Editor

Hopkins hoops games vs. Godwin tonight called off

The Hopkins High School boys' and girls' varsity basketball games scheduled for 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the Vikings' home court vs. Wyoming Godwin Heights have been…

Editor February 17, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: So just what are these so-called ‘balloons’?

by Robert M. Traxler The United States Air Force shot down an unidentified flying object (UFO) a “cylinder-shaped object” that flew over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska. The…

Editor February 16, 2023

Community Notices

Inclement weather calls off local FFA, athletic events

Sporting events and the FFA regionals for Thursday evening have been called off because of inclement weather. This applies to all three local school districts, Wayland, Hopkins and Marin.

Editor February 16, 2023

Columns

Yes It’s True: Lady Wildcats have a showdown Friday

It’s been a long time since the Wayland High School gym has been host to a showdown. But Friday at 6 p.m. local hoops fans can take in the real…

Editor February 16, 2023

Articles

Bill for Hopkins Twp. hall extension is $1 million plus

The Hopkins Township Board Monday night tentatively agreed to award the bid of Mugen Construction for construction of an extension of the Township/Village Hall to the library, connecting the two…

Editor February 16, 2023

Features

Ten finalists chosen for Saturday’s ‘Gun Lake Idol’

Eighteen are residents took part in the semifinal round of the Gun Lake Winterfest "Gun Lake Idol" talent contest Wednesday night at the casino and 10 will move on to…

Editor February 16, 2023

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for Stuart Sebright, 64, in Hopkins

Stuart Lee Sebright, 64, of Allegan, died Sunday, Feb. 12. Born Oct. 6, 1958, in Kalamazoo, he was the son of the late Clare Everett and Avis Marie (Smith) Sebright…

Editor February 15, 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: Lawrence Jones pumping gas for a motorist at the Jones gas station in bygone…

Editor February 15, 2023

Sports

Martin girls give Kazoo Christian a battle, but lose

Makala Goddard Kalamazoo Christian lifted its overall season record to 16-3 Tuesday night by stopping the visiting Martin girls 43-31. However, Clippers’ coach Ben Schipper didn’t do a lot of…

Editor February 14, 2023

Sports

Wayland girls survive OT scare at Catholic Central

Harmony Laker Wayland pulled out a tough overtime match at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 59-53, Tuesday night, to keep its hopes of an O-K Gold championship alive. The victory kept…

Editor February 14, 2023