Editor

Martin Supt. passionately defends saving kids policy

Brooke Ballee-Stone Martin Public Schools Superintendent Brooke Ballee-Stone showed passion while defending decisions to shut down classroom instruction and mask up athletes in efforts to mitigate a Covid-19 surge. Ballee-Stone…

Editor January 17, 2022

Community Notices

WHS to continue with virtual instruction Tuesday

Wayland High School will continue virtual on-line instruction Tuesday instead of in-person classes an increase in COVID-19 virus positivity. The high school last Thursday and Friday discontinued in-person instruction for…

Editor January 17, 2022

Community Notices

Benches honoring former Watson officials arrive

The benches ordered by the Watson Township Board to honor John and Chuck Andrysiak and Barb Wrobleski have arrived. They will be placed near the Watson Township Hall. John was…

Editor January 17, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral Jan. 19 for U.S. Taxpayers Party activist

William "Bill" Mohr, age 62, died Thursday, Jan. 13. Bill and second wife Cheryl were members of New Life Baptist Fellowship for many years and after moving to Martin began to…

Editor January 17, 2022

Columns

Ramblin’ Road: I know why a chicken crossed the road

by Phyllis McCrossin King and I have been laying low for the past two weeks. Our daughter tested positive for COVID shortly after New Year’s Eve and quarantined herself. Since…

Editor January 16, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral mass Wednesday for Barbara Lenhart, 65

Barbara “Aunt Barb” Harriet Lenhart, age 65 of Byron Center, died Saturday, Jan. 15, after battling cancer. Barb was a beloved wife and mother who loved Jesus with all her…

Editor January 16, 2022

Columns

Make crustless chicken pie in crockpot for a busy day

Crustless Chicken pot pie crockpot style — The perfect go-to recipe for a busy day that works well to throw together in the morning before you head out. Easy cleanup,…

Editor January 16, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County’s Covid death toll approaching 300

The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that six more patients have died from the Covid-19 virus over the past week, bringing the total since mid-December to 53. A total…

Editor January 16, 2022

Sports

Martin boys post win at Gobles; girls’ slump persists

The Martin boys' varsity basketball team claimed its second victory of the season overall Friday night with a 50-42 decision at Gobles. The Lady Clippers' recent slump , however, continued…

Editor January 15, 2022

Obituaries

Service Jan. 15 for Hopkins dairy farmer David Schafer

David Schafer died Tuesday, Jan.11, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He married Geraldine Blackwood on July 23, 1985. They raised their family of six children on the farm.…

Editor January 15, 2022