Editor

I’m not sure I trust the polls to be accurate any more

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I received a phone call Sunday afternoon from a representative from EPIC-MRA about the…

Editor January 23, 2022

Columns

One Small Voice: Critical race theory misunderstood

by Lynn Mandaville For several months now I have been irked by one particular meme making the rounds in my liberal circles on Facebook. It says: CRITICAL RACE THEORY =…

Editor January 23, 2022

Editorial

The motorist who drove flying vehicle was no hero

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I am deeply disappointed in my brethren in the media for continuing the practice…

Editor January 22, 2022

Obituaries

Funeral Tuesday for Lila Carr, 79, at Hopkins church

Lila May Carr (Wilcox) of Hopkins died Monday, Jan. 17. Lila was born on Feb. 23, 1942, in Ionia, Michigan to Homer and Hazel Wilcox (Corey). She was married to…

Editor January 22, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings capture 3rd consecutive hoops victory

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team Friday evening scored its third straight victory to creep to within one game of .500 after a terrible start to the season. The Lady…

Editor January 21, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid death toll 305 in less than 2 years

The Coronavirus remains persistent in its presence in Allegan County, as well the entire nation this month. The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that nine more patients have died…

Editor January 21, 2022

Features

Jon Schaefer named Dorr Twp. Citizen of the Year

Dorr Township firefighter Jon Schaefer has been selected as the 2021 Dorr Township Lion Citizen of the Year. He was nominated by Chief Gary Fordham for his passion for serving…

Editor January 21, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland schools’ bus fleet ratings 100% green tags

Wayland Union Schools’ fleet of 24 buses recently finished with 100% green tags during the bus safety inspection. At least once a year, the Michigan State Police send an inspector…

Editor January 20, 2022

Articles

Martin Board, Supt. Ballee-Stone clarify policy roles

Principal Tyler Whitcomb The Martin Board of Education had a special meeting Thursday afternoon to clarify the roles of the superintendent and board when Covid issues arise that lead to…

Editor January 20, 2022

Columns

Army Bob: Should we allow packing Supreme Court?

by Robert M. Traxer The Supreme Court dealt a blow to the current administration when it struck down the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all businesses with more than 100 employees…

Editor January 20, 2022