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Vikings sweep NorthPointe, take O-K Silver 2nd place

The Hopkins varsity softball team concluded the league season Wednesday by sweeping a doubleheader against NorthPointe Christian, 15-0 and 17-7. The Vikings, who finished in second place in the final…

Editor June 1, 2022

Columns

Martin teachers helped guide son’s early journey

by Denise Dykstra Last week our third son of four graduated from high school. He was so excited that there was little sadness over it all Every graduation has been…

Editor June 1, 2022

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) 25 Years Ago — June 2, 1997 Allegan County Sheriff Dave Haverdink inadvertently injured his brother,…

Editor June 1, 2022

Sports

Forest Hills Eastern forfeits makeup twin bill to ‘Cats

The Wayland varsity softball team has completed its season in the O-K Gold Conference with a perfect 14-0 record and thus annexed yet another league championship. Second-place Forest Hills Eastern…

Editor June 1, 2022

Community Notices

Dorr Parks Commission seeks public participation

Digital Camera The Dorr Township Parks Commission is inviting the entire Dorr community and all park users to the next parks meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at the…

Editor June 1, 2022

Obituaries

Memorial service Saturday for Colleen Sperlik, age 60

Colleen Marie Sperlik, age 60, of Wayland, died Sunday, May 29. Colleen was born on Jan. 16, 1962, in St. Joseph, Mich., to Jay and Lois (Ziemke) Craig. She is…

Editor June 1, 2022

Sports

Wildcats’ 8-run rally makes district opener a blowout

Kami Morse: Another HR The Wayland softball team recorded a 15-2 victory Tuesday afternoon over South Christian in the Division 2 district opener at Hopkins. The Wildcats used an eight-run…

Editor May 31, 2022

Columns

Yes It’s True: County’s ballot racism was showing in ’86

James Blanchard William Lucas I hear tell former Wayne County Executive and Sheriff Bill Lucas, the first black man to run for Michigan governor, died Monday. He was 94, and…

Editor May 31, 2022

Articles

Rep. Whiteford endorses Martin Twp. Clerk Smit

State Rep. Mary Whiteford State Rep. Mary Whiteford has announced she is endorsing Martin Township Clerk and fellow Republican Rachelle Smit in the Aug. 2 primary for the newly-redrawn 43rd…

Editor May 31, 2022

Community Notices

Candidate Opportunity tour to visit Wayland City Park

A candidate "Opportunity Tour," sponsored by the Allegan County Democratic Party, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Cherry Pavilion in the Wayland City…

Editor May 31, 2022