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Leighton gets 1st taste of ‘Galloway Landings sequel’

You might call it “Galloway Landings: The Sequel.” Lynee Wells Leighton Township’s most controversial development is back in the news, as Clark Galloway and friends appeared Wednesday night at the…

Editor February 9, 2023

Articles

Leighton Plan Commission denies GRI Moline rezoning

Township Engineer Tricia Anderson and Township Attorney Cliff Bloom answered a lot of question Wednesday night. Prospects for a massive residential and light industrial-office development on the east side of…

Editor February 9, 2023

Obituaries

Services at a later date for Martin grad Gary DeKilder

Gary Alan DeKilder, 64 of Allegan, died at his home Thursday, Feb. 2. He was 64. Born Nov.15, 1958, in Plainwell, he was the son of the late Donald and Lila…

Editor February 9, 2023

Sports

Kadence Bottrall bowls a school record 299 game

Kadence Bottrall It was another big day for Wayland bowlers Wednesday at Cedar Springs. The Lady Wildcats defeated the host team and took over sole possession of first place in…

Editor February 8, 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) COVER PHOTO: Members of the original group that started the Ladies Auxiliary for the Wayland VFW.…

Editor February 8, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral is Saturday for Mary Van Atter of Martin

Mary E. Van Atter of Martin, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was 79. She was born December 9, 1943 in Plainwell, the daughter of…

Editor February 8, 2023

Sports

Short-handed Martin girls still take out Allegan, 48-35

Martin girls overcame being short-handed and still took out visiting Allegan 48-35 in a non-conference basketball matchup Tuesday evening. The Lady Clippers raced out to a 15-7 advantage in the…

Editor February 7, 2023

Sports

Lady Wildcats cruise to triumph over TK in hoops

Maddy Terry The Wayland varsity girls’ basketball team cruised to a 52-21 triumph Tuesday night at home against Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The verdict left the Lady Wildcats with an overall…

Editor February 7, 2023

Sports

Lady Vikings absorb 1st loss in O-K Silver in OT

It wasn't a good night for both Hopkins basketball teams vs. Grandville Calvin Christian Tuesday. The Lady Vikings absorbed their first O-K Silver Conference loss of the season, 59-56, in…

Editor February 7, 2023

Sports

Viking boys remain in 1st place in O-K Silver bowling

The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team remains in first place in the O-K Silver Conference standings after a 26-4 decision Monday over NorthPointe Christian. The Lady Vikings also were victorious…

Editor February 7, 2023