 2022

Articles

Wayland school board rejects book ban request

Digital Camera The Wayland Board of Education Monday night turned down a request to remove the book “Oryx and Crake” from the high school library. The book’s author, Margaret Atwood,…

Editor November 28, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: I pour cold water on U-M’s big win

Congratulations certainly are in order for the University of Michigan football team in its huge victory Saturday afternoon over Ohio State. I’ve been a big sports fan nearly all my…

Editor November 27, 2022

Sports

Wildcat, Viking, Martin girls to open hoop seasons

All three area high school girls' basketball teams will start their seasons this week. Wayland and Hopkins will make their debuts Tuesday evening, as the Wildcats will be host to…

Editor November 27, 2022

Columns

You can give thanks for stuffed stuffing sandwich

Yes, there is many things to be thankful for over the holidays. One of them being the leftovers you bring home after the get togethers at Grandma’s house. Very pleasing…

Editor November 27, 2022