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Martin 3-sport star plays volleyball at K-College

Makala Goddard was a three-sport star while attending Martin High School, excelling in volleyball, softball and basketball. This fall, she is a member of the Kalamazoo College volleyball team. Her…

Editor October 5, 2024

Sports

Hopkins boys 4th, girls 5th at Allegan cross invitational

Wayland’s Dylan Pallett recorded an excellent 5K time of 16:28.82 and Hopkins’ Jack Estelle was right behind him at 16:40.75 in the Allegan Invitational Saturday morning at the Allegan County…

Editor October 5, 2024

Sports

Hopkins explodes in 2nd half to overcome Holland

This year’s football schedule for O-K Conference schools has been a bit confusing because of the realignment of divisions. Seven schools, including Kenowa Hills, Sparta and Cedar Springs left the…

Editor October 4, 2024

Obituaries

Memorial service Oct. 10 for John Oetman, 54

John Oetman of Leighton Township died Thursday, Oct. 3. He was 54. John loved life, loved his family, and cherished his faith. He had a big heart, and would be…

Editor October 4, 2024

Features

Hopkins girl has come a long way vs. aplastic anemia

Lilly VandenBosch and her mom, Meg, in much happier times. Lilly VandenBosch graduated from Hopkins High School and now is enrolled at Davenport University and wants to give back to…

Editor October 4, 2024

Community Notices

Pedestrian struck and killed by SUV in Leighton Twp.

Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities have reported a pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV Thursday evening in Leighton Township. The SUV was traveling west on 137th Avenue just after…

Editor October 3, 2024

Articles

Watson hires Bloom Sluggett as township attorney

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening agreed to contract with Bloom, Sluggett Counselors & Attorneys for services as township attorney. The Grand Rapids firm succeeds Michael Villar in the position.…

Editor October 3, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Hurricane shows emergency needs

by Robert M. Traxler Hurricane Helene joins the long list as of one of the most destructive storms in our history. We witness greater damage from hurricanes as our numbers…

Editor October 3, 2024

Community Notices

Henika Library to celebrate 125th anniversary

The Henika District Library at 149 S. Main St., Wayland, turns 125 years old this year. The corner-stone was laid for the Henika Ladies Library on Saturday, Oct. 14, 1899.…

Editor October 3, 2024

Community Notices

Ribbon cutting welcomes new WHS soccer field

The new Wayland High School soccer field was the site of a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon, just before the Wildcats took on South Christian in the turf's inaugural match…

Editor October 3, 2024