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Wayland 8th-12th grade choirs plan holiday concert

The Wayland Union Schools 8th-12th Grade Choirs present will present a vocal concert for the holiday season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts…

Editor December 1, 2021

Articles

Billy Bregg of Hopkins wins service award at AAESA

Pictured left to right: Billy Bregg, Mike Grosso and Molly Mellema Former Hopkins Board of Education President Bill Bregg has been recognized for 24 years of dedication to the Allegan…

Editor December 1, 2021

Obituaries

Service Thursday for Ron Priest, lifetime local man

Ronald (Ron) Priest, died at the age of 78 Friday, Nov. 26, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Ron was a lifelong resident of Allegan County. Born Jan. 31, 1943, to…

Editor December 1, 2021

Obituaries

Memorial mass will be Dec. 3 for Gerard Kwiatkowksi

Gerard Albert Kwiatkowski, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 25. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Norma Jean; children Ben (Sue) Kwiatkowski, Kathy (Vic) Caines, Tammy (Dan) Ayriss,…

Editor November 30, 2021

Editorial

Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly mimics corporate liar

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul…

Editor November 30, 2021

Sports

Hopkins doubles up Martin in hoops season opener

Mady Weber (22) sneaks past Clipper defenders Elizabeth Reinke (21) and Lynsey Jager (10) to scored a couple of her game-high 22 points. Hopkins and Martin ushered in the 2021-22…

Editor November 30, 2021

Columns

Soapmaker realizes dream of owning her businesses

HD Soaps by Hilltop Designs carries unique gifts and products at its Dorr and Tanger Outlet locations. Christine and me Owner–proprietor Christine Weber of Martin started her business with $20.…

Editor November 30, 2021

Features

Turkey Trot raises almost $2,400 and food collection

The fourth annual Turkey Trot Hand 2 Hand fund-raiser was a huge success this year, according to organizers. There were nearly 100 individuals who participated by either walking or running…

Editor November 30, 2021

Community Notices

Martin Schools asks people to mask up, social distance

Martin Public Schools officials are asking students, parents and staff to wear masks and practice social distancing for the next three weeks because of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.…

Editor November 30, 2021

Obituaries

Cremation has taken place for Michael McLain, 67

Michael McLain, age 67, died Saturday, Nov. 27. He is survived by his children Joseph (Alisha) McLain, Patrick (Katey) McClain, Katie Kaminski; eight grandchildren; mother, Norma McLain; brothers Roger (Cindy)…

Editor November 30, 2021